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Texas Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ensure Border Security are Paid

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) has reintroduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at ensuring U.S. Border Patrol agents and Office of Field Operations officers are paid during any potential government shutdown in Fiscal Year 2025. READ MORE.

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "There was a powerful sense of solidarity during today's Town Hall at Our Lady of the Lake as we heard from veterans, students, seniors & others who are worried about the future but ready to stand up for San Antonio, Texas and America."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Nothing screams HYPOCRITE quite like Trump complaining about & gutting school loan forgiveness for grads dedicated to service & bettering our communities while he's had MILLIONS in debt forgiven due [to] bankruptcy 6 times."
Rep. Chip Roy: "Why 6 month spending freeze 'CR'? 1) Keep lights on for @elonmusk & DOGE, 2) DEMS WANT shutdown to stop Elon, 3) No earmarks, 3) No big omnibus, 4) 72 hrs to read, 5) Set up White House to impound & identify waste 6) set up cuts in fy26, & 7) Freeze / stop spending increase."
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French: "Dear @PamBondi, Please release the full Epstein list now. Sincerely, Everyone (but pedophiles)."

Texas Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ensure Border Security are Paid — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) has reintroduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at ensuring U.S. Border Patrol agents and Office of Field Operations officers are paid during any potential government shutdown in Fiscal Year 2025.

Cody Harris Wants Texas to be a Global Nuclear Energy Leader — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Cody Harris (R) has introduced House Bill 14 (HB 14), which positions Texas as the world leader in advanced nuclear energy. Announcing the bill on social media, state Rep. Harris emphasized the need for the United States to lead the "nuclear renaissance" and prevent China or Russia from dominating the future of nuclear technology.

House Votes to Censure Green After Trump Address, Democrats Sing in Well as Sign of Unity — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — On Tuesday, Representative Al Green (D-TX) was removed from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's (R) Address to the Joint Session of Congress for heckling and disrupting proceedings. He has been censured by the House of Representatives with a 224-198 vote.

Represenative Gene Wu Gives Take on Immigration — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — AUSTIN— During a recent a recent interview with Texas Politics. Rep. Gene Wu (D-127) discussed the current state of immigration, both in Texas and across the nation. With years of experience serving in the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Wu has served as a progressive voice in the debate surrounding immigration reform.

Hamas Supporters Could Soon Be Deported Thanks to New 'Catch and Revoke' Program — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The State Department is reportedly launching a ‘Catch and Revoke’ program that will harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and deport Hamas supporters living in the US on an immigrant visa.

Trump Creates First-Ever Bitcoin and Crypto Reserves — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order creating the US’ first ever Bitcoin and Crypto reserve. 

Texas Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Ensure Border Security are Paid — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Doggett, Casar speak at rally at Texas State Capitol Saturday — By Jaclyn Ramkissoon for KXAN Austin

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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