Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) issued a statement criticizing Governor Greg Abbott's (R) recent executive order on THC regulation. He argues that it legitimizes a dangerous and unregulated industry without providing sufficient protection for minors. READ MORE.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French: "All of this talk about 'who will replace Charlie Kirk' just seems preposterous to me. No one replaced Rush Limbaugh. Other people picked up the mantle and now we have more doing what he did. Likewise, Charlie is not replaceable. Others will fight on in his memory."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Y'all are cutting HBCU funding, dismantling civil rights offices, slashing Medicaid and SNAP, over-policing Black communities--yet want us to believe you're helping poor Black people?"
Texas Democrats: "As National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month begins, we celebrate the generations of Texans whose heritage, leadership, and achievements continue to shape our state's story."
Rep. Greg Casar: "17 million Americans getting kicked off their health care would mutilate our nation. This is the time to fight for what we believe in, not rubber stamp Trump's budget."
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Criticizes Greg Abbott's THC Executive Order — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) issued a statement criticizing Governor Greg Abbott's (R) recent executive order on THC regulation. He argues that it legitimizes a dangerous and unregulated industry without providing sufficient protection for minors.
August Pfluger Warns Biden-Era Rules Drive Up Housing Costs — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) recently raised serious concerns about how the Biden-era energy efficiency regulations are increasing housing costs and threatening reliability during a committee hearing.
Paxton Orders Austin ISD to Remove Critical Race Theory — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) shared a legal victory this week over the Austin Independent School District (ISD), announcing that the district must fully comply with Texas’ ban on teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in public schools.
Rep. Michael McCaul Not Seeking Reelection in 2026 — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R) has announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2026, bringing his more than two-decade tenure in Congress to a close. McCaul has represented Texas's 10th Congressional District since 2005.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Criticizes Greg Abbott's THC Executive Order — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield
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