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

Ken Paxton Secures Court Order Blocking Chest Binder Sales to Texas Minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a legal victory against a New York-based retailer after securing a court order…

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Greg Abbott Orders Review of Chinese-Made Medical Devices

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed state agencies and public medical institutions to review cybersecurity risks linked to medical equipment…

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Orgis Energy Secures $545M Financing for West Texas Solar Projects

Orgis Energy has secured an estimated $545 million in project financing to support the construction of the three-scale solar facilities…

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Ken Paxton Suggests Dropping Senate Race if Senate Backs Save America Act

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) suggested he could reconsider his U.S. Senate campaign if Republican leadership agrees to eliminate the…

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Ethics Committee Opens Probe Into Rep. Tony Gonzales Amid Affair Allegations

The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced that it will open an investigation into Representative Tony Gonzales (R), following allegations that…

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Houston Receives $10 Million Federal Transit Funding Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $100 million in federal funding for public transit systems in cities preparing…

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Al Green, Christian Menefee Headed to Democratic Runoff

Texans have cast their votes in the primary elections for U.S. representative in Texas's 18th Congressional District, leading to a…

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Eric Flores Destroys Mayra Flores in Republican Primary

Eric Flores surged ahead of former Congresswoman Mayra Flores in the Texas Republican Primary, defeating her to secure the party's…

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Amid Scandal, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera Head to Run-off Election

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has managed to avoid defeat at the hands of challenger Brandon Herrera in the  Texas…

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State Rep. Steve Toth Defeats Incumbent Dan Crenshaw in Texas Primary

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw has lost to State Rep. Steve Toth in a closely watched Republican primary for Texas'…

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