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Governor Abbott Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) delivered his 2025 State of the State address over the weekend, touting Texas’ economic dominance and outlining key legislative priorities like property tax relief, school choice, and teacher pay raises. READ MORE.

Trump to Lift Mexican Tariffs, Mexico to Supply 10,000 Troops at Border

President Donald Trump (R) has announced that a deal has been brokered between the United States and Mexico to lift their competing tariffs against each other. As part of the agreement, Mexico will supply 10,000 troops to the border in an attempt to curb the influx of drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl). The United States has agreed to prevent "high-powered weapons" trafficking south. READ MORE.

State Rep. Glenn Rogers: "Governor Abbott listed vouchers as an emergency item. This appeases his mega donors and supporters:Jeff Yass, Betsy Devos and the Texas Dominionist billionaires. They own our governor, and by default, every legislator that supports this charade that will grow government and subject our private and home schools to government intrusion."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Prices are about to go up. Tariffs are sales taxes that WE pay! I thought Trump was supposed to make the economy better. Like I said, his math aint mathing. Now we're going to pay for this!"

Governor Greg Abbott: "Careful Trudeau. The Texas economy is larger than Canada's. And we're not afraid to use it."

State Rep. Eddie Morales, Jr.: "@GovAbbott just made teacher pay an emergency item for this session. I'm glad he's finally decided to give teachers a pay raise after holding it hostage for 3 years. Welcome aboard."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "President Trump is making good on his word to put America First with his tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada. By holding these countries accountable, Trump has issued a stern reminder that the U.S. will no longer tolerate the flow of illegal aliens and drugs across our border."

Chair Abraham George: "I have never heard @GovAbbott speak with such unwavering passion and conviction about our great state! This is leadership at its finest. Congratulations to him and the entire team for an outstanding job. We are winning, and the future is bright! Thank you! Let's get to work."

Governor Abbott Delivers 2025 State of the State Address — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) delivered his 2025 State of the State address over the weekend, touting Texas’ economic dominance and outlining key legislative priorities like property tax relief, school choice, and teacher pay raises.

Trump to Lift Mexican Tariffs, Mexico to Supply 10,000 Troops at Border — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — President Donald Trump (R) has announced that a deal has been brokered between the United States and Mexico to lift their competing tariffs against each other. As part of the agreement, Mexico will supply 10,000 troops to the border in an attempt to curb the influx of drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl). The United States has agreed to prevent "high-powered weapons" trafficking south.

Democrat Plesa Issues State of the State Address Rebuttal — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s (R) State of the State Address, Texas House Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair Mihaela Plesa (D) delivered the official Democratic rebuttal.

Speaker Burrows Praises Abbott’s State of the State Address — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Following Governor Greg Abbott’s (R) State of the State address, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) expressed his support for the governor’s legislative priorities on social media.

President Trump’s Tariffs Draw Democrat Backlash — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Over the weekend, President Donald Trump (R) announced a significant increase in tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, which has drawn backlash from the countries and Democrats alike.

Trump Temporarily Suspends Tariffs With Mexico And Canada After Negotiating on Border, Fentanyl, and Trade — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade. 

Trump to Lift Mexican Tariffs, Mexico to Supply 10,000 Troops at Border — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich

Governor Abbott Delivers 2025 State of the State Address — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

After Hurricane Beryl, Texas lawmakers push for generators at senior living facilities — By Terri Langford for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina