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AG Paxton Launches Investigations Over Flouride

Senator Ted Cruz: "A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and prosperity. This bill [the USA Act] provides a straightforward solution to those challenges. I strongly urge my colleagues to pass this bill for the future generations of America."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Donald Trump relied on compliant ICE officers to obey illegal orders and deport three U.S. citizen children to Honduras. These ICE officials must search their conscience - and we, as Americans, must push back."

AG Paxton Launches Investigations Over Flouride — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has launched an investigation into two major toothpaste manufacturers, Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble. Attorney General Paxton is accusing the companies of deceptive marketing practices involving fluoride toothpaste products aimed at children.

John Bash Bows out of Attorney General Race — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney John Bash (R) announced his withdrawal from the Texas Attorney General race this week, citing a recent family health scare that led him to reconsider his priorities.

Trump and Hegseth Warn Iran of 'Consequences' if Houthi Attacks Continue — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have jointly sternly warned Iran against continuing to finance and support terrorist group activities. 

Texas House: 'Small changes' on Foods add up to a Nanny-State Attack on our Freedoms — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — The Texas House of Representatives is considering three bills that are being marketed as common-sense changes to improve the health of all Texans. The reality: these headline-grabbing sound bites avoid meaningful engagement with the public health crisis it claims to be addressing.

Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security advisor Mike Waltz (R) and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration. Though the departures are presented as part of a routine reorganization, they follow months of internal tension stemming from security controversies like “Signalgate.”

Texas Senate Advances Bills on E-Verify Expansion and Ibogaine Research — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved two significant measures: one that would mandate use of the federal E-Verify system by nearly all employers in the state, and another authorizing state-supported research into ibogaine, a controversial but promising treatment for addiction and mental health conditions.

Governor Abbott Renews Push for Bail Reform in Texas Legislature — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) is once again calling on Texas lawmakers to pass stricter bail reform measures during the current legislative session, urging action to prevent the release of violent offenders back onto the streets.

AG Paxton Launches Investigations Over Flouride — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Truck spills $800,000 in dimes on Texas highway: Watch the coin toss cleanup — By Saman Shafiq for USA Today

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina