Politics

Welcome to TX3DNews Politics
Here we break down the decisions shaping life in TX-03 — from local elections to federal policy. Whether it’s school board shakeups or congressional votes, this is where the facts meet North Texas.

Composite image featuring the Texas flag, a crowd holding GOP signs, and Islamic imagery, illustrating the debate over Keith Self’s rhetoric in the 2026 TX-03 Republican primary.

Keith Self’s Rhetoric and the 2026 Primary in TX-03: What Republican Voters Are Deciding

Rep. Keith Self’s recent focus on Islam and sharia law has become a defining issue in the 2026 Republican primary ...
Opinion column arguing Texas voters should demand problem-solving leadership and reject fear-based political division.

Texas Leadership Should Focus on Solutions, Not Division | Opinion

A Texas reader argues that fear-based politics distracts from real issues like taxes, schools, health care, and veterans’ services — ...
Feature image for “When the Badge Matches Your Politics: The Mirror Test,” showing a divided scene symbolizing how politics can shape public reactions to policing and accountability.

When the Badge Matches Your Politics: The Mirror Test

In Collin County, trust in federal power often depends on who it targets. In this guest opinion, Kenneth Feagins III ...
Feature graphic with the headline “Minnesota ICE Shooting & the Disappearing Middle Ground,” set against blurred emergency lights and law enforcement imagery.

Minnesota, ICE, and the Disappearing Middle Ground on Deadly Force

A woman is dead in Minnesota after an encounter involving an ICE agent and a vehicle — and the video ...
Illustrative image showing the Texas Capitol, a judge’s gavel, the U.S. Constitution, and political imagery reflecting the debate over Sharia law rhetoric in Texas politics.

OP‑ED: The Sharia Law Panic Is a Political Fiction — and Texans Deserve Better

Claims that “Sharia law” threatens Texas have resurfaced in political rhetoric despite no evidence they reflect reality. In this opinion, ...
Screenshot of the official White House social media profile page.

The White House Should Sound Like the White House Again

White House messaging reflects more than policy—it signals the standards and tone of the presidency itself. When official communication drifts ...
A crowd of residents walking through a suburban neighborhood during a “No Kings” protest in Collin County, Texas, in 2025.

Is Collin County’s TX-03 Shifting?

Local election results, public protests, healthcare uncertainty, and community debate in 2025 raised new questions about how politics is showing ...
The Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, the county seat of Collin County

Fear of “Takeover” in Collin County Isn’t About Power — It’s About Change

As Collin County’s population has grown and diversified, fears of a “takeover” have surfaced in local politics and civic spaces ...
The U.S. Capitol as Congress delays budget decisions, reflecting how federal uncertainty is affecting cities, schools, and families in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.

When Congress Delays, TX-03 Still Has to Decide

Across Texas’ 3rd Congressional District, cities, school districts, and families are making decisions that cannot wait. As Congress delays key ...
Illustration representing rising health insurance costs as Rep. Keith Self argues for ending COVID-era ACA subsidies affecting families in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.

Keith Self Wants ACA Subsidies to End. What’s the Plan for TX-03 Families?

As COVID-era ACA subsidies expire, many TX-03 families face higher health insurance costs. This editorial examines Rep. Keith Self’s criticism ...
Rep. Keith Self speaks to attendees during his “Koffee with Keith” town hall in Greenville, addressing national issues and taking questions from TX-03 residents.

What Rep. Keith Self’s Greenville Town Hall Reveals About TX-03 Priorities

Rep. Keith Self’s Greenville town hall highlighted national threats, cultural warnings, and expanded federal authority, offering little clarity on the ...
Front view of the U.S. Supreme Court building with headline text announcing the decision allowing Texas to use its 2025 congressional map for the 2026 elections, reshaping District TX-03.

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use 2025 Congressional Map for 2026 Elections, Reshaping TX-03

The Supreme Court’s ruling keeps Texas’ 2025 congressional map in place for the 2026 elections, reshaping TX-03 and intensifying the ...