Ken Paxton Secures $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that Google will pay $1.375 billion to the State of Texas, marking the conclusion of two of the largest data privacy enforcement actions ever brought by a single state against a technology giant like Google. READ MORE.

Rep. Wesley Hunt: "I'm running for Senate because it's NOT a retirement community. Texans want fighters, not career lifers who lost touch. Out with the old. In with the new. NEW energy, courage, and results. This time is NOW."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Governor Greg Abbott needs to use the state's $24 billion rainy day fund to make up for lost SNAP benefits. Or he's turning his back on 3.5 million Texans. And Attorney General Ken Paxton needs to join the 25 other states suing the USDA for illegally withholding SNAP funding."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "It's critical that we account for the capabilities, technologies, and cunning of any adversary. This is particularly true when it comes to cyber threats from countries like Russia and China."

Rep. Keith Self: "First the largest federal employee union (AFGE)--now the Teamsters breaking ranks. The Schumer Shutdown is backfiring HARD on Democrats."

Ken Paxton Secures $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced that Google will pay $1.375 billion to the State of Texas, marking the conclusion of two of the largest data privacy enforcement actions ever brought by a single state against a technology giant like Google.

John Cornyn Condemns Democrats for Prolonging Shutdown as 3.5 Million Texas Face Loss of Benefits — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is calling out Senate Democrats for voting against reopening the government 13 times, accusing them of holding the federal government "hostage" for political leverage while millions of Americans face the consequences.

August Pfluger Blasts Democrats for Government Shutdown Tactics — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Congressman August Pfluger, joined by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), appeared on the Republican Study Committee's (RSC) "Right to the Point" podcast to discuss the ongoing Government standoff and its toll on American families.

Texans Show Economic Anxiety and Political Discontent in New Poll — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll indicates that Texas voters are feeling uneasy about the economy and the direction of the country.

Greg Abbott Announces $1.12 Billion Loan for 1,350 MW Natural Gas Power Plant — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced the fifth Texas Energy Fund Loan Agreement, supporting the construction of a 1,350-megawatt natural gas power plant in Ward County by Competitive Power Ventures (CPV).

Ken Paxton Secures $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux departs organization — By Evan Grant for The Dallas Morning News

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina