State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Texans would've been better off and more free if the 89th session never happened. When you hear a Texas politician talking about all the 'big conservative wins' this session... just know you're being gaslit."
Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Many Republicans know the Big Ugly Bill will cost people their lives. Some want to vote NO but they're scared of crossing Donald Trump. So I let them know exactly what's at stake and the choice they have to make. Save your career or save your constituents' lives."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "I went to the House Floor to stop the cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Republicans blocked it - wouldn't even consider it. So let's be clear: they know exactly what this bill will do. And they do. not. care."
Rep. Pat Fallon: "The One Big Beautiful Bill would be key to keeping China's Indo-Pacific aggression in check by strengthening our navy with 13 ships & expanding shipyards here at home."
Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Welcome to the race, Colin! Texans have already rejected your liberal values once...now it's time for Texas voters to say no to your vision and your values one more time."
Sen. Ted Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a statement praising the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a sweeping legislative package that includes several of his key proposals.
Sen. Cornyn, Cruz Hail Senate Passage of Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) celebrated the Senate’s passage of his provision to explore relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), as part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).
This Obscure DEA Update Could Help the War Against Gas Station Heroin — By Staff Reports — The latest update to a federal watch list of dangerous chemicals used to concoct controlled substances was meant to curb America’s fentanyl crisis. Instead, it could help thwart another synthetic drug epidemic emerging in independent and foreign-owned convenience stores and smoke shops across the country: Gas Station Heroin.
Reitz Supports Ten Commandments in Public Schools — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General candidate Aaron Reitz (R) is defending a new state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Iran's Airspace Partially Reopens as Negotiations With US Loom — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict.
Sen. Ted Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
Wealthy families are buying homes to get in-state tuition at Texas universities — By Audrey McGlinchy for KUT
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina
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