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LONESTAR — 8.25.2026 —Jodey Arrington Seeks to Reverse $40T National Debt—Chip Roy Speaks on the Distrust of Government— and More...

Jodey Arrington Calls on States to “Reverse the Curse” of $40 Trillion National Debt

The United States' national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, and Texas Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) is calling on states to...READ MORE

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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher: "People detained by ICE agents across our region are often taken to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe. It is the law that Members of Congress must be permitted access to ensure fair treatment and inspect conditions."

Rep. Marc Veasey: "North Texas’ economic success didn’t happen by accident—it’s built on leaders from both sides of the aisle working together to create opportunity, attract investment, and keep our region growing."

Rep. Keith Self: "Residents of McKinney will not back down in our fight to eradicate the influence of Sharia law in our community. We cannot and will not allow a culture or system inherently opposed to the rule of law to dictate how we live."

Rep. Randy Weber: "American citizens should decide American elections. It shouldn’t be controversial, partisan, or complicated. It is common sense. Pass the SAVE AMERICA Act!"

Trump’s Beef Price Fix Draws Bipartisan Backlash— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson—Lawmakers from both sides of the congressional aisle are raising concerns over President Donald Trump’s new plan to lower beef...

Texas Higher Education Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Protect Academic Freedom— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —A coalition of Texas students, faculty, and community advocates is urging lawmakers to protect academic freedom, expand access and student...

Jodey Arrington Calls on States to “Reverse the Curse” of $40 Trillion National Debt— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson—The United States' national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, and Texas Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) is calling on states to...

Bureau of Land Management Lease Sale Generates $139M for Oil and Gas Parcels in Texas and Southwest— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —The Bureau of Land Management leases 25 parcels covering more than 20,000 acres in...

Chip Roy Says Americans are Tired of Being Told to 'Trust Us'— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) has come out saying the growing backlash over...

Greg Abbott Refers Airport Ablution Facilities to DOJ Over Religious Discrimination Concerns— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is escalating his dispute over Islamic ablution facilities at two Texas airports...

 

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Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a Legislative Correspondent based in Austin, Texas, specializing in state government and public policy. With one year of reporting under her belt, she covers legislative developments, committee hearings, and policy debates. She has been cited by Texas Politics and Big Energy for her coverage and analysis of legislative and regulatory issues. Her reporting typically focuses on Public policy, Stare government, environmental policy, and energy regulation. To contact her, please reach out at Raeylee@dnm.news

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