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 [email protected]

Texas Awards $40.8M to Support Veterans and Their Families

Raeylee Barefield

June 2, 2026

Governor Greg Abbott (R) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) announced that more than $40.8 million in Fund for Veterans'...

Michael Cloud Secures Key Corpus Christi Army Depot Wins

Raeylee Barefield

June 2, 2026

The House Armed Services Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including several provisions backed...

Fifth Circuit Backs Texas App Store Verification Law in Ken Paxton Appeal

Raeylee Barefield

June 2, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) secured a significant legal victory after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth...

Matrix Renewables Breaks Ground on $750 Million Solar Project

Raeylee Barefield

June 1, 2026

Matrix Renewables and EPC Contractor SOLV Energy have officially begun construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a major utility-scale solar...

Ken Paxton Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Discord

Raeylee Barefield

June 1, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that he has secured an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Discord, requiring...

Beth Van Duyne Pushes to Expand Affordable Health Insurance Options

Raeylee Barefield

June 1, 2026

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R) has introduced new legislation designed to expand healthcare coverage options for small businesses, self-employed workers,...