Rep. Ronny Jackson: "Randi Weingarten is OUT at the DNC!! She spent DECADES destroying our schools! Masking kids, shutting down classrooms, and brainwashing students with woke TRASH. Her resignation is a WIN for America. Now let's take down the rest of the far-left LUNATICS with her!"
Governor Abbott Press Office: "Texas is on a path to be #1 in education in the NATION. Governor @GregAbbott_TX signed RECORD public education funding into law to help make this vision a reality. This funding will support students, teachers, and staff. The future of Texas education is bright."
Texas House District 118 Candidate Kristian Carranza: "The GOP has been in charge in Texas for 30 years... And in the past year, things have gotten even worse for working families - facing rising costs, health care gaps, and underfunded schools. All Republican policies. Texas GOP leaders stay focused on protecting themselves, not you."
State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The Texas government continues to fund DEI and liberal gender ideology.... weaponizing your tax dollars against your children and your values. Texans deserve better."
Sen. Cornyn Secures $13.5 Billion Border Reimbursement for Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced a major win for Texas taxpayers as the Senate unveiled legislative text for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping immigration and border security proposal that includes $13.5 billion in reimbursements for state-led enforcement efforts.
Texas Republicans Want to Protect Primary Elections — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Republican Party of Texas has announced its move to close its primary elections to non-Republican voters, amending Rule 46 in a move party leaders say is aimed at protecting the integrity of the nomination process.
Rep. Crenshaw Introduces RIOT Act to Deport Non-Citizens Convicted in Violent Unrest — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3859, the No Safe Harbor for Riot Offenders Act, also known as the RIOT Act, aimed at mandating the deportation of non-citizens who engage in violent acts during riots or declared emergencies.
Trump Organization Debuts New Cellular Phone Service — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Trump Organization has announced its new telecommunications venture with a new cellular phone service called T1 Phone by Trump Mobile. The service offers unlimited calls, texts, and data for $47.45 per month.
Sen. Cornyn Secures $13.5 Billion Border Reimbursement for Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Texas Sealife Center expansion aims to boost wildlife rescue efforts — By Lidia Herrera for KIITV
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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