Over 33K Epstein Files Released to Mixed Reviews From Public

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) announced on social media that over 33,000 of the “Epstein files” have been released. Despite Republican praise for the release, the launch is getting mixed reviews from the public who eagerly anticipates action from the Trump administration. READ MORE.

State Rep. Brent Money: "Brian [Harrison] plays an important role in the Texas House and in Texas politics. I'm grateful to call him friend and glad he'll be back with us next session."

Rep. Keith Self: "Someone who is not an American citizen voted in American elections for 20 years. This shouldn't be happening. We have the power to fix it. The Senate must pass the SAVE Act!"

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Offshore wine turbines undermine US national security by interfering with radar systems. Not only that, but the critical minerals needed to build them makes the US economically beholden to China. The MERICA Act would help solve both of these problems."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "The Trump administration install hiding the truth. It's time to release the full files and deliver real accountability for the victims."

Over 33K Epstein Files Released to Mixed Reviews From Public — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) announced on social media that over 33,000 of the “Epstein files” have been released. Despite Republican praise for the release, the launch is getting mixed reviews from the public who eagerly anticipates action from the Trump administration.

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Fundraising During Quorum Breaks — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas House has passed House Bill 18, a controversial measure that would ban state lawmakers from raising campaign funds for themselves or their caucuses while breaking quorum.

Epstein Files Press Conference Stirs Emotions Outside of Capitol — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Reps. Thomas Massie (R) and Ro Khanna (D) held a press conference outside of the Capitol this week, urging support for their Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Ken Paxton urges Prayer in Schools Under New Texas Law — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Following the enactment of Senate Bill 11, the Ten Commandments Bill, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is encouraging school districts across the state to adopt policies that allow voluntary prayer and the reading of religious texts during the school day.

Harrison Announces Reelection Bid With Trump Endorsement — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. Brian Harrison (R) has officially kicked off his re-election campaign for Texas House District 10, sharing a high-profile endorsement from President Donald Trump (R).

Scotiabank to Open Major Regional Office in Dallas, Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), one of North America's largest banks, will establish a major regional office in Dallas, Texas. The move is expected to generate more than 1,020 new jobs and over $60 million in capital investment.

TruGrid Delivers Three Texas Energy Storage Projects Early and On Budget — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — TruGrid, a Houston-based leader in utility-scale energy infrastructure, has completed three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Texas ahead of schedule and within budget. This milestone highlights the company’s strategic planning, integrated execution, and uncompromising commitment to client success.

ENGIE, Prometheus Partner for AI-ready Data Centers in Texas — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — ENGIE North America has announced a partnership with Prometheus Hyperscale to build artificial intelligence-ready data centers directly alongside renewable energy and battery storage facilities in Texas.

Over 33K Epstein Files Released to Mixed Reviews From Public — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina