State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The Texas House is corrupt. And controlled by Democrats."
Governor Greg Abbott: "One of the greatest blessings in my life is being Audrey's dad. Happy Father's Day to our great Texas dads."
Rep. Dan Crenshaw: "Tara and I are praying for the children and family of Melissa and Mark Hortman. I personally knew Melissa while she was at Harvard Kennedy school with me. Though we weren't close, I knew her to be a pure public servant, doing the job for all the right reasons. She wasn't afraid of taking tough positions or tough compromises."
Rep. Keith Self: "Thank you, President @POTUS, for a magnificent tribute to the U.S. Army on its 250th anniversary."
Study Finds Almost Half of Texas Home Insurance Claims Closed Without Payment — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — An analysis by Weiss Ratings identified a rising number of Texas homeowners who found their insurance claims were either denied or left unpaid. In 2023, nearly 47% of homeowner claims were closed without payment, which is a sharp increase from 35% in 2016 and higher than the national average of 42%.
Rep. Van Duyne Introduces Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) has introduced the Recouping Funds from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025; legislation aimed at withholding federal funding from local governments that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Rep. Chip Roy Reaffirms Support for Israel, Condemns Iranian Backing of Terrorism — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In response to recent attacks on Israel, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) issued a strong statement underscoring U.S. support for Israel and condemning Iran’s role in fueling regional violence.
Study Finds Almost Half of Texas Home Insurance Claims Closed Without Payment — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
'No Kings' protests across Central Texas — By Numerous Reporters for KXAN Dallas
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