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LONESTAR — 10.29.2025 — Trump's Support Among Hispanic Takes Hit in New Poll — Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Speed Up LNG Export Approvals — and More...

Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll

President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election. READ MORE.

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Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — President Donald Trump’s (R) favorability among Hispanic adults has dropped significantly since the beginning of 2025, spelling potential trouble for Republicans ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm election.

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Speed Up LNG Export Approvals — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, legislation that aims to streamline federal approval for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Jupiter Power Announces 100 MW Battery Storage Agreement in Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Jupiter Power LLC and Denton Municipal Electric (DME) have entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 100 megawatts (MW) of battery storage capacity at Jupiter Power's Tidwell Prairie II project in north Texas.

John Cornyn Announces Over $3 Million in Federal Grants to Enhance School Safety Across Texas — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that multiple Texas school districts have been awarded more than $3 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).

August Pfluger Spotlights the Permian Basin's Role in Powering America — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) and Maria Bartiromo of Fox News visited the Permian Basin to highlight the region's critical role in driving America's energy independence. The visit showcased how the Permian has become the nation's largest, safest, and most secure source of oil and gas production.

Trump's Support Among Hispanics Takes Hit in New Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Rep. Nate Schatzline to join faith group, not seek reelection — By Alejandro Serrano for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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