Raeylee Barefield

CCIA raises concerns over Texas Age Verification Bill

The Computer & Communications Industry has raised concerns regarding a proposal bill in Texas, Senate Bill 2420, which mandates online…

7 months ago

Texas Senate Considers Abortion Legislation

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee recently discussed three key bills related to abortion law, including SB 31, which aims…

7 months ago

Texas Senate Passes DOGE Bill to Cut Regulations

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 14, legislation aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and taxpayers. Authored by…

7 months ago

Federal Judge Rules Texas Prisons Without Air Conditioning Are Unconstitutional

A U.S. District Judge has ruled that housing Texas prison inmates in facilities without air conditioning during extreme heat is…

7 months ago

Texas Senate Committee Reviews Bills to Improve Classroom Environment

The Texas Senate Education K-16 Committee discussed a series of bills aimed at improving the classroom environment in public schools.…

7 months ago

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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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.…

7 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…

7 months ago