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Sen. Cornyn Applauds Senate Vote Advancing ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Senate’s recent vote to proceed to debate on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping Republican-backed legislative package aimed at enacting several priorities of President Donald Trump (R). READ MORE.

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Rep. Greg Casar: "JD Vance says 'the minutiae of the Medicaid policy is immaterial' in Trump's budget bill. That's a lot of fancy words to say 'millions of Americans will lose their health care, and I don't care.' All to pay for a tax cut for billionaires."

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick: "@NateSchatzline is an outstanding young man with a bright long term future in the Texas Republican Party. He is a man of God first and a strong conservative next. he has my full support in 2026. I ask the voters of HD93 to return him to office by a big margin. he's a very good man."

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke: "John Cornyn just cast the deciding vote to stop millions of Texans from being able to see a doctor, take food away from kids, close down rural hospitals, crush solar and wind jobs, and give our tax dollars to the wealthiest people in America. Texas must hold him accountable."

Rep. Keith Self: "The Senate's version of the OBB is UNACCEPTABLE: Keeps able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid [.] Only defunds Planned Parenthood for one year instead of ten [.] Subsidizes the Green New Scam [.] he American people deserve better."

Sen. Cornyn Applauds Senate Vote Advancing ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Senate’s recent vote to proceed to debate on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping Republican-backed legislative package aimed at enacting several priorities of President Donald Trump (R).

The Big Beautiful Bill Creates a Big Beautiful Brawl — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump (R) is entering July touting legislative wins. He visited "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida, and his "One Big Beautiful Bill" is inching closer to being signed into national law. Despite the president's celebration, Republicans and Democrats are amplifying their concerns over the bill, which has erupted into "One Big Beautiful Brawl."

Colin Allred Launches Senate Bid Against Cornyn, Blasts “Corrupt” Texas Leadership — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — After falling short in his 2024 challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Democrat Colin Allred is once again entering the race for the U.S. Senate — this time targeting Republican Sen. John Cornyn.

Texas Says Goodbye to Paper License Plates — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — July marks a shift in Texas as Texans who purchase new vehicles will no longer receive paper license plates. Because of a sweeping change passed in the 2023 legislative session, Texas is moving to metal plates issued at the point of sale to combat rampant paper tag fraud.

Sen. Cornyn Applauds Senate Vote Advancing ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Legislators allocate around $630 million to the Texas A&M Forest Service — By Spencer R. Smith for News Channel 6

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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