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Cook Responds to Speakership Loss

The rivalry between state Rep. David Cook (R) and state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) concluded this week as the Texas House rejected the former for the speakership. State Rep. Cook has now issued a response regarding his decisive loss, calling it a privilege to still be a member of the Texas House, even though he lost the Texas House Speaker race Read More.

 

Cruz Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba's State Sponsor of Terrorism Status

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), has harshly criticized President Joe Biden's (D) outgoing administration as well as "Obama officials" after the Cuban regime was removed from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. Sen. Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, described this move as an attempt to "undermine" President-elect Donald Trump's (R) administration. Read More.

Rep. Chip Roy: "Here's my big bet [for 2025] ... Republicans are going to kowtow to big corporate America, K Street lobbyists for cheap labor, and for tax cuts while the American worker gets screwed."

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa: "The race for Speaker in the TX House is over. I was 1 of 10 Democrats who did not vote for either Republican candidate. Both R candidates expressed certainty that a significant voucher bill would pass under their leadership. With fear for our neighborhood schools, I dissent."

Rep. Brandon Gill: "145 @HouseDemocrats just voted against @NancyMace's bill that would make rape and domestic assault deportable offenses. Democrats want illegal alien rapists roaming our streets. Absolutely disgusting."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Hamas fears President Trump's return to the White House because they know he will not tolerate their barbaric acts of terrorism."

Rep. Pete Sessions: "The last four years of open border policy have created lawlessness in every corner of our nation. I was proud to vote YES on @RepNancyMace's Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill ensures zero tolerance for domestic violence-related crimes committed by illegal aliens. It's time to Make America SAFE Again!"

 

Cook Issues Statement on Decisive Speakership Loss—By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Cruz Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba's State Sponsor of Terrorism Status By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

Van Duyne Affirms Republicans Will be Tough on Border Security By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina Debates over immigration policy continue to dominate the political landscape as President-elect Donald Trump (R) readies himself to assume office. Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R) has called for stronger federal action to address border security.

Nehls Introduces Bill to Raise Taxes on Elite Private University Endowment Profits By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich Representative Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) has introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill that would raise the excise tax (indirect tax on specific goods) on certain private university endowment profits. The excise tax would increase from 1.4% to 21%.

Texas rolls out upgraded State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry By Cecil Witherspoon for News Channel 6 Now

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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