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Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Law, Creating Nation’s Largest Program

In a historic move for Texas education policy, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 2 into law, establishing the largest day-one school choice program in the nation. Surrounded by hundreds of parents, students, and advocates at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Abbott declared the new law a promise fulfilled. READ MORE.

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "John Cornyn is trying to undermine President Trump's agenda by refusing to say if he supports @USAEdMartin and intentionally stopping his nomination by wasting time we don't have. President Trump, Ed Martin, and the American people deserve better."

State Rep. Gene Wu: "Join me this Saturday at the south steps of the Texas Capitol as we rally for fair housing rights for all! With discriminatory anti-alien land laws advancing in the process, now is the time to stand together to #StopAsianHate and to make our voices heard!"

State Rep. David Lowe: "Maybe we shouldn't have had all of those extended weekends that I voted against.'"

Rep. August Pfluger: "Today kicks off Small Business Week! Small businesses play a critical role in our economy and help support communities across the country. I am especially thankful for all the small businesses in TX and the hard women men and women who support them."

Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Law, Creating Nation’s Largest Program — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a historic move for Texas education policy, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 2 into law, establishing the largest day-one school choice program in the nation. Surrounded by hundreds of parents, students, and advocates at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Abbott declared the new law a promise fulfilled.

Steve Toth Backs Mayes Middleton for Texas Attorney General — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Steve Toth (R) has endorsed state Senator Mayes Middleton (R) for Texas Attorney General. The endorsement comes after Attorney John Bash (R), the only other challenger, bowed out of the race.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Community Votes to Become Official City — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The small Texas community surrounding Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site has officially voted to incorporate as the city of Starbase, marking a new chapter in the billionaire’s growing presence in the Lone Star State.

Paxton Investigating Austin Independent School District Over CRT — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced an investigation against the Austin Independent School District (AISD), accusing the district of violating state law by promoting elements of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in its curriculum.

Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison. 

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. 

Governor Abbott Signs Landmark School Choice Law, Creating Nation’s Largest Program — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas manhunt underway for murder suspect who removed ankle monitor — By Anders Hagstrom for Fox News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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