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Talarico Urges Abbott's Donor Testify Over School Choice

Many Republicans in Texas have passionately supported school choice, but state Rep. James Talarico (D) now suggests there are other factors at play. The Democrat congressman has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) of supporting the effort because of his donors, specifically a Mr. Jeffery S. Yass, who has donated $12 million to Governor Abbott. READ MORE.

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "The solution to fixing Texas public schools is funding them and treating teachers with respect, not sending a billion dollars to wealthy private schools."

State Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos: "AZ's vouchers were sold as 'choice' but delivered a $1.4B budget shortfall, drained public schools, and became a subsidy for wealthy families. Now @GregAbbott_TX wants to force Texas down the same road. We need strong public schools for ALL kids, not handouts for the rich."

Commissioner Rodney Ellis: "I am proud to support the proposal to rename Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in honor of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. This tribute is well-deserved and recognizes her commitment to Houston."

Rep. Morgan Luttrell: "Securing our border requires more than just manpower -- it requires cutting-edge technology that gives our agents the tools they need to stay ahead of the threats we face. After passing in the House tonight, it's time for the Senate to take up H.R. 993, the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, and send it on to President Trump to be signed into law."

Talarico Urges Abbott's Donor Testify Over School Choice — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Many Republicans in Texas have passionately supported school choice, but state Rep. James Talarico (D) now suggests there are other factors at play. The Democrat congressman has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) of supporting the effort because of his donors, specifically a Mr. Jeffery S. Yass, who has donated $12 million to Governor Abbott.

Luttrell Co-Chairing Traumatic Brain Injury Caucus — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R) and Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio (D) have announced they will co-chair the newly formed Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Caucus, a bipartisan effort aimed at improving research, diagnosis, and treatment for those affected by TBIs.

Trump Coaxes Greenland Voters on Eve of Election — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump is encouraging the people of Greenland to vote for candidates that will support annexing the island to the US in the upcoming general elections.

Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Curb Chinese Force Organ Harvesting — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Thom Tillis (R-SC) have reintroduced the Falun Gong Protection Act. The bill aims to sanction those who participate in the horrors of Forced Organ Harvesting, especially those targeting Falun Gong practitioners in China.

Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a state jail felony — By Jo Yurcaba for NBC News

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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