Good stuff from @fbugenhagen.bsky.social: Chloe Cole says TCU cancelled her event with the local TPUSA chapter. But TCU says the event wasn't cancelled — because it was never actually booked. www.chron.com/politics/art...

"I'm not going to be part of that process that gives [Trump] more reinforcement to harm my community and my people." Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier is being held in the State Capitol for refusing to comply with a Republican demand that she allow herself to be chaperoned by police.

NEW: @genefortexas.bsky.social talks to @chron.com talks about his night spent in support of Nicole Collier's protest refusing a DPS escort www.chron.com/politics/art...

BREAKING: Houston City Council At-Large member Letitia Plummer wants Harris County's top job—and a new direction for the county. She exclusively discusses her plans and campaign as she officially launches her bid for county judge @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

NEW: In an apparent circulated text message, State Rep. Steve Toth appears to have accidentally launched his campaign for U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw's congressional seat @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

NEW: Spoke with Democrat @bobbyfortx.bsky.social, who launched his campaign for Texas governor on Monday. He describes himself as a "traditional Democrat," drawing inspiration from the Lone Star State's own Lyndon B. Johnson. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Interesting approach! ✍️ @fbugenhagen.bsky.social www.chron.com/politics/art...

In the recording, which we at @chron.com were also sent, Ogg, who is gay, ranted about how she doesn't know what all the letters in "LGBTQ+" mean, which I interpreted as a dig at the increased visibility of transgender people:

NEW: Mattress store mogul turned GOP activist Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is set to be the keynote speaker at next month's launch of the Harris County MAGA PAC The PAC seeks to restore "American Exceptionalism" principles in Harris County @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

ICYMI: At a closed-door meeting of local Republicans, former Harris County DA Kim Ogg condemned Democratic leadership and urged for the GOP to dominate Harris County in 2026 @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

NEW: Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred's new mission: Saving the Democratic Party's "man problem." How? A project with a $20 M sticker price. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Cabell Hobbs, who's worked for some of the most notable GOP names, joined Harris County judge GOP hopeful Aliza Dutt's ranks. Hobbs has been tied to a number of PACs and organizations embroiled in FEC complaints. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

NEW: Clay Jackson, a Dallas-based lawyer for Fidelity National Financial, helped an immigrant family. Weeks later, he was out of his job. “I'm going to not in any way shy away from doing what I believe is my duty as a lawyer,” @clayjak.substack.com told @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

NEW: A former member of TPUSA at Texas A&M leaked messages sent in a group chat that show transphobic, racist texts, including memes mocking George Floyd. The ex-member exposed the group ahead of TPUSA's founder Charlie Kirk's visit to campus. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Incredible work from @fbugenhagen.bsky.social here, who has been working on this for weeks ⬇️

also good morning to you. Secretary of Agriculture and C/O 1994 Brooke Rollins, and Secretary of HHS RFK Jr. will be visiting my alma mater, Texas A&M University in College Station. @fbugenhagen.bsky.social will have more on the visit, which coincides with Trump's 100th day in office:

BREAKING: The Texas Senate has officially approved a historic, $1 billion proposal allowing families to use public dollars to send their children to private schools. The bill now goes to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature. www.chron.com/news/article...

Astros win 3-1 to sweep the Blue Jays. Canada couldn’t pay the Astros’ pitching tariff with enough hits. #Astros

Texas leaders condemn Tennessee Congresswoman for racist, anti-LGBTQ+ comments: "This is not as simple as a cane and a comment," said @algreen.house.gov @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Conservative activist Dr. Steven Hotze is at the center of the latest legal battle over Obamacare that could put cancer screenings and medications that prevent the transmission of HIV on the chopping block. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

It's a huge day for school choice. The latest on today's Texas House action on vouchers: President Donald Trump intervenes in a last-ditch effort to move Gov. Greg Abbott's priority issue one step closer to the finish line. #txlege @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

We've updated our story on Texas international students who have quietly had their visas revoked. That includes: Four students at Texas Woman's, three at Texas Tech, two former students and two current students at UTSA @fbugenhagen.bsky.social has it ⬇️

INBOX: Texas A&M has had nine students with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records terminated by the U.S. government as of Monday morning.

Student visas quietly revoked at UT Austin, Texas A&M @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

The latest in suburban education news: Katy ISD discretely removed a book exploring how parents can talk to their children about race and racism @chron.com www.chron.com/news/houston...

BREAKING: Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin + Martin's campaign sued by D.C. tech company @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

. @akedwardstx.bsky.social talks with me abt her bid for Texas' 18th Congressional District + Houston City Council At-Large member Letitia Plummer tells @chron.com she is "strongly considering" the position—the latest on CD18 www.chron.com/politics/art...

Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee had to exit the legal battle involving Sean "Diddy" Combs after court documents revealed that Buzbee isn't actually able to practice law in New York: www.chron.com/news/article...

I spoke with @cdmenefee.bsky.social about his bid for Congress, what it means to have the support of @repericaleecarter.bsky.social & what his plans are for the residents of Texas' 18th Congressional District. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Good morning from The Church Without Walls ⛪️ where memorial services will be held this afternoon for late mayor & congressman Sylvester Turner @chron.com

my bestie @fbugenhagen.bsky.social out with another good piece today:

Houston and Harris County politicians joined residents to remember late mayor Sylvester Turner. "He treated everyone with equality and inclusion," Mayor John Whitmire said. "That's what made him really special." shoutout to the incomparable @kissphoria.bsky.social www.chron.com/news/houston...

fun to take photos with @fbugenhagen.bsky.social this morning

good morning, i'm at Houston City Hall this morning with @fbugenhagen.bsky.social to see former Congressman and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lie in state.

Isolated a part of the recent Texas Politics Project poll, which found that a plurality of Texas voters do not support President Donald Trump's push to end birthright citizenship. Cited work by @paoramos.bsky.social (one of my favs) who is doing incredible work. www.chron.com/news/article...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke to me on Wednesday about her relationship with late Congressman Sylvester Turner amid news of his passing. "We would look for each other wherever we went," Hidalgo said. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Texas senators fast track Ten Commandment and school prayer time legislation During Tuesday's senate committee hearing, Middleton asserted things "started to go downhill in America" when public schools took prayer away. @chron.com www.chron.com/politics/art...

Sometimes, people ask me why I continue to cover Conroe ISD, pulling this nugget from the story below to provide at least one answer to that extremely layered question. @chron.com

Conroe ISD superintendent Dr. Curtis Null withdrew the recommendation to end the district's dual language program. He admitted to those who unanimously supported the program that the approach to proposing the decision was wrong. @chron.com www.chron.com/news/houston...

Parents of students enrolled in Conroe ISD's dual language program described the decision to consider ending the program as "sudden and abrupt." The board is set to vote on the matter tonight @chron.com www.chron.com/news/houston...

Rhea Young, the Montgomery County Memorial Library System Director, was abruptly terminated after a coordinated influence campaign to oust her by local conservative groups. The local blogger behind the campaign has called librarians "groomerbrarians": www.chron.com/news/houston...

First, they came for the schools. Now, they're coming for the public libraries... Montgomery County residents pushing back on censorship efforts say one group paved the way for Montgomery County library director Rhea Young's abrupt termination. @chron.com www.chron.com/news/houston...

The Texas Canon: Nearly three decades ago, Tejano star Selena Quintanilla's performance at the Astrodome cemented her in Texans' hearts forever, making her our "Amor Eterno." By @fbugenhagen.bsky.social: www.chron.com/culture/musi...

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says Texas senators are set to send their proposal for school choice like a "rocket ship" over to the Texas House this week. By @fbugenhagen.bsky.social: www.chron.com/politics/art...

North Texas resident Jenny Cudd, one of the more than 1,500 January 6th rioters pardoned by President Donald Trump, is building a "healing" retreat for other rioters in the Texas Hill Country. www.chron.com/politics/art...

My latest in @chron.com In Texas, Christian Republicans introduced bills that propose prayer and Bible time in public schools and require classrooms to display Ten Commandments. Story w/ @fbugenhagen.bsky.social www.chron.com/culture/reli...

The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for the 2026-2027 biennium. Among the higher-funded issues were under-the-radar priorities, including Dementia research investment and film production incentives. www.chron.com/politics/art...

[email protected] reversed course in Tuesday's Texas House Speaker's race, casting her vote for rep. David Cook. She told @chron.com why she backed the ultra-conservative-backed candidate over rep. Dustin Burrows www.chron.com/politics/art...

The 89th Texas Legislative session will begin on Tuesday. Conservative lawmakers, emboldened by their gains last November, have ambitious plans for school vouchers. But what can they actually achieve? www.chron.com/politics/art...