Raeylee Barefield

Texas Senate Moves to Curb Cell Phone Use in Classrooms

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would largely ban student cell phone use during class time in public schools,…

1 year ago

Department of Transportation Terminates $63.9M Grant for Dallas-Houston Rail Line

The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially terminated a $63.9 million federal planning grant for the proposed high-speed rail line…

1 year ago

Dan Crenshaw to Lead New Intelligence Committee Task Force on Cartels

In a move to intensify efforts against transnational criminal organizations, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Chairman Rick Crawford…

1 year ago

Dan Patrick Announces Re-Election Campaign Following Trump Endorsement

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) officially announced his campaign for re-election in 2026 following an endorsment from President Donald…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Approves Creation of Homeland Security Division within DPS

In a move aimed at streamlining state security operations and improving preparedness, the Texas Senate approved a measure that would…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Cracks down on Squatters and Protects Property Owners

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, a high-priority measure authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) and championed by…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Passes Trio of Bills Targeting Youth Vaping

The Texas Senate this week passed three bills designed to curb advertising and sales of vaping products to children. The…

1 year ago

Governor Abbott Reinforces School Choice as Top Priority in Texas Legislature

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his push for school choice, calling it a transformative step for the…

1 year ago

Election Days Reduced in Texas Under New Bill

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1209, a bill designed to reduce the number of election days in the…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Votes to Transform Special Education Funding

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 568, legislation that aims to reform the way special education services are funded…

1 year ago