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# Introducing the New Texas Political Spotlight | USLege News

Welcome to the new Texas Political Spotlight. Starting this week, we cover every level of Texas government in one weekly read: state committees, regulatory boards, county commissions, school boards. Same weekly cadence, sharper picture of what actually happened.

Texas Political Spotlight May 5, 2026

This is the archive excerpt.

The complete issue, with every story in full, lives on The Political Spotlight.

[Read the full issue](https://uslege.beehiiv.com/p/texas-political-spotlight-7b1c) [Subscribe free](https://uslege.beehiiv.com/)

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Happy hour · You’re invited

Join us in _celebrating_.

You’re invited to celebrate our founder’s birthday with us for happy hour. RSVP and we’ll send you the details.

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Best in Government Affairs · Texas

Peer nominated. Peer _reviewed_.

Unlike other awards, next year you have the chance to win. Just nominate someone you would actually want to work with. See photos and winners from the night.

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Texas Senate Republican Caucus · Gala & golf tournament

Photos from the _night_.

USLege was a sponsor. See the full photo set from the gala and golf tournament.

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For existing customers

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This newsletter is AI generated and human reviewed. Strictly nonpartisan. Built on USLege legislative data and verbatim public-record transcripts.

Built with the power of [USLege](https://uslege.ai).

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