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Governor Abbott Signs “DOGE” Bill to Boost Regulatory Efficiency and Cut Red Tape

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Governor Abbott Signs “DOGE” Bill to Boost Regulatory Efficiency and Cut Red Tape — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 14, also known as the “Texas DOGE” law, at the Texas Capitol today, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. The new law, passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, is aimed at slashing outdated regulations, tightening rules on future ones, and streamlining government processes across the state.

Texas Ethics Commission Bill Sparks Outcry From GOP — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Tarrant County Republicans are putting Texas on high alert as they argue that a new bill could allow the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) to destroy livelihoods and silence political dissent.

Big Bank Swipe Fees Are Fueling The Credit Debt Crisis In Texas  — Op-Ed By Joe Kefauver — Texas has a credit card debt problem. According to WalletHub’s latest report, Texans collectively owe over $111 billion in credit card debt. On average, this translates to nearly $10,000 in debt per household.

20 Texas Senators Endorse Lt. Governor Patrick's Reelection — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (R) reelection campaign gained major momentum this week as all 20 Republican members of the Texas Senate officially endorsed his reelection bid.

Texas Senate Passes Impeachment Reform Bills Following AG Paxton Trial Fallout — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, authored by Senator Brian Birdwell (R), aiming to reform the state’s impeachment process. The legislation follows sharp criticism of the Texas House’s 2023 impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, which ended in acquittal.

TXOGA Praises PUC’s Approval of Transmission Lines for West Texas Energy Expansion — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has greenlit a major upgrade to the state’s electrical infrastructure, approving the use of 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines for the buildout of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan. The move is being hailed as a critical investment in energy security and economic growth across West Texas.

Abbott Stresses Texas Emergency Supplies Tax Holiday — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Governor Greg Abbott (R) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are urging Texans to take advantage of the upcoming Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28. The annual event gives Texans the opportunity to purchase essential emergency preparedness items tax-free, either in-store or online.

US Lawmakers Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Governor Abbott Signs “DOGE” Bill to Boost Regulatory Efficiency and Cut Red Tape — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

The new Texas school and district grades are in: Here's how to check yours — By Ryan Osborne for WFAA

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina