SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio Politics News

Across San Antonio, coverage here takes in city hall decisions, elections, civic policy and local legislation. Reporting tracks how these measures shape civic life and the services provided to the city.

Garcia Pushes Citizenship Path for Immigrant Workers

Garcia Pushes Citizenship Path for Immigrant Workers

The San Antonio Democrat, who won a Republican-gerrymandered House seat, says he will push for legal status for undocumented workers.

Live Poll

Should the U.S. create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrant workers?


Military

Live Poll

Do you support the military using private companies to provide aerial refueling services?

Military

Omega Air Refueling Acquires Retired Air Force KC-10A

The private firm has moved a former military tanker to San Antonio for operations.

Omega Air Refueling Acquires Retired Air Force KC-10A

Elections

Live Poll

Do you trust political parties to ensure a fair and free midterm election process?

Elections

Jeffries Campaigns for Johnny Garcia in San Antonio

The House Minority Leader visited a local church to support the candidate for the 35th Congressional District.

Jeffries Campaigns for Johnny Garcia in San Antonio

Immigration

Immigration

DSA Holds Vigil at San Antonio ICE Site

San Antonio's DSA chapter gathered at a future ICE detention center on the city's East Side to honor people killed in immigration enforcement this year.


City Hall

Live Poll

Do you support legalizing recreational marijuana in Texas?

City Hall

San Antonio Council Asks City to Study Marijuana Legalization

District 2 Councilman Jalen Mckee-Rodriguez filed the request, which four other council members have signed on to support.

San Antonio Council Asks City to Study Marijuana Legalization

Civic Engagement

Live Poll

If free transportation to polls were offered near you, would you use it to vote?

Civic Engagement

Trinity Students Drive Voters to Polls

Trinity University's voter engagement task force provided rides to the Alamo Convocation Center poll site during the midterm election.

Trinity Students Drive Voters to Polls

More in Politics

Coverage takes in election results, council votes, policy shifts and the statements from officials that define the local agenda. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a decision impacts residents. City council proceedings remain the primary venue for public debate, often serving as a barometer for how community interests are weighed against municipal budget constraints. Changes in administrative leadership or zoning rules occur most frequently, creating a regular cycle of debate and implementation.