Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas leads the nation as the #1 state for job creation! Texas added MORE new jobs last month and over the last year than any other state in America."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The Republicans are the party of feelings over facts. Whatever they feel, is what they go with - regardless of whether or not there's any supporting evidence."
Rep. Greg Casar: "I'm Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and I just joined Truth Social. Truth Social users are more conservative than me, but everyone deserves to hear about how House Republicans are making massive cuts to healthcare all to pay for billionaire tax breaks."
Rep. Chip Roy: "Rather than just subsidizing $350B for states with high taxes - we should pass a BBB that FULLY terminates the Green New Scam and FULLY ends the Medicaid money laundering scam abused to hurt the vulnerable..."
Texas Leads U.S. in Most New Jobs Added Over Last Year — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas is leading the nation in job creation rankings, with new employment data showing the state added more nonfarm jobs over the past year than any other state, Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week.
Texas Homeowners Are Poised to Receive Tax Relief — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas homeowners are about to receive significant property tax relief after the Texas House unanimously advanced two key Senate bills aimed at increasing homestead exemptions for millions of residents.
Governor Abbott announces $46.3 Million in Grants to Support Veterans — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) have announced that more than $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be awarded to 175 organizations across Texas. These grants, approved by TVC Commissioners last week, are expected to assist over 40,000 veterans and their families throughout the state.
Sen. Cruz Calls for Accountability Over Biden’s Border Failures — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON—Senator Ted Cruz (R) issued sharp criticism of the former Biden administration’s handling of immigration, zeroing in on Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and accusing him of repeatedly deceiving the public.
Cruz Praises Marco Rubio’s Leadership on Foreign Policy and Border Security — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON—Senator Ted Cruz (R) offered strong praise for Marco Rubio’s (R) performance in the House during a recent interview with Texas Politics, crediting him with helping deliver major wins on foreign policy, border security, and water access for Texas farmers.
Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome' — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently announced his administration was taking initial steps in designing and building a missile defense system or 'dome' for the continental US.
Texas Leads U.S. in Most New Jobs Added Over Last Year — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Texas Renaissance Festival founder George Coulam found dead at Todd Mission home — By Holly Galvan Posey and Michael Horton for Click2Houston
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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