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July 11, 2025
Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers remain with the families and communities in Kerr County and Central Texas who have been impacted by the recent floods.
Governor Abbott has announced the agenda for the Special Session beginning July 21, with a strong focus on flood recovery and preparedness following the devastating Hill Country floods.
From Texas Economic Development Corporation
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July 11, 2025
DALLAS, TX - Today, the Don Huffines campaign for Texas Comptroller announced it has
raised over $15 million, an unprecedented fundraising total for a Texas Comptroller’s race.
This record-breaking support shows Texans are ready for transparent, efficient
government, and they’re backing a proven fighter who will protect every taxpayer dollar.
From Bluestone Creatives, LLC
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July 11, 2025
Amanda Edwards to Hold Press Conference to Oppose Redistricting of the 18th Congressional District Proposed by Gov. Abbott with Special Session
From Amanda Edwards for Congress
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July 9, 2025
The timing of Governor Abbott’s special session agenda is nothing short of offensive.
Just five days after catastrophic floods began claiming lives across Central and West Texas—with hundreds dead or still missing—he released an 18-item agenda that buries disaster response beneath a mountain of partisan priorities.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers - HD 113
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July 10, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced he is leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to leverage San Antonio's well-established military infrastructure and geographical strengths in ongoing considerations by the Pentagon to consolidate United States Army North and United States Army South into a newly formed Western Hemisphere Command.
From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas
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July 10, 2025
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows created the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, which will meet jointly. Upon creating the committees, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows issued the following statements:
From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
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July 10, 2025
Austin, Texas, July 10, 2025 – Butler Snow LLP is pleased to welcome attorney J.R. Johnson to the firm’s Austin office as a member of the Specialized Advocacy practice group. Johnson brings over 15 years of private and public sector experience in commercial litigation and government affairs, including his most recent role as Executive Director of the Texas Ethics Commission.
From Butler Snow LLP
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July 10, 2025
(Houston, TX) — Former City Councilmember Dwight Boykins, candidate for Houston City Council At-Large Position #4, today announced a growing list of endorsements from respected leaders across Houston and across the aisle.
From Elite Change
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July 10, 2025
DALLAS, TX - Today, the Don Huffines campaign for Texas Comptroller announced it has raised over $15 million, an unprecedented fundraising total for a Texas Comptroller’s race. This record-breaking support shows Texans are ready for transparent, efficient government, and they’re backing a proven fighter who will protect every taxpayer dollar.
From Republican Huffines for Comptroller
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July 10, 2025
TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO publicly released a pro-worker scorecard for members of the Texas Legislature ahead of the upcoming special session.
From Texas AFL-CIO
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July 10, 2025
The State of Texas is grieving the unthinkable loss of life in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend. Over one hundred sons and daughters of Texas are dead, and more than one hundred are still missing. The depth of the tragedy is indescribable, and it is still unfolding.
From Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus
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July 8, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the second longest serving member of the Senate Committee on Education K-16, chaired by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), and author of SB 1365 (87R), which restored and strengthened the A-F accountability system, released the following statement in response to the 15th Court of Appeals’ ruling securing the 2nd major legal victory for the State of Texas releasing the 2023-2024 public school A-F accountability ratings.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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July 9, 2025
“There has been a lot of misinformation flying around lately, so let me clarify: the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has absolutely no connection to cloud seeding or any form of weather modification.
From Texas Department of Agriculture By Commissioner Sid Miller
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July 9, 2025
(Frisco, TX) - Traffic remains one of the top concerns for me and for all residents of northeastern Denton County. As one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, our portion of Denton County deserves more attention than it’s getting.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Jared Patterson - District 106
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July 9, 2025
Houston, TX — Harris County Precinct 2, in partnership with the Houston Dynamo and Freewalls, is proud to unveil a new mural at the Leonel Castillo Community Center. This is part of a larger effort to revitalize and beautify public spaces, celebrate Houston’s rich cultural identity, and uplift local talent.
From Harris County Precinct 2 By Adrian Garcia Commissioner - Harris County Precinct 2
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July 7, 2025
As the death toll continues to rise and the rain continues to fall, the weight on our hearts only deepens. What was meant to be a time of summer joy has turned into a season of sorrow for so many families across Kerr County—and beyond.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers
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July 8, 2025
“In light of the devastating and deadly floods that have impacted the Concho Valley, Hill Country, and Central Texas—and in response to overwhelming feedback from constituents—I am respectfully urging Governor Abbott to add Emergency Disaster Preparedness & Relief to the July 21st Special Session agenda,” said Representative Darby.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Drew Darby - District 72
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July 6, 2025
My heart is heavy as I lift up every family affected by the devastating tragedy
in Kerr County—especially those who sent their daughters to Camp Mystic,
trusting they’d return home with memories of friendship, laughter, and joy.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers
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July 7, 2025
AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has released its Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report through April 2025, reporting hundreds of medically necessary abortions performed under Texas law's life-of-the-mother exception.
From Texas Alliance for Life
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July 3, 2025
GARLAND, TX - State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers officially announced her campaign for reelection to the Texas House of Representatives today, reaffirming her commitment to delivering results and putting families first in Garland, Mesquite, and Rowlett.
From Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers, HD-113
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July 3, 2025
Texas Impact issues the following statement on the passage of the federal budget reconciliation act:
The reconciliation package, aka the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” does not improve or advance the policies and programs it upends. It does not reflect the ideals our nation has articulated in our foundational documents including our commitment to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for all the members of our community.
From Texas Impact
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July 1, 2025
The 89th Legislative Session made it abundantly clear that Nate Schatzline is more
interested in serving billionaire donors and Texas’ political elite than truly representing the
families of HD 93.
From Steve Sprowls for Texas House, District 93
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July 2, 2025
A group of 16 multifaith and nonreligious Texas families filed suit in federal court today to block a new state law requiring all public elementary and secondary schools to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
From Freedom From Religion Foundation
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July 2, 2025
HOUSTON TX – Texas Lieutenant Governor and conservative Republican candidate
for re-election, Dan Patrick, released the following statement:
From Blakemore & Associates By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
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July 2, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, TX — State Representative Trey Wharton announced today that he will seek reelection to the Texas House, continuing his service to the people of House District 12, which includes Brazos (partial), Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker, and Washington counties.
From Texana Public Affairs By Representative Trey Wharton, HD 12
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July 1, 2025
Landgraf’s chemical storage reform inspired by West Texans becomes law
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Brooks Landgraf
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June 30, 2025
JUNE 27, 2025 - A coalition of national and state education leaders, advocates, and community organizations will hold a virtual press conference on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT to address the urgent need for the U.S. Department of Education to release FY25 funds and spotlight the broader threats facing public education funding nationwide.
From National Association for Bilingual Education
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June 30, 2025
MANSFIELD, TX – State Representative David Cook announced his bid for Texas Senate District 22, following the retirement announcement of State Senator Brian Birdwell.
From David Cook For Texas
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June 30, 2025
To the Citizens of Senate District 22: Today I inform you of my decision not to seek re-election for another term as your State Senator. It has been the high honor of my life, on par with commanding United States soldiers, to serve my fellow Texans for over 15 years.
From Brian Birdwell Campaign
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June 30, 2025
FORT WORTH – Steve Sprowls, a combat decorated Air Force veteran and three-term school
board trustee, officially launches his campaign for Texas House District 93 today.
From Steve Sprowls for Texas House, District 93
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June 27, 2025
It is unacceptable and unconscionable that the elevators at Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior independent living facility, have been out of service for nearly two months! Our seniors are the most vulnerable members of our community, and those living in this facility have been left with nothing but excuses.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Borris L. Miles - District 13
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June 27, 2025
FORT WORTH – Leigh Wambsganss (womz-gonz), longtime political activist, announces her candidacy for Texas Senate District 9 today.
From Blakemore & Associates By Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate
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June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 (HOUSTON) — The BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by global music icon and Houston native Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has awarded a gift of $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band to support the band’s musical excellence and academic achievement.
From Cision One
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June 27, 2025
Dallas, Texas – In a bold move to transform the future of sports leadership and analytics, the Center for Sports Leadership and Learning at Abilene Christian University (ACU) yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) during the opening session of the SABR 2025 National Convention in Dallas, Texas.
From Story and Strategy Public Relations By Abilene Christian University
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June 27, 2025
AUSTIN—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on the challenge of House Bill 1181, legislation Texas State Representative Matt Shaheen passed to protect children from online pornography. “This Supreme Court ruling is a triumph in our duty to protect children from the adult industry whose goal is to create lifetime customers by peddling porn to sexualize and groom children,” said Shaheen.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Matt Shaheen - District 66
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June 25, 2025
LUFKIN, TX – Long time community leader and East Texas native Rocky Thigpen
announced today that he will run in the Republican Primary for State Representative in
House District 9, which includes all of Angelina, Houston, Polk, San Augustine, Trinity,
and Tyler Counties.
From Rocky Thigpen
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June 25, 2025
HOUSTON, TX – Higher Heights for America PAC, the nation’s premier organization dedicated to building the political power of Black women, has reaffirmed its endorsement of Amanda Edwards in the Special Election to represent Texas’s 18th Congressional District. Higher Heights previously endorsed Edwards during the primary and is continuing its support as the district prepares to choose new leadership following the passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner.
