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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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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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