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July 29, 2026 4:07 PM
Democrats still feuding over the nasty primary between Talarico and Crockett might learn something from the GOP stalwart in Grayson County who hosted the very governor who put her in jail during the pandemic; it’s far from the only act of forgiveness on display as Republicans push to hold onto power in Texas
SHERMAN –
At this point, it is beyond cliché to say that “all politics is local.”
But for
Texas Republicans facing national headwinds and a disengaged base, a major
challenge they face here in Grayson County and across large swaths of rural
Texas seems to be figuring out ways to motivate voters increasingly angry about
the proliferation of data centers, 765k transmission lines, rising property
taxes bills, and school closures. Plus, many farmers would tell you President Donald
Trump’s tariffs and other ag-related policies amount to abandonment and
betrayal of their industry. All of it led one Texas House
Republican to tell supporters recently that rural Texas “is on fire
politically.”
Increasingly
at risk of separation from a sizeable portion of their base – Republicans can
historically bank about 1 million votes in rural Texas – it makes perfect sense
that nearly every statewide GOP nominee jumped at the chance for a speaking
slot at an event here, even one organized by someone who was once thrown in
jail thanks to the executive orders of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Rep. Shelley
Luther, who spent 2 days in the Dallas County lockup over her refusal to
close her hair salon on the orders of Abbott in 2020, this week hosted the Red
River Roll Call. It was probably the single largest event of its kind
ever organized by a Texas House member. It attracted Abbott, Attorney
General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Railroad Commissioner
nominee Bo French, Sen. Mayes Middleton, and many others for a
two-hour event that felt at times like the fusion of an old school tent revival
and a professional wrestling pay-per-view complete with intro videos set to
rock songs.
For the
event to have happened at all, Luther and others had to really let bygones be
bygones.
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July 28, 2026 3:34 PM
On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg and host James Barragan got into the latest on the US Senate race plus touched on the Red River Roll Call hosted by Rep. Shelley Luther up in Grayson County this week
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July 28, 2026 10:26 AM
Responding to rumors, Rep. Denise Villalobos said "I have no plans on running for CC Mayor. I am seeking reelection to continue serving the people of Texas House District 34 at the State Capitol!"
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July 27, 2026 5:31 PM
That testimony came before Texas Senate Finance committee members who lectured the industry on listening to rural Texans; Chair Huffman and Sen. Kolkhorst sounded particularly frustrated, saying the industry’s relations have been “very unimpressive”
As the “Data
Center Week of Action” unfolds at the Capitol in Austin complete with Ag Commissioner
Sid Miller rallying crowds against the projects lured by Gov. Greg
Abbott, the Texas Senate Finance Committee had plenty to ask
and say in a hearing on the billion-dollar financial impacts of sales tax exemptions
as the legislature comes to grips with what these formerly under-the-radar
facilities actually do.
And what
they don’t do.
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By James Russell
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July 27, 2026 5:29 PM
The committee confirmed its looking into him; Gooden said “These are bogus spending allegations perpetrated by dishonest unelected OCC bureaucrats, and as the fifth Texas GOP ally of the President to endure one of these attacks, I am confident the House Ethics Committee will confirm their baseless nature.”
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July 27, 2026 5:27 PM
The poll comes as there are rumblings out of Nueces County that Rep. Denise Villalobos is eyeing a run for mayor if the current mayor is recalled or resigns.
Info on
the poll can
be downloaded here.
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July 27, 2026 9:47 AM
Check them
out right
here
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July 26, 2026 2:51 PM
"It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the passing of Tom Luce, Texas 2036’s founder and chairman emeritus. Tom was a visionary leader whose dedication to public service transformed the lives and opportunities of millions of people across our state. He firmly believed in the power of Texans coming together to address the big challenges vital for future generations to thrive, inspiring significant action and driving meaningful change across his lifetime." — David W. Leebron, President and CEO, Texas 2036
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July 23, 2026 2:08 PM
“Data centers that want to do business in Texas must meet a clear standard. This project did not,” Abbott said
Here’s the
news
release via the Office of the Governor. Depending on your browser you might
have to right click the link and open it in a new tab.
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July 23, 2026 9:34 AM
“I do not believe Texans should act as a financial safety net for a multibillion-dollar corporation's liabilities,” Hancock said, speaking of Amazon. “Our decision to reject these unwarranted demands was ‘favoritism’ toward one group only – the citizens of Texas.”
Editor’s
note: Senate leadership reacted to Hancock after the letter appeared in Quorum
Report. The story is updated to include every petty word of it – SB
Not
holding back, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock told Business and
Commerce Chairman Charles Schwertner that he and members of his
committee clearly don't understand how the process is supposed to work for
awarding grants at the Broadband Development Office:
"During
the hearing, it became clear that certain committee members are unaware of
these statutory constraints. Instead, it appears they have received talking
points from industry lobbyists. Our office staunchly and without reservation
prioritizes protecting taxpayer money over corporate bottom lines."
Subscribers
can download Hancock's full letter.
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July 22, 2026 2:23 PM
TNP says this is a “new chapter in TNP’s decades-long effort to remove Texas’ unconstitutional barriers to patient care” but TMA counters that “while nurse practitioners are valued members of a physician-led team, nurse practitioners do not have the same education, training or experience as physicians”
A copy of
the lawsuit can be downloaded by subscribers.
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