Greg Abbott Signs Major Property Tax Relief Bills into Law

Rep. Chip Roy: "I respect my friends suspicious of damaging endless wars. But, @realDonaldTrump is the Commander in Chief, and provided he is operating within his Constitutional powers to defend our nation, consider that he might end the endless war we've practically had with Iran since 1979."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "I've secured final victory over a Biden-era rule that would have forced the Texas foster care system to mandate radical 'gender identity' ideology. Biden's attack on Texas's foster care system, families, and laws has been totally defeated."

Greg Abbott Signs Major Property Tax Relief Bills into Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law at a bill signing ceremony held at Robson Ranch Clubhouse, delivering what he described as “truly unprecedented” property tax relief for Texans.

Escobar Was on Minnesota Shooter's List of Targeted Individuals — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Veronica Escobar (D) has revealed that she was on a target list found in connection to the Minnesota shooting that claimed the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Rep. Escobar said she was notified by Capitol Police that the alleged shooter, Vance Boelter, had included her among other political figures as potential targets.

Texas Halts Border Wall Construction After 8% Is Built — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — After an aggressive state-funded border wall initiative spanning four years, Texas lawmakers have quietly defunded the project. Despite over $3 billion already spent on the effort, only 65 miles (roughly 8%) of the 805 miles identified for construction have been completed, much of it in rural areas where illegal crossings are minimal.

Paxton Investigating 33 Noncitizens for Voting in 2024 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced this week that his office has launched an investigation into 33 individuals who are alleged to have illegally voted in the 2024 General Election despite being noncitizens.

Sen. Ted Cruz Backs Israel, Warns of Iranian Threat Amid Escalating Conflict — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a forceful defense of Israel’s military strikes against Iran, framing them as both justified and strategically beneficial to the United States.

US Underscores Trump's anti-Nuclear Iran Policy as US Strikes Loom — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. 

One Big Beautiful Bill Underway in Senate — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (BBB) is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version. 

Greg Abbott Signs Major Property Tax Relief Bills into Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show — By Sneha Day for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina