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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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June 12, 2025
DALLAS, TX - In an overwhelming demonstration of momentum, conservative Republican
candidate for Texas Comptroller, Don Huffines, continues to secure endorsements at an
unprecedented pace – blowing by the opposition, surging past any historical precedent.
From Bluestone Creatives, LLC
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June 12, 2025
Harris County, TX — After a 3-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners Court has voted to repurpose nearly $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds originally earmarked for Uplift Harris guaranteed basic income pilot to housing, homelessness and food insecurity programs. Commissioner Adrian Garcia supported the measure.
From Harris County Precinct 2 By Adrian Garcia Commissioner - Harris County Precinct 2
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June 12, 2025
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit in the ongoing 23andMe bankruptcy case to obtain a judgment confirming Texans’ right to their genetic data and requiring 23andMe to comply with Texas’s data privacy laws.
From The Attorney General of Texas By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas
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June 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON-VA) funding bill out of the House Appropriations Committee, which he serves on. Congressman Gonzales drafted several key provisions in the bill that benefit Texas military installations and veteran communities from South to West Texas, including El Paso and San Antonio. This legislation fully funds VA benefits and programs.
From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas
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June 11, 2025
TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO releases the following statement in solidarity with the Texas immigrant community ahead of planned, peaceful protests across the state.
From Texas AFL-CIO
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June 10, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Representative Dennis Paul for election in the Republican Primary for Senate District 11, which covers nearly all of Galveston County, more than two-thirds of Brazoria County, and part of Harris County.
From Cision One By Texans for Lawsuit Reform
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June 10, 2025
Laredo--State Representative Richard Pena Raymond-D Laredo (District 42) Announced he is running for re-election in 2026. "Overall, we had a great Legislative Session, not just for Laredo, but for all of Texas. But with this massive growing economy and the challenges it presents, we need to do more. I'm excited to announce I will be running for re-election and look forward to working on Interim Charges, so we can be fully prepared for the 90th Legislative Session," said Rep. Raymond.
From Representative Richard Pena Raymond - District 42
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June 10, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-Garland) is proud to announce key victories during the 89th Texas Legislature's session, which concluded on June 2.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Rhetta Andres Bowers - HD 113
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June 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) asked the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Scott Turner, about housing issues facing veterans and foster youth. Congressman Gonzales also received a commitment from HUD Secretary Turner to visit Texas' 23rd Congressional District.
From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas
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June 10, 2025
BROWNSVILLE, TX – Today, June 10, 2025 – State Representative Erin Elizabeth Gámez announced her intention to seek re-election to Texas House District 38. Representative Gámez issued the following statement:
From Representative Erin Gamez - HD 38
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June 9, 2025
AUSTIN – The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously agreed with a multistate amicus brief joined by Attorney General Ken Paxton, dismissing a lawsuit by Mexico targeting American firearms manufacturers.
From The Attorney General of Texas By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas
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June 9, 2025
(San Antonio, TX) – State Representative Marc LaHood today announced he is seeking re-election to continue representing House District 121 in the Texas Legislature.
During the most recent legislative session, LaHood played a key role in delivering major wins for Texas families:
From Griffin Communications LLC
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June 6, 2025
Judge’s ruling is detrimental to the state and its residents
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) expresses profound disappointment that the will of the Texas Legislature to enable the Texas Dream Act to continue has been overturned by a federal judge.
From Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops
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June 5, 2025
Austin, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus and the Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against the Texas Dream Act—a law that, for over 20 years, allowed certain undocumented students who graduated from Texas high schools to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities:
From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus
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June 5, 2025
AUSTIN – Today, Attorney General Ken Paxton—who is also running to be the United States Senator for Texas—declined to defend the Texas Dream Act in federal court following a DOJ lawsuit seeking to enjoin the law from further enforcement. Passed in 2001, the Texas Dream Act allows long-time Texas residents who attended high school in Texas, and agree to becoming permanent residents as soon as practicable, to apply for in-state tuition at a Texas public university.
From Senator Sarah Eckhardt - District 14
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June 3, 2025
AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has released its Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) data for January 2025, reporting 14 medically necessary abortions performed under Texas law's life-of-the-mother exception for that month. This brings the total reported number to 171 medically necessary abortions in Texas during the 31 months following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
From Texas Alliance for Life
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June 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TX — In an overwhelming show of bipartisan support from both chambers, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed Senate Bill 568 (SB 568), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R – Houston), to fundamentally restructure how special education is funded across Texas public schools. The legislation, which passed the Senate 30-0 and House 141-0, now advances to the Governor’s desk for signature.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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June 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Legislature has concurred final passage on Senate Bill 15 (SB 15), marking a major step forward in addressing the state’s growing housing affordability crisis. The bill, authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), with 10 bipartisan joint authors, and designated a priority bill by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, is now headed to Governor Greg Abbotts Desk for signature to become law. If the bill is signed, it will become effective September 1, 2025.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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June 2, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives adjourned sine die, concluding the 89th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. Over the past 140 days, Chairman Drew Darby (R-San Angelo) saw his most successful legislative session to date, delivering key conservative wins for West Texas and the Concho Valley.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Drew Darby - District 72
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June 2, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas –As the 89th Legislature adjourns sine die, Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today issued the below statement highlighting the session’s major victories for Texas families, educators, and taxpayers.
