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Gov. Abbott Signs Bills Requiring Sheriffs to Enforce Federal Immigration Law

Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed two key pieces of border security legislation at the 147th Annual Training of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, marking a major expansion of the state’s immigration enforcement strategy. READ MORE.

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Gov. Abbott Signs Bills Requiring Sheriffs to Enforce Federal Immigration Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed two key pieces of border security legislation at the 147th Annual Training of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas, marking a major expansion of the state’s immigration enforcement strategy.

Ken Paxton Targets Illegal Voting by Noncitizens Across Multiple Counties — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a criminal investigation into more than 100 individuals suspected of being noncitizens who allegedly cast illegal ballots in recent election cycles. According to Paxton’s office, at least 200 ballots were involved, primarily during the 2020 and 2022 elections.

Judge Orders Ken Paxton's Divorce Records Sealed — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A Texas judge has sealed the divorce records of Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and State Senator Angela Paxton (R), blocking them from public view as the high-profile couple splits under mysterious circumstances.

Cornyn Campaign Releases 'Who Is Dave P?' Site Against Paxton — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Cornyn Campaign is striking Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by asking “Who is Dave P?”

T-Mobile Uses Image of Ukrainian Firefighters To Trash Trump-Backed First Responder Network After Texas Floods — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — T-Mobile is facing heat after launching what some are calling an “out-of-touch” PR campaign, attacking FirstNet, the national emergency communications network that first responders in flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country are relying on to stay connected to save lives from the devastating flooding.

Van Duyne Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Organ Donation Process — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R) has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at cutting red tape and modernizing the organ donation process.

Gov. Abbott Signs Bills Requiring Sheriffs to Enforce Federal Immigration Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Camp Mystic leader may not have seen urgent urgent alert before Texas flood — By ASSOCIATED PRESS for Politico

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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