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Texas, John Cornyn and Senate

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What to know about Texas Sen. John Cornyn as he runs for US Senate majority leader

AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is one of three senators seeking to become Senate majority leader next year, when Republicans take majority control of the Senate. Here are five things to know about Cornyn. He’s a former justice and ...

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 13h

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas wants to be Senate majority leader. Here’s what to know

Sen. John Cornyn, the state’s senior senator, is running to succeed longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. The three-way race for majority leader will be decided this week. Here are five things to know about the race:

Washington Examiner on MSN · 5h

Texas Republican, gun rights groups oppose Cornyn as Senate majority leader

Ahead of the U.S. Senate choosing its new majority leader, several Republican and advocacy groups in Texas issued statements opposing U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, from being considered. Long-time Republican Leader Mitch McConnell,

Texas, legislative session

San Antonio Express-News · 3h

10 Texas bills filed in the first hour for the 2025 legislative session

From no-interest college loans to suing migrant labor housing facilities, Texas legislatures have a lot to talk about this legislative session.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6h

Texas lawmakers are now filing bills for the 89th legislative session. Here's what to know.

Preparations for the 89th Texas legislative session began Tuesday as Texas lawmakers started to file bills they hope will become laws next year. The legislative session isn't set to begin until Jan. 14,

Texas lawmakers file record number of bills ahead of 2025 session

Some of the first bills filed this year targeted border security as Republicans look to bolster their immigration enforcement under a new Trump administration. KXAN's Ryan Chandler reports.

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Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority

After Republicans swept many state legislative seats on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott said he had more than enough votes to ...

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Senate higher education panel to weigh faculty senates, DEI in Texas. Here's what to know.

In Monday's hearing, the lawmakers will analyze faculty senates, "expose" DEI in workforce curriculum and improve K-12 ...

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Texas Senate Results: Ted Cruz Wins

View results from the 2024 Texas Senate election. Follow live outcomes and maps by district as votes are added up on Election ...

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Adam Hinojosa flips Texas Senate seat, becomes first Republican to represent Rio Grande Valley district since Reconstruction

Hinojosa won the only competitive seat in the Texas Senate this cycle, besting Sen. Morgan LaMantia two years after she ...

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Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has won reelection in Texas to a third term after a campaign in which he criticized his ...

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Ted Cruz Defends Texas Senate Seat After Nerve-Racking Reelection Battle Against Democrat Colin Allred

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz prevailed in a tough reelection campaign, defeating Democratic Rep. Colin Allred in Texas' ...

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Senate Election Live Results 2024: Texas

Sen. Ted Cruz (D) and Democratic rival Rep. Colin Allred will face Tuesday in the Texas Senate race. Cruz finds himself ...

The Hill on MSN3h

Texas Democrats revive effort to repeal state’s ban on gay sex

Republicans hold majorities in the state House and Senate and had never brought the proposal up for a vote before the last ...

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