Politics
Politics news from McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
PoliticsEarly Voting and Election Day Polling Places for May 2nd Special Elections
Election day is once again upon us. Voters are encouraged to participate in the May 2, 2026 Special Election.
PoliticsHow the Texas Military Department Leads the Nation in Redefining Energy Resilience
When the power goes out, most organizations sit around and wait for it to come back. But for one Texas agency, those dark days are over. The post How the Texas Military Department Leads the Nation in Redefining Energy Resilience appeared first on Texas Border Business.
PoliticsJustice Department Moves FDA-Approved Marijuana to Schedule III, Expanding Research Under Federal Oversight
In accordance with President Trump’s December 18, 2025, Executive Order on Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research, the Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the issuance of an order immediately placing both FDA-approved products containing marijuana and marijuana products regulated by a state medical marijuana license in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, The post Justice Department Moves FDA-Approved Marijuana to Schedule III, Expanding Research Under Federal Oversight appeared first on Texas Border Business.
PoliticsCornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the current budget resolution the Senate is considering that will kick off the process to pass funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amidst ongoing Democrat obstruction and outlined his priorities for a third reconciliation bill, including […] The post Cornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill appeared first on Texas Border Business.
PoliticsDe La Cruz Leads Texas Delegation Urging USMCA Enforcement of 1944 Water Treaty
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), along with a dozen members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Julie Callahan, urging the Administration to use the upcoming USMCA renegotiations to ensure the Government of Mexico’s compliance with 1944 Water Treaty deliveries. The post De La Cruz Leads Texas Delegation Urging USMCA Enforcement of 1944 Water Treaty appeared first on Texas Border Business.