Raeylee Barefield

Texas Senate Approves $336 Billion Budget for 2025-2027

The Texas Senate has approved a $336 billion budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, leveraging the state's budget surplus to fund…

4 months ago

Texas Senate Committee Passes Major Water Bill

The Texas Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill that will allocate $1 billion annually for…

4 months ago

Rep. Ronny Jackson Reintroduces Bill to Aid Border Communities

Congressman Ronny Jackson (R) has reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, a bill aimed at helping border communities…

4 months ago

Senator Bryan Hughes Seeks Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

Texas Senate Bill 16 aims to require proof of citizenship for individuals registering to vote in state and local elections.…

4 months ago

Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million Grant for Mental Health

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $239 million in construction…

5 months ago

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive compound found…

5 months ago

Senator Nathan Johnson Files Bills to Combat Online Bot Deception

Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has filed two significant bills aimed at addressing the growing problem of online deception…

5 months ago

Texas Senate Seeks to Bring Religion Back to Public Schools

The Texas Senate has approved two bills that would allow religious activities in public schools, with both measures following recent…

5 months ago

Senate Bill Seeks Maximum Penalty for Those Who Murder Children Aged 10-15

Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) successfully passed Senate Bill 990 through the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, led by Chairman, Senator…

5 months ago

Governor Greg Abbott Emphasizing Need for Border Security

Governor Greg Abbott (R) addressed the ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, emphasizing…

5 months ago