The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.Want more resources? Visit <a href='https://thetexan.news/'>The Texan</a> for complete access to our in-depth articles, newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to follow us and leave a review!

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust. Want more resources? Visit The Texan for complete access to our in-depth articles, newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to follow us and leave a review!

The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.Want more resources? Visit <a href="https://thetexan.news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Texan</a> for complete access to our in-depth articles, newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to follow us and leave a review!

Daily Rundown - October 9, 2026

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.<ul><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/new-fort-bend-county-poll-shows-talarico-leading-paxton-by-18-points/article_757715cb-af9d-4833-9a02-a43bf918e09b.html'>New Fort Bend County Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 18 Points</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/san-antonio-showdown-trump-rallies-for-paxton-other-gop-candidates-one-month-out/article_df3a50e3-d9b9-40a1-a1cf-8fe588ad9e58.html'>San Antonio Showdown: Trump Rallies for Paxton, Other GOP Candidates One Month Out</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/angela-paxton-expresses-support-for-republican-ticket-in-new-ad/article_af591924-62c3-4a9b-9371-5c434c3b5b14.html'>Angela Paxton Expresses Support for 'Republican Ticket' in New Ad</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/this-means-culture-war-republicans-still-campaigning-on-social-issues-as-democrats-pull-back/article_8b67ba41-2d68-429a-aefc-ada93e45c10f.html'>This Means Culture War: Republicans Still Campaigning on Social Issues as Democrats Pull Back</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/issues/social-issues-life-family/deadline-for-fda-update-on-review-of-mifepristone-arrives-texas-lawsuit-hangs-in-balance/article_2ea12204-147e-4ada-8fb3-c2539a82ea83.html'>Deadline for FDA Update on Review of Mifepristone Arrives, Texas Lawsuit Hangs in Balance</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/abbott-hinojosa-trade-jabs-on-support-for-police/article_b345cd53-80b0-4d74-afd0-c109de28c80c.html'>Abbott, Hinojosa Trade Jabs on Support for Police</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/abbott-raises-20-million-hinojosa-13-million-in-latest-fundraising-report/article_1f0a6030-ce77-40e5-91e8-871d99b05553.html'>Abbott Raises $20 Million, Hinojosa $13 Million in Latest Fundraising Report</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/rosenthal-outraises-french-in-railroad-commission-race-after-lagging-through-summer/article_852796cf-b111-45e4-b3e6-4e3e7a1c31e4.html'>Rosenthal Outraises French in Railroad Commission Race After Lagging Through Summer</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/issues/criminal-justice/death-by-u-s-army-firing-squad-approved-for-2009-fort-hood-gunman/article_9a34b345-a79a-4638-b0ee-50e2c0009b23.html'>Death by U.S. Army Firing Squad Approved for 2009 Fort Hood Gunman</a></li></ul>Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at <a href='https://thetexan.news/'>The Texan</a> and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.New Fort Bend County Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 18 PointsSan Antonio Showdown: Trump Rallies for Paxton, Other GOP Candidates One Month OutAngela Paxton Expresses Support for 'Republican Ticket' in New AdThis Means Culture War: Republicans Still Campaigning on Social Issues as Democrats Pull BackDeadline for FDA Update on Review of Mifepristone Arrives, Texas Lawsuit Hangs in BalanceAbbott, Hinojosa Trade Jabs on Support for PoliceAbbott Raises $20 Million, Hinojosa $13 Million in Latest Fundraising ReportRosenthal Outraises French in Railroad Commission Race After Lagging Through SummerDeath by U.S. Army Firing Squad Approved for 2009 Fort Hood GunmanEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

