Texas Lawmakers Reach Historic School Funding Agreement with House Bill 2
Texas Cannabis Collective: "Big thank you to Rep @BriscoeCain for being the only other Republican to vote no on hemp ban SB3."
Governor Greg Abbott: "President Trump approved four South Texas counties for disaster assistance that will provide critical financial aid to communities impacted by severe weather in March. This approval is a major step forward to ensure that Texans have what they need to rebuild and recover. I thank President Trump for approving this request as well as the state and local officials and emergency response personnel who continue to work tirelessly to help their fellow Texans."
Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "The One Big Beautiful Bill cuts taxes and slashes regulations to drive growth, investment, and more jobs for working Americans! Just as we saw with the 2017 Trump tax cuts, growth far exceeded what the almost always wrong CBO projected. More growth delivers more revenue and less debt! That's the goal."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "While Trump is out here firing thousands of federal workers, jacking up costs on everyday Americans, and threatening to shut down entire agencies - House Republicans are chasing Biden like he's still president. And to do all this after the man was just diagnosed with cancer? The absurdity. The callousness. Y'all worried about the wrong damn president."
Texas Lawmakers Reach Historic School Funding Agreement with House Bill 2 — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In a landmark move for public education, lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate have reached a bipartisan agreement on House Bill 2, delivering the largest single increase in school funding in the state’s history. The $8.5 billion package aims to improve classroom resources, raise teacher pay, and strengthen school operations statewide.
Crockett Wants Investigation Into VA Staffing Cuts in Dallas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) is calling for an immediate investigation into staff cuts from the Trump Administration and how they are hurting veterans at the Dallas VA Medical Center, one of the largest veterans’ health facilities in the country.
Sessions Says Trump Tariffs Have Gotten China's Attention — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON- Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX) says recent shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly the use of tariffs under President Trump (R), have had a profound impact on the nation’s diplomatic and economic posture, especially in regard to China.
Texas Social Media Ban for Kids Would Exclude YouTube and Chinese-Controlled TikTok — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — Texas House Bill 186, a proposed bill that would ban social media for children under 18, has sparked significant debate for carving out several major platforms that children use daily and for potentially reducing parental rights.
Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico.
Texas Lawmakers Reach Historic School Funding Agreement with House Bill 2 — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
What to know about the Texas THC ban now on the verge of becoming law — By Isaac You for San Antonio Express-News
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
