Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Republicans stay screaming about law & order...But won't release the Epstein files. They sit up here posting conspiracy theories all day...But won't release the Epstein files. They're quick to call a hearing or launch an investigation on some BS...But (say it with me) won't release the Epstein files."
Rep. Greg Casar: "Republicans in Congress voted to defund public radio stations that help families stay safe and informed. Trump's billionaire buddies get tax cuts for an extra yacht -- but our kids lose PBS."
Senator John Cornyn: "Incompetence, mismanagement and chaos by Ken Paxton are directly harming public safety."
State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Trump asked Texas to redistrict, but the corrupt Texas House 'leadership' stacked the Redistricting Committee with radical DEMOCRATS who have committed to defeating Trump's agenda and even threatened quorum breaks!"
Rep. Pat Fallon: "Obama officials admitted no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion, yet pushed a false narrative. We must continue to pursue this investigation to expose election meddling and ensure accountability for any potential violations of the Hatch Act."
Patrick Announces Legislative Priorities for Special Session — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) has announced the legislative priorities for the first called special session of the 89th Legislature, unveiling a sweeping set of 16 bills aimed at addressing a wide array of issues, from natural disaster recovery to education reform and social policy.
Texas Strengthens Economic Partnership with Spain — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) met with Spanish Ambassador to the United States Ángeles Moreno Bau at the Texas Capitol, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the economic and cultural relationship between Spain and the Lone Star State.
Texas Values Withdraws Support of Ken Paxton Over Divorce — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's (R) campaign for U.S. Senate suffered a major blow as Texas Values, a leading socially conservative group, publicly withdrew support following news that Paxton’s wife, State Senator Angela Paxton (R), filed for divorce citing adultery.
Texas Deploys Swormlure to Fight Screwworm Crisis — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State and federal officials are taking aggressive action against a growing screwworm crisis threatening Texas livestock and public health.
Patrick Announces Legislative Priorities for Special Session — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina
Texas man sentences for trying to 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters — By Amber Kite for Fox 26 Houston
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