Texas Politics Newsletter
Sen. Ted Cruz: "Lindsey was a fearless patriot, a devoted public servant, and one of the fiercest advocates for America's national security. May God grant him eternal rest."
Rep. Greg Casar: "With $1.5 trillion, we can have 20 years of universal child care in our country. Instead, Republicans in Congress want $1.5 trillion for illegal wars."
Rep. Brandon Gill: "You can't build a business model around exploiting America's immigration laws.”
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez: "It's absurd for someone in a different state to attempt to change the name of our beloved and historic Boca Chica Beach."
West Texas Congressman Pfluger Sounds Alarm on Northern Border Threat as USMCA Future Hangs in the Balance—By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres— Congressman August Pfluger warns of rising terrorist watchlist crossings from Canada...
Congress Against the Clock: Lawmakers Face Deadline as SAVE America Act Fight Continues— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson — Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill next week for its final legislative session, but the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act...
Two Very Different Stories About a Fatal ICE Shooting & Joaquin Castro Wants the Footage Released— By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz —Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) is calling for a full investigation and the release of all footage after a Houston man was fatally shot...
Greg Abbott Launches Texas Classroom Commission to Empower Teachers— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched the Texas Classroom Commission Tuesday...
Chip Roy, Keith Self Renew Push to End Birthright Citizenship— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Reps. Chip Roy (R) and Keith Self (R) renewed calls to end birthright citizenship...
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Christian Menefee Demands Accountability From ICE After Fatal Houston Shooting— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congressman Christian Menefee (D) criticized ICE and the Department of Homeland Security following...
Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Trump Following Nobel Peace Prize Remarks— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) criticized President Donald Trump after he said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize...
LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D) has introduced legislation to improve employment opportunities for military spouses and…
Congressman Ronny Jackson (R) is calling for stronger protections against ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS), warning…
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) joined Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to announce a $6…
Congressman Al Green (D) is calling on the city of Houston to appeal a federal…
As scrutiny against immigration enforcement heightens, members of Congress convened last week to discuss the…
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts there will be $700 billion in additional Medicare prescription…