Texas Enacts Over 800 New Laws, Abbott Celebrates Major Legislative Wins

Governor Greg Abbott (R) marked the implementation of over 800 new Texas laws passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, calling it “one of the most consequential in Texas history.” READ MORE.

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Texas Enacts Over 800 New Laws, Abbott Celebrates Major Legislative Wins — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) marked the implementation of over 800 new Texas laws passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, calling it “one of the most consequential in Texas history.”

New Texas Law Opens Doors for Foreign-Trained Doctors — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas will become the 13th state to lower barriers for foreign-trained physicians with the implementation of House Bill 2038, known as the DOCTOR Act. The legislation aims to address the state's looming physician shortage, projected to exceed 10,000 doctors by 2032, by allowing qualified foreign medical graduates to practice under supervision without first completing a U.S.-based residency.

Texas Outpaces California in Energy Production — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas leads the country in energy production, but analysts warn that the state could repeat policy mistakes that led to California’s higher costs and fragile grid.

Brandon Creighton Expected to Be Named Next Texas Tech University System Chancellor — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas state Senator Brandon Creighton (R) is expected to be named the next Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. The official announcement is anticipated, following a brief, closed-door meeting of the Board of Regents.

Doggett Questions Federal Response in July Floodings — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — With almost two months since the Texas floods devastated the state, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) argues that he is still waiting for basic answers regarding the federal government’s response.

Dallas ISD Magnet Schools Rank High in Nation’s Best — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Three Dallas ISD magnet schools have once again ranked at the top of Texas high school rankings, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report list of the best public high schools in the country.

Brazos Midstream to Build $185M Natural Gas Plant, Boosting Texas Energy — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Brazos Midstream has announced plans to construct a new natural gas processing plant in Martin County as part of a $185 million expansion supported by Texas' Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

Space Command Headquarters Is Heading Back to Huntsville — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump (R) addressed the nation this week, announcing that the Space Command Headquarters is heading to Huntsville, Alabama.

Texas Enacts Over 800 New Laws, Abbott Celebrates Major Legislative Wins — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina