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Governor Abbott Orders Formation of Screwworm Response Team Amid Growing Threat

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed two state agencies to form a joint task force to combat the growing threat of the New World screwworm, a parasitic insect that poses a major risk to livestock and wildlife. READ MORE.

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Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas will fund the first Texas Energy Fund loan agreement. The natural gas power plant will add 122 MW to the Texas grid. The plant will help bear the load of largest electricity demand center in the state near Houston."

Rep. Greg Casar: "If you're a billionaire, you can buy a dinner in DC with the president. You can secure government contracts like Elon, and even purchase a pardon. If you're a veteran who needs healthcare? If you're a parent who counts on SNAP to help feed their family? Nothing."

Senator Ted Cruz: "There is a coordinated assault by the radical Left, backed and paid for by the Chinese Communist Party, to seize control of our courts."

Texas GOP: "Parents win. Gov. Greg Abbott has signed HB 1586 into law, making it easier for families to obtain vaccine exemptions for school. Privacy matters. Parental rights matter."

Governor Abbott Orders Formation of Screwworm Response Team Amid Growing Threat — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed two state agencies to form a joint task force to combat the growing threat of the New World screwworm, a parasitic insect that poses a major risk to livestock and wildlife.

Another Poll Shows Cornyn Struggling Against Paxton — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is surging ahead of Senator John Cornyn (R) in a new Republican primary poll, which deepens concerns about Senator Cornyn’s future in the Senate.

Sen. Cruz Claims Democrats, China Have ‘Identical’ Goals on U.S. Energy — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on recent climate-related litigation, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a forceful critique of what he characterized as coordinated efforts between the Democratic Party and the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American energy independence.

Rep. Troy Nehls Expresses Frustration with Senate Over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Breakdown — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — WASHINGTON — Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) voiced strong frustration after the Senate’s version of the Republican-led tax and spending package, known as the Big Beautiful Bill, stalled following a critical procedural ruling and internal GOP divisions.

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican Banks Aiding Cartels — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Treasury Department recently announced new sanctions against Mexican banks allegedly helping cartels finance and profit from their criminal activities. 

Governor Abbott Orders Formation of Screwworm Response Team Amid Growing Threat — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

DOJ coordinated with Texas AG to kill Texas Dream Act, Trump official says — By Ryan J. Reilly for NBC News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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