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Governor Abbott Endorses Burrows For Re-Election, Speakership

Governor Greg Abbott (R) endorsed state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) for re-election this week during a campaign reception in Lubbock.

9 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.29.2025 — Abbott Signs 'Make America Healthy Again' Bills — Texas Legislature Gives Over-The-Counter Ivermectin The Green Light — and More...

Governor Abbott Signs “Make America Healthy Again” Legislation In a ceremonial bill signing held today, Governor Greg Abbott (R) officially…

10 months ago

Brian Harrison Votes No on Youth-Camp Safety Bill

In response to House Bill 265, a bill designed to address some of those flood concerns, state Rep. Brian Harrison…

10 months ago

Patrick Backs Bill to Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions

State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) plans on introducing a bill that would curb political fundraising during special legislative sessions, and…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.21.2025 — Texas House Democrats Organize 'Slumber Party for Democracy' — Abbott Signs Emergency Abortion Care Ban — and More...

A group of Texas House Democrats returned to the chamber as part of an escalating protest against Republican efforts to…

10 months ago

Texas House Passes 'One Big Beautiful Congressional Map'

The Texas House has passed the "One Big Beautiful Congressional Map."

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.20.2025 — Abbott Unveils Major Investment in Texas Infrastructure — Abbott Signs Housing Bill to Boost Affordability — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a new 10-year transportation plan totaling more than $146 billion, aimed at addressing the infrastructure…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.19.2025 — Texas Voters are Split on Redistricting — Paxton Expands Legal Action Against O'Rourke — and More...

Texas Voters split on Redistricting Texas Democrats and Republicans have been at war over the GOP’s effort to add five…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.18.2025 — Abbott Awards First Semiconductor Grant — Obama Backs Texas House Democrats Amid Redistricting Battle — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced a $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to Austin Community College District…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.15.2025 — Texas Economy Takes Dip Amid Trade and Immigration Battle — Illinois Judge Blocks Arrest of Texas Democrats — and More...

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that Texas’ economy is slowing as job growth narrows,…

10 months ago