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Texas Lawmakers Celebrate Passage of Senate Bill 2, Expanding School Choice

Texas Lawmakers are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 2 in the Texas House of Representatives, marking what officials are calling the largest “day-one” school choice initiative in the nation. READ MORE.

State Rep. Wes Virdell: "I was told that no matter how much money you give ISDs, they will complain it isn't enough. I thought, there is no way they could complain about an 8 billion dollar increase and yet here we are. Lesson learned."

Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller: "A total ban is unnecessary and counter-productive. Texas needs to approach cannabis reform with a scalpel, bot a sledgehammer."

Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George: "As Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, I applaud the defeat of House Resolution 236, which sought to honor Cecile Richards - the former head of Planned Parenthood and a leading advocate for policies that directly contradict the values of millions of Texans."

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows: "Get your pen ready, Governor @GregAbbott_TX. SB 2 will soon be on your desk to be signed into law."

Texas Lawmakers Celebrate Passage of Senate Bill 2, Expanding School Choice — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Lawmakers are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 2 in the Texas House of Representatives, marking what officials are calling the largest “day-one” school choice initiative in the nation.

AG James Referred For Criminal Prosecution Due to Alleged Fraud — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for real estate fraud following an investigation from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

Paxton Sues City of Dallas Over Gun Ban on Public Property — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed two lawsuits against the City of Dallas, accusing the city of violating state law by banning licensed handgun holders from carrying firearms into two major public venues: the Music Hall at Fair Park and The Majestic Theatre.

Mayes Middleton Receives Swarm of Support in AG Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A coalition of business and conservative leaders have endorsed state Senator Mayes Middleton (R) for Attorney General. In an endorsement letter signed by business executive Emerson Kirksey Hankamer and numerous other high-profile figures, the signers praise state Senator Middleton as a principled and proven conservative leader that is committed to defending Texas values.

US Military Destroys Strategic Houthi Port — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US military has announced the destruction of the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port.

Texas Lawmakers Celebrate Passage of Senate Bill 2, Expanding School Choice — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Person with measles visited 3 North Texas stores while still infectious — By KVUE

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.

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