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Burrows Avoids Being Ousted From Speakership

Burrows Avoids Being Ousted From Speakership — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows' (R) first test of support came this week as the Texas House voted to oust the controversial speaker. After weeks of extensive criticism from the likes of state Rep. Brian Harrison (R), some questioned if Speaker Burrows' time was up. The moment came and went as Speaker Burrows avoided being ousted from the speakership.

Paxton to Primary Cornyn, Paints Him as 'Anti-Trump' Senator — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced his senatorial campaign, and with his announcement, he wants you to know that Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) is as "anti-Trump" as you could possibly be.

Paxton Calls Appeals Court Ruling Victory for School Accountability — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced a win for transparency and educational accountability after the Fifteenth Court of Appeals upheld Texas’ authority to issue annual A to F performance ratings for public schools. The decision supports Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath’s legal ability to release these performance ratings, which had been delayed in 2023 because of external circumstances.

Texas Senate Votes to Transform Special Education Funding — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 568, legislation that aims to reform the way special education services are funded in the state. This bill introduces a major shift by moving away from a location-based funding model to one that is based on the type and intensity of services provided. Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R), the bill seeks to provide more targeted funding to meet the specific needs of students in special education programs.

Election Days Reduced in Texas Under New Bill — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1209, a bill designed to reduce the number of election days in the state, thereby saving taxpayer money and improving election efficiency. Authored by Senator Bryan Hughes (R), the bill seeks to consolidate elections into fewer dates, with the goal of minimizing low-turnout elections that often prove costly and resource-intensive.

Governor Abbott Reinforces School Choice as Top Priority in Texas Legislature — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his push for school choice, calling it a transformative step for the state's education system. In a series of posts on his official X account, Abbott made clear that passing school choice is one of his top priorities this legislative session.

Burrows Avoids Being Ousted From Speakership — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump's tariffs — By Carlos Nogueras Ramos for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina