Texas Political Brief

AGP Executive Report

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Early Voting: Texas polls open Monday, Oct. 19, with a record 19 million registered voters. But nearly 1.8 million remain on suspense lists, and a voter-registration system failure has drawn lawsuits and renewed scrutiny of election administration. Senate Showdown: A new CBS News poll puts Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in a toss-up race that could help decide Senate control. Spending has topped $500 million; one Talarico TV ad in Harlingen cost $12,000, 26 times the price of a comparable spot in 2024. Prison Policy: Despite a sharp rise in overdose deaths in Texas prisons, the state corrections agency is seeking no new funding to expand drug treatment programs in its next budget request.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Texas Early Voting Opens Monday With Record 19 Million Registered

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African American News - Texas

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Publication Location	United States, Texas, Houston
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Texas Gov. Nominee Gina Hinojosa Says Elon Musk Doesn't Scare Her

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TMZ

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Year Founded	2005
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, California, Los Angeles
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Texas early voting begins as voters weigh affordability and poll gauges enthusiasm

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ABC 13 - Texas

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1954
Website	abc13.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Houston
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Senator John Cornyn criticizes Trump’s Russia sanctions exemption in October 2026 social media posts

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Houston Republic - Texas

Center-right

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://houstonrepublic.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Texas, Houston
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Senator John Cornyn calls for investigation into Trump-Putin ties and highlights Ukraine crisis

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Houston Republic - Texas

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Year Founded	2002
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Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Texas, Houston
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Texans vs. Jaguars: NFL Week 6 in London discussion

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Bleeding Green Nation - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Jay Penske through Penske Media Corporation & PMX Global, LLC & SB Nation
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.bleedinggreennation.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
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Texas driver gets littering ticket for antique chair found on side of road

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The Cool Down - Oregon

Center-left

Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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Senator John Cornyn criticizes voter disrespect and Trump’s rhetoric ahead of November elections

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Houston Republic - Texas

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Year Founded	2002
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Domain Registration Year	2019
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