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Sen. Cruz, Cornyn Lead GOP Criticism of Biden’s Mental Acuity and Border Policies

In a Senate committee hearing  examining former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity while in office, top Republicans accused the administration…

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Lt. Governor Patrick Holds Press Conference on THC Bill Veto

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) held a press conference this week, questioning why Governor Greg Abbott (R) vetoed Senate Bill…

2 months ago

Dan Patrick Condemns Abbott’s Veto of THC Product Ban

Governor Greg Abbott's  (R) late-night veto of Senate Bill 3, which would have banned certain hemp-derived THC products in Texas,…

2 months ago

Gov. Abbott Unveils Special Session Plans, Reviews Legislative Wins

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that a special legislative session will convene on July 21, following the end of the…

2 months ago

John Paul Mitchell Systems Relocates HQ to Texas, Bringing Jobs and Investment

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced today that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS), the globally recognized professional hair care brand, will…

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Texas Sets Employment Records, Outpacing National Job Growth

Texas has once again broken all previous records for employment, total jobs, and labor force size, according to the latest…

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Texas Education Agency Finds STAAR Results 'Encouraging'

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the 2025 STAAR results for grades 3 through 8, calling them “encouraging” despite…

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SpaceX Starship Explodes During Test at Texas Launch Site

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Beach in Texas,…

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USDA Launches $8.5 Million Facility to Combat Screwworm Threat in Texas

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins (R) launched an $8.5 million sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Air Base…

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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Landmark $20 Billion Water Infrastructure Law

Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 into law, launching what he called the…

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