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Texas House Democrats: "Every day, Texas teachers show up for our kids despite inadequate funding, political attacks, and mounting pressures. House Democrats will always stand with the amazing educators who show up every day to inspire our children. This week and always: we appreciate you."
Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV -- our first American Pope -- and a Pope reflective of the late Pope Francis' creed to choose light over darkness, to be kind to our neighbor, and to work to uplift and unify all people in a divided world. Congratulazioni!"
Former Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi: "3/4 of Republicans vote to allow Chinese nationals with student visas to buy land. Just enroll in an ESL course at a local community college and you are good."
Paxton Accused of Violating Federal Campaign Finance Law — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is facing allegations of violating federal campaign finance law after his U.S. Senate campaign allegedly reused video footage originally paid for by his state-level campaign.
Abbott Calls for Constitutional Amendment to Curb Violent Crime — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) called on Texas lawmakers to overhaul what he described as the state’s “deadly and broken” bail system, urging passage of a constitutional amendment to prevent the release of violent offenders on low or no bond.
Texas Water Funding Proposal Prioritizes Supply Over Infrastructure Repairs — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — A proposed constitutional amendment to create a long-term, reliable funding source for Texas water projects would prioritize increasing supply over fixing aging infrastructure, according to its sponsor, Senator Charles Perry (R).
Texas State Rifle Association Backs Bills Protecting Gun Privacy — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) has announced its support for Senate Bill 1524 and House Bill 1403, which protect the privacy of foster families who lawfully own firearms.
Cornyn Bill Codifies Death Penalty for Illegal Immigrant Murderers — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced a bill that codifies President Donald Trump’s (R) executive order calling for the death penalty for illegal immigrant murderers.
Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property.
Is Louisiana the Next California? — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — In a shocking move that would make California Governor Gavin Newsom blush, the Louisiana legislature is teetering on the brink of a self-imposed insurance catastrophe as it grapples with one of the most anti-business insurance bills in America, backed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry.
Dennis Paul Receives Endorsement from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick After Announcing Run for Texas Senate — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Shortly after announcing his candidacy for Texas Senate District 11, State Representative Dennis Paul (R) received a key endorsement from Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R), strengthening his position in the upcoming race to succeed Senator Mayes Middleton.
Paxton Accused of Violating Federal Campaign Finance Law — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
North Texas man convicted of threatening to lynch and kill Nashville DA Glenn Funk — By Doug Myers for CBS News
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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