From The State of Texas Speaker By Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows
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May 31, 2025
Austin, TX – Legislation by State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles for food truck owners across Texas has cleared both chambers of the Texas Legislature and is now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Brooks Landgraf
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June 2, 2025
TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO releases the following statement on Sine Die, the last day of the 89th Legislative Session.
“Workers showed up this session to testify, rally, and hold our lawmakers accountable,” said Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Aguilar. “But while we did win a few protections this session, Greg Abbott chose to side with the billionaires and the big corporations. Texas labor isn’t going anywhere, and we’ll keep fighting for all Texas workers.”
From Texas AFL-CIO
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June 2, 2025
We have exciting news to share today – Pluribus News is joining State Affairs, the groundbreaking digital town hall for democracy that unites a national network of statehouse reporters to offer unrivaled coverage of state-level policy and politics.
From Pluribus News
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June 2, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Legislature has approved House Bill 2, which provides $8.5 billion in additional
funding for public education. The bill, which has been sent to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature,
includes $100 million to offset rising regional insurance costs — a major win for coastal communities
and school districts across South Texas.
From New West Communications By Representative Todd Hunter
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June 2, 2025
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement as the legislature adjourns sine die:
Senate Democrats wrapped up the 2025 legislative session with major wins for Texas families—delivering meaningful property tax relief, passing the biggest investment in public education in more than a decade, and standing together against a costly voucher scheme that will drain public dollars from our neighborhood schools.
From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus
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June 2, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature wrapped up its 89th session today with a mix of environmental progress and missed opportunities. In a state where fossil fuel interests hold significant sway, Environment Texas is celebrating a string of victories in stopping major threats to clean energy and local environmental protections, while helping to advance a number of positive bills.
From Environment Texas
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May 31, 2025
(Austin, TX) – Texas State Representative Jared Patterson has secured a “blank check” for the City of Frisco for their ongoing efforts to remediate the former Exide Battery Recycling Center site. Once complete, the cleanup of this site should finally spur the development of Grand Park, the 1,011-acre crown jewel of North Texas public parks spanning from Dallas North Tollway west to Lake Lewisville and FM 423.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Jared Patterson - District 106
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June 2, 2025
The Texas Legislature has approved House Bill 3689, which is Rep. Todd Hunter’s bill to fortify the
long-term future of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) so that it remains available
to coastal property owners.
From New West Communications
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May 30, 2025
“As reported, the Jubilee at Texas Parkway senior independent living facility’s elevators have been out of service for more than three weeks. It is difficult for many of these residents to use the stairs and some are even wheelchair bound. This is unconscionable!
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Borris L. Miles - District 13
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May 30, 2025
AUSTIN, TX (May 30, 2025) — Rene Candelaria has joined Western Governors University as the Regional Director of the South Region, covering Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and Louisiana. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education and workforce development.
From Western Governors University
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May 30, 2025
AUSTIN, TX – With the final passage of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) and Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senator Bettencourt, joined by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and members of the Texas Senate, held a press conference at the State Capitol to celebrate the bipartisan passage of this legislative milestone, now headed to Governor Greg Abbotts desk for signature.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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May 28, 2025
AUSTIN, TX — In a landmark bipartisan victory for tax fairness and local control, Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) into law, authored by Rep. Gary Gates (R-Rosenberg) and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston).
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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May 29, 2025
Austin, TX – The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) strongly condemns the Texas House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) this week. SB 8 is a dangerous measure that forces local law enforcement to act as federal immigration agents. Now closer to becoming law, this bill will divert critical public safety resources, erode trust between police and communities, and heighten the risk of civil rights violations across the state.
From Texas Civil Rights Project
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May 27, 2025
AUSTIN TX — Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senate sponsor of House Bill 4 (HB 4) authored by Rep. Brad Buckley (R-Salado), announced the Texas Senate passed HB 4 with bipartisan support, a 23-8 vote, to deliver overdue reforms to restore public trust in Texas' three-decade-old public school accountability and assessment system.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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May 27, 2025
The Texas State Teachers Association urges the House to reject the Senate’s substitute for House Bill 4 and ask for a conference committee. The House version of HB 4 was a significant improvement over the current STAAR test and state accountability system.
From Texas State Teachers Association
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May 28, 2025
AUSTIN— State Representative Armando “Mando” Martinez (D-Weslaco) announces the funding of various projects for House District 39 and the Rio Grande Valley. “I am proud to have secured over $47.3 million for projects that will improve the quality of life, economic development, promoting growth” Representative Martinez stated.
From Texas House of Representatives By Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez - District 39
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May 28, 2025
Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) Senate Bill 38 (SB 38), commonly known as the “Squatters Bill”, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature and heads to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature after passing the Texas Senate in concurrence with House amendments by a vote of 23–8. SB 38, which was sponsored in the House by Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-Garland).
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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May 28, 2025
“The Texas Legislature sent a strong signal that the Lone Star State is serious about leading the world in advanced technology and innovation with the overwhelming passage of Senate Bill 2206, which extends and improves the state’s research and development (R&D) tax credit and reaffirms Texas as a top destination for innovation investment.
From G Fox Consulting By Texans for Innovation
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May 28, 2025
AUSTIN—Texas pharmacists today applauded Governor Greg Abbott for signing into law legislation to help protect Texas patients, pharmacies and employers from some of the anti-competitive, anti-consumer practices of middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
From Texas Pharmacy Association By ROSS Communications
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May 27, 2025
AUSTIN, TX - On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Homeschool Freedom Act (House Bill 2674) passed the legislature with a final Senate vote of 21-10.
HB 2674, authored by State Representative David Cook and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Brent Hagenbuch, affirms and strengthens the legal protections that shield Texas homeschoolers from bureaucratic overreach. The proposed law would prevent state agencies such as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the State Board of Education (SBOE) from creating or enforcing their own regulations on homeschooling.
From Texas Home School Coalition
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May 22, 2025
“We have been working diligently with the House in countless meetings and thoughtful discussions throughout the session to create the most effective school finance bill in Texas history,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
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May 23, 2025
Austin, TX - The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) strongly opposes Senate Bill 3, which reinstates harsh criminal penalties for possession of consumable hemp products and marks a dangerous return to the failed policies of overcriminalization.
From Texas Civil Rights Project
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May 23, 2025
Austin, TX - Nearly five years after the police killing of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with police violence, the Texas Legislature has passed SB 2570 – a bill that will make it nearly impossible to hold Texas law enforcement and corrections officers criminally accountable for serious harm caused by so-called “less lethal” weapons like stun guns, tear gas, batons, and bean bag rounds.
From Texas Civil Rights Project
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May 23, 2025
Each year, the Texas Bar Foundation honors those who exemplify the highest standards
of the legal profession. This year, Senior Justice Debra Lehrmann, Supreme Court of Texas, has
been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award from the
Texas Bar Foundation.
From Texas Bar Foundation By Excel 1031 Exchange, LLC.
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May 23, 2025
AUSTIN – The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have taken legal action supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for conspiring to artificially manipulate the coal market through anticompetitive trade practices.
From The Attorney General of Texas By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas
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May 23, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – On Saturday, Texas immigrant workers, alongside Workers Defense Action Fund, Texas AFL-CIO, Grassroots Leadership, and Texas Civil Rights Projects will gather in the Capitol Rotunda to sound the alarm on Senate Bill 8 (SB 8).
From Texas AFL-CIO
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May 22, 2025
“The approval of the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' in the House is a significant win for American agriculture. This budget reconciliation package, championed by President Trump, includes vital Farm Bill provisions that help tackle the increasing farming costs and pursue a more sustainable fiscal future for the nation.
From Texas Department of Agriculture
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May 22, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (May 22, 2025) – The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) proudly welcomes Blue Energy, a leading technology company pioneering next-generation nuclear power plants, as a Founding Member.
"With 367 miles of coastline and 23 seaports, Texas is strategically positioned to lead in the deployment of coastal nuclear reactors," said TNA President Reed Clay.
From Texas Nuclear Alliance
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May 22, 2025
AUSTIN—Texas pharmacists are urging members of the Texas Senate to support House Bill 3540, a measure to ensure options for parents who choose to vaccinate their children. The bill has the support of the state’s physicians.
HB 3540 codifies into state law the current ability of pharmacists to order and administer certain recommended childhood vaccines. The bill, by state Rep. Sam Harless (R-Houston), passed the House and is now pending in the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.
From Texas Pharmacy Association By ROSS Communications
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May 20, 2025
AUSTIN, TX — In a overwhelmingly bipartisan victory for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases, the Texas House made final passage on Senate Bill 984 (SB 984), authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and sponsored by Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian), with a unanimous 147-0 vote. Marking a powerful step forward in expanding patient-centered care for Texans with acute rare diseases.
From The Senate of Texas By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7
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May 21, 2025
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSG Advocates, the new federal lobbying arm of The Southern Group, is proud to announce a major expansion of its presence in Washington with the addition of three powerhouse hires: Brian Darling, Beau Rothschild, and Kaitlyn Roberts.
From The Southern Group
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