&nbsp;The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.<ul><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/new-fort-bend-county-poll-shows-talarico-leading-paxton-by-18-points/article_757715cb-af9d-4833-9a02-a43bf918e09b.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Fort Bend County Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 18 Points</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/san-antonio-showdown-trump-rallies-for-paxton-other-gop-candidates-one-month-out/article_df3a50e3-d9b9-40a1-a1cf-8fe588ad9e58.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">San Antonio Showdown: Trump Rallies for Paxton, Other GOP Candidates One Month Out</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/angela-paxton-expresses-support-for-republican-ticket-in-new-ad/article_af591924-62c3-4a9b-9371-5c434c3b5b14.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Angela Paxton Expresses Support for 'Republican Ticket' in New Ad</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/this-means-culture-war-republicans-still-campaigning-on-social-issues-as-democrats-pull-back/article_8b67ba41-2d68-429a-aefc-ada93e45c10f.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">This Means Culture War: Republicans Still Campaigning on Social Issues as Democrats Pull Back</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/issues/social-issues-life-family/deadline-for-fda-update-on-review-of-mifepristone-arrives-texas-lawsuit-hangs-in-balance/article_2ea12204-147e-4ada-8fb3-c2539a82ea83.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline for FDA Update on Review of Mifepristone Arrives, Texas Lawsuit Hangs in Balance</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/abbott-hinojosa-trade-jabs-on-support-for-police/article_b345cd53-80b0-4d74-afd0-c109de28c80c.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Abbott, Hinojosa Trade Jabs on Support for Police</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/abbott-raises-20-million-hinojosa-13-million-in-latest-fundraising-report/article_1f0a6030-ce77-40e5-91e8-871d99b05553.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Abbott Raises $20 Million, Hinojosa $13 Million in Latest Fundraising Report</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/rosenthal-outraises-french-in-railroad-commission-race-after-lagging-through-summer/article_852796cf-b111-45e4-b3e6-4e3e7a1c31e4.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rosenthal Outraises French in Railroad Commission Race After Lagging Through Summer</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/issues/criminal-justice/death-by-u-s-army-firing-squad-approved-for-2009-fort-hood-gunman/article_9a34b345-a79a-4638-b0ee-50e2c0009b23.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Death by U.S. Army Firing Squad Approved for 2009 Fort Hood Gunman</a></li></ul>Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at <a href="https://thetexan.news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Texan</a> and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

Weekly Roundup - October 9, 2026

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.<ul><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/republican-officials-respond-to-bo-frenchs-comment-on-ut-austin-students/article_85e1e0d1-e86f-4ccc-9c27-336d952975bf.html'>Republican Officials Respond to Bo French's Comment on UT Austin Students</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/texas-republican-candidates-embrace-ai-generated-campaign-ads-ahead-of-november/article_ac4d247b-a518-4275-81db-6ef7d94449b9.html'>Texas Republican Candidates Embrace AI-Generated Campaign Ads Ahead of November</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/one-month-from-early-voting-here-s-what-the-polls-are-saying-in-major-texas/article_452e4cc5-29d7-46d3-b6f9-f71b9239549f.html'>One Month From Early Voting, Here’s What the Polls are Saying in Major Texas Races</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/talarico-community-event-in-houston-s-third-ward-features-letitia-plummer-emphasizes-black-vote/article_ed5a9855-7360-4b0e-b537-c98ecd24c609.html'>Talarico Community Event in Houston’s Third Ward Features Letitia Plummer, Emphasizes Black Vote</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/issues/energy/land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-push-for-new-energy-production-on-state-lands/article_65911652-eb7f-4fba-b6e0-6b0dc81e721e.html'>Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Push for New Energy Production on State Lands</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/state/legislature/texas-state-house-news/roblox-absent-at-texas-house-committee-hearing-on-childrens-online-safety/article_55e997fa-c41e-4204-a3b1-4bf0bac658d3.html'>Roblox Absent at Texas House Committee Hearing on Children's Online Safety</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/issues/social-issues-life-family/it-is-gambling-texas-senators-skeptical-of-prediction-markets-legality-in-texas/article_c3317079-8a17-43e7-ae89-b20fafb64b6b.html'>'It Is Gambling': Texas Senators Skeptical of Prediction Markets' Legality in Texas</a></li><li><a href='https://thetexan.news/issues/texas-taxes-spending/texas-house-committee-weighs-tradeoffs-of-property-tax-relief-proposals/article_3b3f1cc3-6d99-4726-909e-26b20385c51f.html'>Texas House Committee Weighs Tradeoffs of Property Tax Relief Proposals</a></li></ul>Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at <a href='https://thetexan.news/'>The Texan</a> and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Republican Officials Respond to Bo French's Comment on UT Austin StudentsTexas Republican Candidates Embrace AI-Generated Campaign Ads Ahead of NovemberOne Month From Early Voting, Here’s What the Polls are Saying in Major Texas RacesTalarico Community Event in Houston’s Third Ward Features Letitia Plummer, Emphasizes Black VoteLand Commissioner Buckingham Announces Push for New Energy Production on State LandsRoblox Absent at Texas House Committee Hearing on Children's Online Safety'It Is Gambling': Texas Senators Skeptical of Prediction Markets' Legality in TexasTexas House Committee Weighs Tradeoffs of Property Tax Relief ProposalsEnjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at The Texan and leave us a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.<ul><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/republican-officials-respond-to-bo-frenchs-comment-on-ut-austin-students/article_85e1e0d1-e86f-4ccc-9c27-336d952975bf.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Republican Officials Respond to Bo French's Comment on UT Austin Students</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/texas-republican-candidates-embrace-ai-generated-campaign-ads-ahead-of-november/article_ac4d247b-a518-4275-81db-6ef7d94449b9.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas Republican Candidates Embrace AI-Generated Campaign Ads Ahead of November</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/one-month-from-early-voting-here-s-what-the-polls-are-saying-in-major-texas/article_452e4cc5-29d7-46d3-b6f9-f71b9239549f.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">One Month From Early Voting, Here’s What the Polls are Saying in Major Texas Races</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/elections/2026/talarico-community-event-in-houston-s-third-ward-features-letitia-plummer-emphasizes-black-vote/article_ed5a9855-7360-4b0e-b537-c98ecd24c609.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talarico Community Event in Houston’s Third Ward Features Letitia Plummer, Emphasizes Black Vote</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/issues/energy/land-commissioner-buckingham-announces-push-for-new-energy-production-on-state-lands/article_65911652-eb7f-4fba-b6e0-6b0dc81e721e.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Push for New Energy Production on State Lands</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/state/legislature/texas-state-house-news/roblox-absent-at-texas-house-committee-hearing-on-childrens-online-safety/article_55e997fa-c41e-4204-a3b1-4bf0bac658d3.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roblox Absent at Texas House Committee Hearing on Children's Online Safety</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/issues/social-issues-life-family/it-is-gambling-texas-senators-skeptical-of-prediction-markets-legality-in-texas/article_c3317079-8a17-43e7-ae89-b20fafb64b6b.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">'It Is Gambling': Texas Senators Skeptical of Prediction Markets' Legality in Texas</a></li><li><a href="https://thetexan.news/issues/texas-taxes-spending/texas-house-committee-weighs-tradeoffs-of-property-tax-relief-proposals/article_3b3f1cc3-6d99-4726-909e-26b20385c51f.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas House Committee Weighs Tradeoffs of Property Tax Relief Proposals</a></li></ul>Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to check out our articles at <a href="https://thetexan.news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Texan</a> and leave us a review!Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.

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In this interview, Konni and Rep. Krause discuss how he discovered his personal convictions, the reasoning behind some of his more controversial legislation, his take on the new Texas House speaker, and the unpredictable twists and turns in the Krause family March Madness tradition.

State Rep. Matt Krause with Konni Burton

In this interview, Konni Burton and U.S. Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) discuss problems facing Texas and the country, such as border security and healthcare, and what life is like as a legislator.

Interview with Congressman Chip Roy

In this episode, Senior Editor Drew White interviews CEO Konni Burton. Drew and Konni discuss why The Texan is launching, the current state of news media, and Konni's favorite superhero.

Interview with Konni Burton - CEO of The Texan

Listen to The Texan’s daily updates and weekly podcasts to stay informed with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown gives a quick 5-minute glimpse into Texas political news of the day. The Weekly Roundup, published every Friday, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the most important stories in Texas by the reporters who cover them. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

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