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Greg Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Flood-Hit Counties

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin: "While the House passage of the Governor's voucher scheme is disappointing, our commitment to protecting public education remains unshaken."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Pete Hegseth continues to put our national security and service members at risk. He's demonstrated that he's not up for the job. He should either resign or be fired by the President."

Greg Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Flood-Hit Counties — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump in response to recent severe flooding in South Texas, aiming to secure critical federal assistance for affected communities.

Texas Senate Passes $2.5 Billion Boost to Film Incentive Program — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate approved a plan to invest $2.5 billion over the next decade into the state’s film and television incentive program, aiming to make the Lone Star State a top destination for movie and TV productions.

Crockett Denounces ICE Deportations of 200 Individuals — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has issued a forceful statement, denouncing what she described as the “illegal deportation” of nearly 200 individuals to El Salvador by the Department of Homeland Security’s Dallas ICE office.

Paxton Defends Texans' Genetic Data Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a motion in federal bankruptcy court to protect Texans’ sensitive personal and genetic information as the genetic testing company 23andMe undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Trump Administration Officials Respond to Pope Francis' Death — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — After spending weeks in critical condition with a life-threatening respiratory infection, controversial Pope Francis passed away in his apartment at 7:35 am after suffering a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart attack. The Trump Administration commented on the death of the Pope. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a devout Catholic, expressed his condolences and mentioned the “period of transition” which will bring on a “Conclave” to pick the next Pope.

Why Louisiana Republicans Should Reject HB 576: A Step Toward Collapse — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — Gov. Jeff Landry's apparent political bet to appease trial lawyers and avoid responsibility for reducing insurance costs could hurt Louisiana residents even more and risk legislators' jobs.

New Poll Shows Majority of Americans Support Mass Deportations — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A new Washington Post poll reveals that a majority of Americans support the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, marking a sharp increase in support for the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. According to the poll, 56% of Americans agree with the deportations, and 43% oppose them. In 2016, only 38% of respondents supported similar measures.

Greg Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Flood-Hit Counties — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

At Least Three Dead As Storms Hit Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri — By Renee Straker for The Weather Channel

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina