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Tarrant County GOP Disappointed That Trump Endorsed 'RINOs'

The Texas House of Representatives remains embroiled in controversy following the election of House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R), an election that has spurred infighting among Republicans. Critics within the GOP are now sharing their disappointment in President Donald Trump (R) endorsing those same Republicans who propelled Speaker Burrows to his office. READ MORE.

Senator Ted Cruz: "The President is going all in on defunding NPR. It's long past time."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The Texas House just passed a bill creating a CRIME to... release balloons!! WHAT. THE. HELL. Texans, if your kids let their balloons fly away... HB1904 would CRIMINALIZE that! No, this is not a joke. I wish it were."

Texas House Democrats: "Texas Republicans held public school funding hostage for 5 years to pass vouchers. Greg Abbott promised relief for our schools once it passed. The voucher bill is signed -- but the funding bill is stalled in the Senate. 5.5 million Texas students are still waiting."

State Rep. James Talarico: "Greg Abbott has awakened a bipartisan, pro-public education movement. The same day he signed his billionaire voucher scam into law, Texans rejected anti-public education extremists in school board races across the state. Even in defeat, I see hope. A new movement is beginning."

Tarrant County GOP Disappointed That Trump Endorsed 'RINOs' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Texas House of Representatives remains embroiled in controversy following the election of House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R), an election that has spurred infighting among Republicans. Critics within the GOP are now sharing their disappointment in President Donald Trump (R) endorsing those same Republicans who propelled Speaker Burrows to his office.

Attorney General Paxton Resolves Coppell ISD Lawsuit — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that his lawsuit against Coppell Independent School District (ISD) has been resolved, following the district’s agreement to comply with state law prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) in classrooms.

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

Tarrant County GOP Disappointed That Trump Endorsed 'RINOs' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

'We will miss him deeply': Fire department in Texas mourns death of beloved dog — By Saman Shafiq for USA Today

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.