Texas Lawmakers Join Push for U.S Recognition of Palestinian State

Several Texas lawmakers have signed on to a congressional letter urging President Trump (R) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to formally recognize a Palestinian state. This follows recent moves by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia at the United Nations General Assembly. READ MORE.

Rep. Chip Roy Press Office: "The safety of law-abiding Americans and victims SHOULD come first. The government's top priority is to PROTECT the people, not coddle criminals."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas Is Seeing Historically Low Border Crossings. The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard are now working with ICE and Border Patrol to locate and deport illegal immigrants in the interior parts of Texas."

State Rep. James Talarico: "Democracy is not just voting in elections; it's not just institutions and laws. Democracy is a spiritual practice. It requires a deep love for our neighbors -- especially our neighbors with whom we disagree the most."

Rep. Greg Casar: "Trump said he'd go after the 'bad guys.' Instead, federal drug prosecutions have fallen to the lowest level in decades -- because agents are pulled off fentanyl trafficking cases to hunt down innocent families. Trump's immigration policies don't work."

Texas Lawmakers Join Push for U.S Recognition of Palestinian State — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Several Texas lawmakers have signed on to a congressional letter urging President Trump (R) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to formally recognize a Palestinian state. This follows recent moves by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia at the United Nations General Assembly.

John Cornyn Wants 'Accountability' in Comey Indictment — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn commented on the federal grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey during an interview on Fox News The Story with Martha MacCallum. Cornyn criticized Comey's actions surrounding the Trump presidency and called for accountability at the highest levels of law enforcement.

Texas Leaders Condemn Church Attack in Michigan — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — In the wake of a tragic act of violence at a Michigan Church, multiple Texas politicians have issued strong statements across social media condemning the violence and calling for action to protect religious communities.

Tony Gonzales' Aid Dies After Catching on Fire — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — An aide to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) died earlier this month after catching on fire, and the death has left more questions than answers.

Texas Lawmakers Join Push for U.S Recognition of Palestinian State — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina