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Ellzey, Crenshaw Want State Reimbursement for Securing Border

Texas Reps. Jake Ellzey (R) and Dan Crenshaw (R) are calling on Congress to reimburse Texas for billions of dollars that the state has spent securing the southern border. READ MORE.

Democrats Rally Against Republican School-Voucher Effort

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and GOP members have vowed to fight for school choice, but Democrats are rallying against the effort. READ MORE.

Rep. Brandon Gill: "The water in California is flowing! It's amazing how much a President can accomplish when his top priority is the American people. Promises made. Promises kept!"

Senator John Cornyn: "I'm pleased once again to chair the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration"

Rep. Michael Cloud: "Our intelligence agencies should work for the American people - not against them. President Trump picked Tulsi Gabbard to restore the intel community. The Deep State fears her, which is why the Senate needs to rally to confirm her this week!"

State Rep. Nate Schatzline: "Unlike the Texas Senate, there was a motion for another LONG weekend for the Texas House while simultaneously ignoring the Governor's emergency items. It passed. Texans should be furious. Protect Run Out the Clock is underway."

Senator Ted Cruz: "Great news! @UnitedAirlines has announced that they will resume flights to and from Israel. I've been pushing for this for a long time and will continue doing so until commercial flights between the U.S. and Israel are fully restored!"

 

Ellzey, Crenshaw Want State Reimbursement for Securing Border — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Reps. Jake Ellzey (R) and Dan Crenshaw (R) are calling on Congress to reimburse Texas for billions of dollars that the state has spent securing the southern border.

Democrats Rally Against Republican School-Voucher Effort — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and GOP members have vowed to fight for school choice, but Democrats are rallying against the effort.

Ukraine Rare Earth Metals Could be Exchanged for Continued Military Support, Says Trump — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed he is seeking to strike a deal with Ukraine’s government to exchange Ukraine’s rare earth metals for the US’ continued military support. 

Texans Support ban on Unregulated THC Sales — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A poll conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs has revealed that 55% of Texans support a legislative ban on the unregulated sale of THC consumables by retail outlets. The survey highlights growing public concern over the widespread availability of these products, particularly in areas near schools.

Trump Cuts Ties With UNRWA, Calls For a Review of US Funding For The United Nations — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders freezing funding to United Nations (UN) agencies like the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) and reviewing US funding for the UN more broadly.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Jones: Trump Will Help Georgia 'Fight Back' Against Fentanyl Trafficking — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), the President of the Georgia State Senate, announced a war on fentanyl in lockstep with President Donald Trump's (R) administration. The Georgia Lt. Gov has introduced the Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act for the 2025 legislative session. State Senator Russ Goodman (R-GA) sponsored the legislation establishing "stiffer criminal penalties for fentanyl offenses."

Democrats Rally Against Republican School-Voucher Effort — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Ellzey, Crenshaw Wants State Reimbursement for Securing Border — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Texas regulators grapple with a growing problem: old oil wells leaking polluted water — By Alejandro Martinez for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina