Texas Democrats: "Dan Patrick is coming for your THC. Dan could use a puff or two - might help him chill out and mind his own business. Why doesn't he bring this kind of energy to fully funding our public schools and raising teacher pay?"
Rep. Keith Self: "Why is the House continuing Obamacare Medicaid expansion but delaying spending cuts in the reconciliation bill?"
Texans for Strong Borders: "Did you know the Texas Senate could vote to REPEAL In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens today? SB 1798 by Sen. Mayes Middleton and Sen. Charles Schwertner is on the intent calendar, but has not been called up for a vote. Time is running out - CALL your State Senator TODAY and tell them you SUPPORT SB 1798."
Senator Ted Cruz: "President Trump made a promise to the American people that he would eliminate taxes on tips. In Congress, I formed a bipartisan, bicameral coalition to get that done, and in the Senate introduced the No Tax on Tips Act. Today, I went with Senator Rosen to the floor to secure Senate passage of the bill. This legislation will have a lasting impact on millions of Americans by protecting the hard-earned dollars of blue-collar workers, the very people who are living paycheck-to-paycheck. I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this important bill and send it to the President's desk to be signed into law."
Vikki Goodwin Enters Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D) has officially entered the race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, pledging a “pragmatic, family-first approach” focused on public education, infrastructure, housing affordability, and comprehensive healthcare.
Texas Democrats Defend Rep. McIver Against DOJ Charges — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver (D) is facing charges after an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and Texas Democrats are going to bat for her. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney Alina Habba has filed the charges, but Texas Democrats argue that they're political charged.
Texas VFW Head Wants Vets to Choose Their Own Healing Path — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas lawmakers are debating the future of hemp-derived products, but incoming State Commander of the Texas VFW Dave Walden is urging them to protect what he calls a “lifeline” for thousands of Texas veterans.
Texas Senate Unveils Historic $8 Billion Education Funding Plan — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas is on track to invest more money into public education this session than ever before, according to Senator Brandon Creighton (R), chair of the Senate Education K-16 Committee. The committee unveiled the Senate’s version of House Bill 2 (HB 2), proposing an unprecedented $8 billion increase in funding for public schools, with over half dedicated to boosting teacher pay.
Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star Border Costs — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) introduced legislation this week to reimburse the State of Texas for more than $11 billion spent on Operation Lone Star, the state’s border security initiative launched in response to what state officials describe as a federal failure to manage the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill, titled the State Border Security Assistance Act, is cosponsored in the Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R), with Congressman Chip Roy (R) leading the measure in the House.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Improve Active Shooter Response Following Uvalde Failures — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Three years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Texas Senate has approved a bill designed to overhaul how first responders handle active shooter situations. House Bill 33, written by former Uvalde mayor and current Representative Don McLaughlin (R) and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Pete Flores (R), aims to address the chaotic law enforcement response that followed the tragedy.
DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Department of Justice (DOJ) US Attorney Alina Habba recently announced that she was filing charges against Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ) after the latter had an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Vikki Goodwin Enters Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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