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Governor Abbott Applauds Advancement of School Choice Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued a statement today commending the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2, a landmark piece of legislation that would create a universal school choice program in Texas. READ MORE.

Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George: "Texas legislators have 58 days to prove to grassroots that they're true Republicans."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "I'm investigating Kellogs for potentially breaking the law. There will be accountability for any company, including Kellog's, that unlawfully makes misrepresentations about its food and contributes to a broken health system that has made Americans less healthy."

Tarrant Republican Party Chairman Bo French: "Dow futures already recovered half the losses from earlier. Told you it was a buy."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "It's time for Congress, in a bipartisan way, to come together and reign in the Mad King. These tariffs haven't even hit for real and the world is off the rails.."

Governor Abbott Applauds Advancement of School Choice Legislation — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued a statement today commending the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2, a landmark piece of legislation that would create a universal school choice program in Texas.

Jackson Targets South Africa Over Russia, Hamas Partnership — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson (R) has introduced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, a bill aimed at reevaluating the United States’ relationship with South Africa due to its growing ties with China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas. The bill, co-led by Rep. John James (R), would give President Donald Trump (R) the authority to impose sanctions on South African officials accused of corruption and aligning with America's adversaries.

Rep. Hunt Slams Rep. Crockett for Touting 'DEI Hire' Job — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A heated debate over race and merit in hiring has emerged between Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) and Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R) following remarks Rep. Crockett made about her first job as a public criminal defender.

Cruz Blasts Democrats for Continuous Usage of Lawfare Against Trump — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted Democrats' attempts at "lawfare" during both the 2024 campaign cycle and through the judicial system throughout President Donald Trump's (R) first few months in office. The Texas senator described the Democrats' lawfare as "an absolute abuse of power" that has gone against the will of the people.

Texas Senate Passes Bills to Boost Business and Address Classroom Safety — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate made significant progress on Thursday, advancing two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the state's business environment and improving its education system.

Governor Abbott Applauds Advancement of School Choice Legislation — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Second child dies of measles in Texas amid rising outbreak — By Ramon Antonio Vargas for The Guardian

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.