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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…

5 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.11.2025 — Nehls Backs Paxton for Senate — Republicans Turn on Harrison — and More...

After months of generating speculation, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has officially announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate,…

5 months 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…

5 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.10.2025 — Burrows Keeps Speakership Despite Pushback — Paxton Announces Senate Campaign — and More...

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows' (R) first test of support came this week as the Texas House voted to oust…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.2.2025 — Actor McConaughey Urges Texas Invest in Film Industry — Proxy Voting Starts a 'Proxy War' — and More...

Texas has the opportunity to become a major player in the film industry, thanks to its thriving talent pool, diverse…

5 months ago

Matthew McConaughey Urges Texas to Invest in Film Industry Growth

Texas has the opportunity to become a major player in the film industry, thanks to its thriving talent pool, diverse…

5 months ago

LONESTAR — 3.28.2025 — New Poll Hints at 2026 Election Key Issues — Texas Senate Backs DOGE Bill Cutting Regulations — and More...

A new poll from Texas Public Opinion Research provides insight into the upcoming 2026 Texas Senate race between incumbent Senator…

6 months ago

Texas Senate Approves $336 Billion Budget for 2025-2027

The Texas Senate has approved a $336 billion budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, leveraging the state's budget surplus to fund…

6 months ago