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Texas Senate Approves $13.2 Billion Supplemental Budget Focused on Infrastructure, Relief, and Pensions

The Texas Senate approved a $13.2 billion supplemental budget, using part of the state’s $23.8 billion surplus. The funding aligns…

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Governor Abbott Enacts App Store Accountability Act, Strengthening Parental Oversight Texas

Texas has taken a major step in strengthening parental control over children's digital experiences with the passage of Senate Bill…

21 hours ago

Texas Leaders Divided Over THC Legislation

With the passage of Senate Bill 3, Texas has sharply reversed its course on what was once a pro-business, low-regulation…

2 days ago

Cruz Warns Trump Administration on Tariffs: 'Two Paths Ahead'

In a recent interview with Texas Politics, Senator Ted Cruz (R) outlined what he sees as two diverging paths the…

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Texas Passes App Store Accountability Act, Strengthening Parental Oversight

Momentum is growing nationwide to give parents more control over their children’s digital lives, with state legislature pushing forward bills…

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Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks

Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem. The missile attacks mark the…

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LONESTAR — 5.26.2025 — Texas House Secures House Bill 2 Agreement — Crockett Urges Dallas VA Investigation — and More...

In a landmark move for public education, lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate have reached a bipartisan agreement on…

3 days ago

Crockett Wants Investigation Into VA Staffing Cuts in Dallas

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) is calling for an immediate investigation into staff cuts from the Trump Administration and how they…

6 days ago

Texas Lawmakers Reach Historic School Funding Agreement with House Bill 2

In a landmark move for public education, lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate have reached a bipartisan agreement on…

6 days ago

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs

The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico. The sanctions target members…

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