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Republicans Turn to Trump After Democrats Block Texas-led ICC Sanctions Bill

Senate Republicans are requesting President Donald Trump exercise his executive authority to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Democrats blocked a bill doing the same. READ MORE.

Abbott Directs State Agencies to Reject Gender Identity Politics

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed Texas state agencies to reject gender identity politics. The order comes after a recent controversy after Texas faced accusations of promoting "leftist gender ideology." READ MORE.

Speaker Dustin Burrows: "My heart is heavy this morning as we mourn the tragic loss of innocent life in last night's collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter over DC. Parents lost children, children lost parents, and others lost best friends and soulmates. Texas sends its prayers to each and every one of them."

Rep. Sylvia Garcia: "Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash near Reagan National Airport last night. My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones, and I'm grateful for the first responders who answered the call. Keeping everyone affected in my prayers."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Texans - a shocking fact you'll only see on my X feed: PROPERTY TAXES COULD BE LOWER... if the Texas government would stop spending money to promote DEI and LGBTQ indoctrination in public universities!"

State Rep. Briscoe Cain: "For too long, we have referred to the body of water bordering our great state as the Gulf of Mexico - when in reality, it belongs to America. Texas must lead the charge in affirming our national identity and rejecting the globalist mindset that seeks to diminish our greatness."

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa: "Vouchers are the end of the Teacher Retirement System as we know it."

Meta Boosts Texas Power Grid with Data Center Deal— By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres —It appears as if Texas and Georgia have entered into a Data Center Lucha libre or cage match of sorts. Tech giant Meta has now struck a deal to power its two data centers.

Trump Frees 6 American Hostages Held in Venezuela— By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres

EXCLUSIVE: House Majority Leader Pledges to Enshrine Trump Tax Cuts, No Taxes on Tips— By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont —House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Texas Politics's Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law.

Republicans Turn to Trump After Democrats Block Texas-led ICC Sanctions Bill— By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont—Senate Republicans are requesting President Donald Trump exercise his executive authority to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Democrats blocked a bill doing the same. 

Abbott Directs State Agencies to Reject Gender Identity Politics— By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina—Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed Texas state agencies to reject gender identity politics. The order comes after recent controversy after Texas faced accusations of promoting "leftist gender ideology."

Lawmakers Seek Accountability After Tragic DC Plane Crash — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines (AA) passenger jet over the Potomac river in Washington, D.C.

Trahan Backs Carlson Calling Governor Greg Abbott 'Liar, Betrayer' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — In 2023, Tucker Carlson unloaded on Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) during a speech for the Brighter Michigan PAC. Carlson called Governor Abbott a "liar" and "betrayer" for not securing Texas' border, and Texas Republicans are starting to agree.

Scott Introduces Bill to Fight Child Trafficking Through Proper Vetting of Sponsors — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) have introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act. This bill attempts to curb the human trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children through "comprehensive vetting procedures of sponsors, regular monitoring and updates on the child’s well-being."

Paxton Gearing up to Oust Cornyn From Senate in 2026 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is making it clear that he wants Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) out of the senate.

Abbott Directs State Agencies to Reject Gender Identity Politics — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Republicans Turn to Trump After Democrats Block Texas-led ICC Sanctions Bill — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont

Trump's tariffs loom and even his supporters in Texas are nervous — By Matthew Choi and Berenice Garcia for The Texas Tribune

Texas Judges May Get a Pay Raise — By Jenna Sundel for Newsweek

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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