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 Unveils 'Texas First' Data Center Plan

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is putting data centers at the center of his Senate campaign's energy and technology agenda,…

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Cameron County Sheriff's Office Receives $375K to Upgrade Patrol Vehicles

Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced $375,000 in federal funding for the Cameron County Sheriff's Office to install bullet-resistant windshields on…

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Lloyd Doggett Demands Action to Protect Critically Endangered Vaquita

Representative Lloyd Doggett is stepping up, saying the vaquita is running out of time. With only about 10 of the…

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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…

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Greg Abbott Refers Airport Ablution Facilites to DOJ Over Religious Discrimination Concerns

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is escalating his dispute over Islamic ablution facilities at two Texas airports, asking the U.S. Department…

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Chip Roy Says Americans are Tired of Being Told to 'Trust Us'

U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R) has come out saying the growing backlash over data centers, transmission lines, immigration, healthcare, and…

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Bureau of Land Management Lease Sale Generates $139M for Oil and Gas Parcels in Texas and Southwest

The Bureau of Land Management leases 25 parcels covering more than 20,000 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, generating…

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Texas Higher Education Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Protect Academic Freedom

A coalition of Texas students, faculty, and community advocates is urging lawmakers to protect academic freedom, expand access and student…

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ENGIE Signs 48 MW Solar Agreement to Power Data Centers in Texas

ENGIE has signed a 48 MWac solar power purchase agreement with QTS to supply renewable energy to its data center…

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Chip Roy, Steve Cohen Seek to Rein In Emergency Powers

Reps. Chip Roy (R) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) have introduced the ARTICLE ONE Act, which would require Congress to approve…

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