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Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend, emphasizing that the state's electrical grid is stronger and more secure than ever before. READ MORE.

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Rep. Keith Self: "Unbelievably disturbing. 57 House Republicans just joined almost all the Democrats to ensure the government can shut off your car whenever it wants."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Illegal aliens can no longer register vehicles in Texas... and the liberal media is melting down/ You're welcome!!"

Republican Party of Texas Chair Abraham George: "The WHO put China first. Thank you, @POTUS, for putting America first."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas is partnering with HUD under the Trump Admin. to prevent misuse of federal housing funds."

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend, emphasizing that the state's electrical grid is stronger and more secure than ever before.

Ken Paxton Investigates Financial Incentives Behind Children's Vaccines — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a landmark investigation into an alleged multi-level, multi-industry scheme that may have incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or medically necessary.

Killswitch Engage: House Rejects Amendment Blocking Automobile ‘Kill Switch’ — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The House voted against an appropriations amendment this week that would block funding for a provision in federal law that implements a “kill switch” in automobiles.

Jack Smith Stands by Trump Investigation in Congressional Hearing — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, asserting that his team had gathered enough evidence for indictments.

President Trump Unveils 'Board of Peace' at Davos Forum — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — President Donald Trump inaugurated the founding charter of his “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

ICE Officers Reportedly Detain a 5-Year-Old Boy in Minnesota — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Public school district officials in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, claim that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have taken four students from the Minneapolis suburb in recent weeks, including a 5-year-old boy heading home from school.

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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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