Texas governor's data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative session
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- kwbu.orgseen 8 Aug, 16:33article removed
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Texas governor's data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative session - sbsun.comseen 5 Sept, 18:49headline rewritten
Fact check: Texans listed as 'suspense voters' can still cast a ballotFACT FOCUS: Texans listed as ‘suspense voters’ can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address - dallasvoice.comseen 11 Sept, 14:29description edited
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And we have every right — and every responsibility — to answer them.We must protest the Republican Convention in Dallas because democracy depends upon citizens being willing to stand up, speak out and make their voices heard. Voting is essential. But between elections, democracy requires citizens to organize, petition, demonstrate, write, march, speak and demand […]Dallas is about to become the center of the American political universe. When Republicans gather in Dallas for their national convention, they will come here to demonstrate their political strength, rally their supporters and present their vision for America’s future. And we have every right — and every responsibility — to answer them.We must protest […]
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Texas Democrats focus on economy, voting access in DallasTexas Democrats focus on affordability, voting access as RNC meets in Dallas
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- kwbu.org16:15first to reportremoved by the outlet
Texas governor's data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative sessionCritics say the governor must call legislators to Austin to pass state laws regulating data centers.
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- texastribune.org18:03
The Texas agriculture commissioner has openly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not taking a stronger stand against data center development. The governor has ignored him.
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- sacurrent.com8 Aug, 15:19their copy
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- sacurrent.com17:30
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:00
'We are not a bunch of woke Marxist liberals here': Rural voters scramble Texas election Politico Austin-area residents are pushing for data center bans. State leaders are divided on what to do next KUT More data centers complying with Abbott’s directive as up to 1,800 projects halted The Center Square Texas House holds wide-ranging hearing on booming data center industry Community Impact The Texas data-center boom didn’t happen overnight. This is how we got here. Houston Chronicle
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories10:33
Texas conservatives are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat The Washington Post Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave" Axios 'We are not a bunch of woke Marxist liberals here': Rural voters scramble Texas election Politico Abbott says his data center pause in Texas is working, as Democrats urge him to call a special session on the issue CBS News Abbott explains data center pivot Politico
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- texasgopvote.com18:30
This broad community of writers, activists and legislators expresses a diversity of news and opinions for Texas, while setting the direction for Republican exceptionalism in America.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com21:10
About 300,000 Houston-area voters are on Texas' suspense list. Here's how to check your status, update your address and make sure you can vote.
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour18:13
Plans in one of Texas' largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- abc7chicago.com00:11
Officials in Texas' third most populous county voted on Tuesday to reduce polling locations by 92.
- click2houston.com00:52
Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has shown occasional signs of trending purple as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections.
- sbsun.com17:07edited after publishingFACT FOCUS: Texans listed as ‘suspense voters’ can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address
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Fact check: Texans listed as 'suspense voters' can still cast a ballotMore than 1.2 million people were listed as “suspense voters” in 2026.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- dallasvoice.com11:00edited after publishing
Dallas is about to become the center of the American political universe. When Republicans gather in Dallas for their national convention, they will come here to demonstrate their political strength, rally their supporters and present their vision for America’s future. And we have every right — and every responsibility — to answer them.We must protest […]
- fox34.com21:53
As November elections creep closer, the new Lubbock County Elections Administrator is looking toward the future.
Wed, 9 September 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics17:17
Wendy Davis, a former Democratic state senator in Texas, says that having the midterm RNC Convention in Dallas will benefit Democrats by tying Republicans to the increasingly unpopular Trump administration. Davis also says redistricting in Texas could hurt the GOP. She speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine and Kailey Leinz in Dallas. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Texas Democrats focus on economy, voting access in Dallas - Bloomberg Politics19:52
Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis said that polling shows that independent voters are 'ready to vote the GOP out' in Texas. Davis, a Democrat, said that in order for her party to win a Senate seat in Texas, candidate James Talarico needs to keep offering solutions and stay disciplined on messaging. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- iheart.com17:16
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a redistricted Galveston County map from being used in the November midterm elections.
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- fox26houston.com22:48
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Mon, 14 September 2026
5 reports- The Hill13:58
Texas Republicans on Sunday condemned the GOP candidate running to become the state's railroad commissioner over a post about University of Texas at Austin students of South Asian descent. Candidate Bo French's post showed South Asian students at a Texas football game, and he suggested people of South Asian descent were taking over the student...
- Axios19:13
Republicans have condemned, sidestepped or continued to support two Texas GOP nominees after one's racist post this weekend about students of color and another's years of vulgar comments about women sparked backlash. The big picture: In a fiercely heated midterm election, some candidates' racist, sexist and crude material online hasn't always been enough to cost them their party's support. Warning: This story includes crude, sexually explicit language that may disturb some readers. Driving the...
- wcti12.com20:56
Bo French, the Republican nominee for a statewide office, said Sunday a group of brown Longhorn fans represented a problem "far worse than anyone imagined."
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- news3lv.com14 Sept, 20:56their copy
- Google News - Top Stories21:32
UT students featured in Bo French's social media attack speak out Dallas News Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Texas Republicans denounce GOP statewide candidate for xenophobic post fox4beaumont.com Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game KVUE Opinion | Longhorns fans are a Texas-size win for American assimilation The Washington Post
- Google News - Top Stories22:08
Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Opinion | Longhorns fans are a Texas-size win for American assimilation The Washington Post Texas nominees' racist, vulgar remarks receive mixed GOP reaction Axios UT students featured in Bo French's social media attack speak out Dallas News Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation The New York Times
Tue, 15 September 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:03
UT students attacked by Bo French call his comments “disgusting” and too familiar The Texas Tribune ‘Profoundly unhelpful’: Texas Republicans worry Bo French’s xenophobic posts make a tough year worse Politico Bo French pours more poison into state politics Dallas News Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game kvue.com
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French’s outburst Politico Trump rips Rove: ‘So bad for the Republican Party’ The Hill Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game KVUE UT students featured in Bo French's social media attack speak out Dallas News
- houstonpress.com09:30
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling for a ban on THC products and library books. His challenger Vikki Goodwin is pushing back.
- The Hill13:02
University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) students fired back Monday against a "blatantly racist” post from the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, Bo French. French posted an image over the weekend of UT-Austin students, many of whom were South Asian, with the caption: “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t...
- The Guardian World18:30
Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post A senior Republican has called a party colleague running for office in Texas “a bigot” over a racist social media post attacking college football fans – and said he is so outraged by the comments that he will vote for the candidate’s Democratic rival. Karl Rove, who was former president George W Bush’s longtime political adviser and is a respected Republican consultant in...
- Google News - Top Stories20:48
University of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts The Washington Post Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French’s outburst yahoo.com Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game kvue.com Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune UT community grapples with social media comments on student section racial makeup The Daily Texan
Wed, 16 September 2026
3 reports- asiaone.com05:27
WASHINGTON — A Republican nominee for a Texas office drew bipartisan criticism after posting a photo from a University of Texas football game that critics called racist, portraying the Austin campus as dominated by foreign students contrary to enrolment data.Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, drew a sharp rebuke from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats after...
- Google News - Top Stories09:04
Attack on University of Texas Students Tests Texas G.O.P. Unity The New York Times Footy picture sends MAGA into meltdown News.com.au Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game KVUE Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Heritage Americanism Is Massively Overrated and Counterproductive National Review
- Google News - Top Stories14:52University of Texas students speak out after Texas GOP nominee calls them ‘foreigners’ in viral post
University of Texas students speak out after Texas GOP nominee calls them ‘foreigners’ in viral post NBC News Bo French doubles down on racist remarks after UT-Ohio State football game KVUE Bo French Faces Backlash Over Posts About University of Texas Students The New York Times Karl Rove will vote for Democrat over Bo French The Texas Tribune Texas Republicans are scrambling after Bo French’s outburst Politico
Thu, 17 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill13:10
Republican strategist Karl Rove said he is backing a Democrat in a Texas state race after recent controversy surrounding the Republican candidate. “This November, I’ll vote for only the second Democrat in my life. The first was Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock in 1994, because I thought he would work with Republicans,” Rove wrote in an...
- The Hill20:02
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he won’t vote for Bo French, the Republican nominee for the powerful post of Texas railroad commissioner, because of his “racist” online comments. Cornyn called French “an embarrassment to the Republican Party” after he posted on social media a photo of a racially diverse group of University of Texas football...
- rawstory.com20:08
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) confirmed on Thursday that he won't be voting for Bo French, the embattled GOP candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner."He's an embarrassment to the Republican Party, and he's going to drag the whole ticket down because of his racist comments," Cornyn told Ramsey Touchberry...
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- The Hill17:49
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas railroad commissioner, commented on the racial makeup of the Texas Longhorns's cheering section, calling it "far worse than anyone imagined."
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- fox26houston.com19:47
Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour22:25
Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026. But as Liz Landers reports, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday costs in South Texas may be splintering the GOP's new coalition.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- texarkanagazette.com04:05
NEW YORK -- Some of the loudest cheers for Sen. Ted Cruz at the Republicans' recent midterm convention in Dallas came after the Texas politician targeted Muslim Americans and their faith's religious code.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World16:04
Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements online Bo French, a Texas Republican running to lead a powerful state agency, has a history of making controversial social media posts, including calling for the public execution of Democratic leaders, according to a recent investigation from CNN’s KFile team . French, who is running to lead Texas’s railroad commission, has recently faced criticism from members of his own party after...
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- The Hill16:50
If you are a person running for elected office in Texas, of all places, and you repeatedly use the language of hanging and public execution against political opponents, including a Black former president, that should be problematic for everyone.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- texastribune.org10:00
The all-Republican high court decides some of the most consequential cases impacting Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for four of the court’s seats on the 2026 ballot.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)23:22
En Houston cuesta recorrer un tramo de calle sin tropezarse con una campaña que lo ocupa hoy casi todo: la radio del coche, las pantallas y los anuncios en esas enormes autopistas en las que se pasan horas y horas al volante. Lo que está en juego en esta batalla es uno de los dos escaños de Texas en el Senado de Estados Unidos , pero la guerra es mucho mayor. Para los republicanos supone defender una fortaleza que durante toda una generación pareció blindada. Para los demócratas, demostrar que...
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- thedailybeast.com14:52
Bo French tried to cash in after targeting South Asian students.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- power959.com02:04
Many Texans are frustrated with the red-versus-blue divide. Could third-party candidates offer another path, and what makes it so hard for them to compete?
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- 1063thebuzz.com12 Oct, 20:05their copy
Wed, 14 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics14:53
JB Poersch, Senate Majority PAC president, says Texas has always been a tough state to win in for Democrats. He speaks at a Bloomberg.com subscriber-only event held in Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
- tpr.org15:14
The race has become more competitive — and mentions of President Donald Trump have disappeared from Mealer’s website.
- Bloomberg Politics20:05
Both parties have reasons to worry.
- El Mundo (Spain)20:42
Las elecciones de este año en el segundo estado más grande, más poblado y con más votos en el colegio electoral están siendo una sorpresa, a ratos un esperpento Leer
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- El Pais English10:23
The state has the largest number of eligible African American voters in the country. As the races heat up, candidates are appealing to the needs of a population that feels neglected
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- click2houston.com10:00Bo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry
Controversial remarks by the GOP candidate cast a national spotlight on the typically quiet race for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- fox4news.com11:00
Before you head to the polls for the Texas midterms, you can see your sample ballot to find out what you will be voting on.
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- politicaldog101.com22:45
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Wed, 21 October 2026
3 reports- iheart.com09:12
San Antonio's First News is heard weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with the latest news, traffic, weather and sports. Broadcasting live from San Antonio, Texas on News Radio 1200 WOAI and the iHeartRadio app.
- publicradioeast.org21:56
What issues are bringing individuals to the polls in this key race that could decide the balance of power in Congress? What last minute push is being made by the campaigns?
- abc7amarillo.com22:58
Early voting is underway in Texas, with voters set to choose between state Rep. Ken King and Democratic nominee Heather Wallace in the race for House District 8
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- austinchronicle.com05:00
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- fox34.com20:54
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- fox34.com21:10
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Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- foxsanantonio.com02:49
With the November midterm election approaching, President Trump has endorsed 36 Texas Republicans, putting his stamp on many of the state’s biggest races while
Sun, 25 October 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories09:00
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map NPR Rally for Hallie in Texarkana goes off without a hitch Ashley County Ledger Arkansas Democrats have their best opening in years. What if they still can’t win? News From The States Hallie Shoffner | American Conversations Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson Arkansas Democrats look to make election gains in fast-changing Washington County Arkansas Advocate
- marshallnewsmessenger.com10:45
To help readers learn more about the candidates running for statewide seats, The Texas Tribune is sharing information about the Republican, Democratic and third-party candidates. About the elected seat: The […]
- rawstory.com18:08
With just over a week until Election Day, Republicans are playing defense in states they usually don’t have to think about. One political scientist has a theory about why.“My theory on why the GOP is going nuts over the midterms in deep red states: Nobody normally polls in the solidly red states,” T...
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- kwtx.com15:50
Despite pressure from students and graduates to condemn the remarks as racist, University of Texas officials took a more careful approach.
Tue, 27 October 2026
4 reports- blackenterprise.com11:33
The future of Black political engagement won't be won by the campaign that spends the most money targeting the fictional ‘Black voter’ block.
- The Hill17:39
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings says he is concerned about a number of Senate races, highlighting the Texas Senate race among others. “There are many I'm concerned about. Texas, honestly. It's got a bad vibe,” Jennings said during a recent appearance on CNN, when asked which Senate race he is most concerned Republicans will lose. In...
- Bloomberg Politics17:59
Republicans’ decades-long grip on the Texas oil regulatory commission is being tested in a neck-and-neck race after the GOP candidate’s racist statements drew widespread condemnation.
- dentonrc.com19:00
The Texas Land Commissioner race is often overlooked during elections because of the more powerful state offices up for grabs.
Thu, 29 October 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English08:49
Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow asks Texans what matters most to them ahead of the US midterm elections.
- iheart.com15:00
Over the last several weeks, it’s become clear that the biggest battlegrounds here in Texas during the midterms are going to be the suburban counties that surround the metro hubs of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. These used to be Republican strongholds, but now they might be in play.
- Al Jazeera English18:40
Republicans in a Texas county have filed a lawsuit asking for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted.
- ABC News (Australia)18:44
In south Texas, the aggressive enforcement of immigration laws has hollowed out restaurants, building sites and even churches — and the backlash is threatening to turn the traditional red state blue.
Fri, 30 October 2026
3 reports- iheart.com09:03
In the last 3 presidential races, the election results underestimated Trump’s strength heading into Election Day
- winnipegfreepress.com11:03
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas — and Democrats’ best shot in decades at winning a key U.S. Senate seat in the state.
- Le Monde (France)19:13
« Nous pourrions perdre toutes les élections à l’échelle de l’Etat » a averti le sénateur républicain, à quelques jours des élections de mi-mandat du 3 novembre.
Sat, 31 October 2026
3 reports- galvnews.com04:00
Residents of League City, La Marque, Texas City and Galveston, ranging in age from 18 to 87 and holding differing political views, agreed that voting gives people a voice in
- Al Jazeera English10:24
Voters reassess 2024 swing towards Trump as Republicans and Democrats grapple for Rio Grande Valley votes.
- Tagesschau (Germany)18:05
In Texas könnte bei den Zwischenwahlen am Dienstag ein Demokrat das Rennen um den Sitz im US-Senat für sich entscheiden. Dabei gewinnen in dem Bundesstaat seit Jahrzehnten verlässlich die Republikaner. Welche Themen beschäftigen die Wähler? Von S. Schmidt.
Sun, 1 November 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:00
‘Sea change’: Early voting numbers show Hispanic turnout exploding in Texas NBC News The Hispanic Voters Who Turned on Trump and Put Texas in Play WSJ The Latino vote is up for grabs in Texas. How could Latino voters shape the 2026 midterm elections? KSAT Matt Barreto: ‘More than a reversal or a shift in voting trends, the Latino vote is a repudiation of Trump’ EL PAÍS English Drone helps Madison Police arrest wanted suspect, 2 others Wisconsin State Journal
- The Guardian World14:00
In state that has become ‘ground zero’ for discrimination against south Asians, experts say they are seeing voters motivated to fight back Last winter, while Pooja Sethi was canvassing to become the Democratic candidate for the Texas house of representatives, she received a text from a staff member alerting her to a post on X. The Turning Point USA influencer Savanah Hernandez – a Trump supporter known for creating videos that target immigrants – had posted a photo of Sethi’s campaign banner...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20:30
Na přání amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa začali republikáni překreslovat volební mapy nezvykle uprostřed desetiletí. Slibovali si od toho zisky křesel navíc v americké Sněmovně reprezentantů. Nejvíc na to sázeli v Texasu, ale před úterním volebním dnem jim hrozí, že v klíčové oblasti u mexické hranice naopak o jedno křeslo přijdou. Mimo jiné proto, že se tam demokrati rozhodli s překreslováním volební mapy bojovat hudbou.