From Edwards for Houston
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June 25, 2025
State Representative Todd Hunter, a stalwart champion for the Coastal Bend, today announced his bid
for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives District 32. As a leader who has delivered for Nueces and
Aransas counties, Chairman Hunter is committed to continuing his work on behalf of the region’s families and
communities.
From New West Communications
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June 24, 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texans asked for property tax relief, and Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) has successfully delivered through the authorship and Senate Sponsorship of eight bold property tax rate reform measures passed during the 89th Legislative session. The comprehensive, bi-partisan reforms are designed to reduce tax burdens by increasing fiscal transparency and accountability among local governments.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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June 24, 2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is highlighting new state laws that will help Texas students with disabilities. Gov. Greg Abbott signed these measures into law prior to his June 22 deadline to take action on bills passed by the Texas Legislature during its 89th regular session.
From The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
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June 24, 2025
Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 3057 into law, authored by State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa). Set to take effect on September 1, 2025, the new law expands access to life-saving chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy for Texans in rural and underserved communities.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Brooks Landgraf
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June 23, 2025
HOUSTON – Senator Joan Huffman, former state prosecutor, District Court Judge,
and conservative State Senator, announced her candidacy for Texas Attorney General
today. Huffman made the following statement:
From Blakemore & Associates By Texans for Joan Huffman
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June 23, 2025
AUSTIN, TX—The Travis County Democratic Party held their June County Executive Committee on Saturday, June 21, to elect the next County Chair. With a 94% voter turnout, the Precinct Chairs have selected Doug Greco as the next Travis County Democratic Party Chair. Greco faced three opponents and was selected on the first ballot of the election by a majority of Precinct Chairs.
From Travis County Democratic Party
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June 20, 2025
AUSTIN ? The Texas labor market set new record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in May. Texas added 28,100 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,340,800 nonfarm jobs.
From Texas Workforce Commission
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June 19, 2025
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement endorsing Texas Senator Kelly Hancock to be the next Texas Comptroller:
From Governor Greg Abbott Press Office By Governor Greg Abbott
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June 19, 2025
From Cision One
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June 17, 2025
As members of the Texas Senate, we come together—united across party
lines—to unequivocally condemn political violence in all forms. The devastating
events in Minnesota over the weekend that claimed the lives of former House
Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and critically injured
Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, strike at the very core of our
shared democratic values.
From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus
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June 18, 2025
AUSTIN – General Mills, Inc. (“General Mills”) has agreed to remove artificial dyes from its products following an investigation by Attorney General Paxton into the company for deceptively marketing its cereals that contain petroleum-based food colorings.
From The Attorney General of Texas By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas
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June 13, 2025
AUSTIN - I want to thank Israel for doing all they can to protect the world — including destroying Iran’s capabilities to begin a nuclear war.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Richard Pena Raymond - District 42
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June 14, 2025
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement:
We are heartbroken and outraged by the assassination of Democratic State Representative and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted assassination of Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus
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June 16, 2025
Austin, TX – Texas is experiencing a signifi cant surge in energy, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. With billions in public and private investment now fl owing into Central Texas, demand for highly skilled construction workers has never been higher.
From North America's Building Trades Union
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June 16, 2025
GARLAND, TX – Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-Garland) will administer the oath of office to her son, John P. Bowers III, as he officially joins the Rowlett City Council representing Place 6.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Rhetta Andres Bowers - HD 113
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June 16, 2025
DENTON, TX – Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to sign Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), and House Bill 9 (HB 9), a key part of the 89th Legislature’s $10 billion property tax relief package, into law on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse Legacy Room in Denton, Texas.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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June 13, 2025
Texas State Representative Jeff Barry today announced that he will run for re-election in next year’s Republican Primary.
From Catalyst Advisors Group By Republican State Representative Jeff Barry
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June 13, 2025
TEXAS — MOVE Texas stands firmly against the ongoing orders from President Trump and Governor Abbott to deploy military force in anticipation of peaceful protests against the inhumane and unconstitutional ICE raids across our state and country.
From MOVE Texas
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June 13, 2025
HOUSTON, TX – Amanda Edwards, candidate for Congress in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, is honored to receive the endorsement of Alison Leland, respected civic leader and the widow of the late Congressman Mickey Leland of the 18th Congressional District. Congressman Leland’s leadership was cut short by a tragic plane crash during a 1989 mission to Ethiopia. His legacy of service continues to live on in Houston and throughout the nation.
From Amanda Edwards for Congress
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