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Texas Lawmakers Rejected Emergency Response Bill Months Before Devastating Floods, Raising Questions on Preparedness

WildCard Charlie2 months ago08 mins

A legislative effort aimed at bolstering Texas’s emergency response capabilities was rejected by state lawmakers just months before the state was struck by recent devastating floods. The timing of this legislative failure has drawn scrutiny, prompting discussions about the adequacy of current preparedness measures in the face of increasingly severe weather events. Legislative Setback for…

Pennsylvania Senator Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Interfering with ICE Agents Amid Rising Tensions

WildCard Charlie2 months ago06 mins

HARRISBURG, PA – A Republican state senator in Pennsylvania has initiated a legislative effort aimed at significantly increasing criminal penalties for individuals found guilty of interfering with federal immigration officers operating within the commonwealth. The proposal, spearheaded by Lebanon County Republican Senator Chris Gebhard, seeks to strengthen legal protections for agents from U.S. Immigration and…

Texas Flood Disaster: Over 100 Dead, Editorial Demands Legislative Probe in Abbott’s Special Session

Tiana Blake2 months ago08 mins

A powerful call for legislative action has emerged following the devastating floods that struck the Texas Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend, resulting in a tragic death toll exceeding 100 people. An editorial published in the Houston Chronicle on July 8, 2025, argues forcefully that this catastrophe must be a central focus of the…

Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Infusing $175 Billion into Sweeping Border Security, Mass Deportations on July 4, 2025

Jackson Reed2 months ago06 mins

Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump signed into law the legislation he has championed as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4, 2025, marking a pivotal moment and what the administration has declared its first major legislative achievement of his second term. The signing ceremony, taking place on the nation’s Independence Day, underscored the…

Elon Musk Secures Sweeping Legislative Victories in Texas, Reshaping Corporate Landscape and Boosting SpaceX, Tesla Interests

hank thompson2 months ago08 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – Tech billionaire Elon Musk has successfully championed a suite of significant legislative changes during the 2025 Texas legislative session, effectively reshaping the state’s corporate legal framework and securing substantial benefits for his burgeoning enterprises, including SpaceX and Tesla. The legislative outcomes represent a significant win for Musk, addressing a reported “wish list”…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Special Session After Vetoing 25 Bills; Hemp Ban, Property Laws on Agenda

Jackson Reed3 months ago09 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the state legislature back to the Capitol for a special session, an order issued early Monday, June 23, 2025. The extraordinary session is set to commence on July 21, 2025, and is mandated to last no more than 30 days. The initial focus of the session…

Texas Governor Calls Special Session Following Extensive Vetoes; Key Legislation on Hemp, Property, Water on Agenda

Kendra Lane3 months ago07 mins

Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Legislature to convene for a special session beginning on Monday, July 21, following a significant number of bill vetoes from the recently concluded 89th Regular Legislative Session. The executive order calls lawmakers back to the state capital in Austin to address specific legislative priorities that…

Governor Abbott Enacts Over 300 Bills from 89th Texas Session, Hails State as “Blueprint”

hank thompson3 months ago010 mins

Austin, Texas – June 21, 2025 – In a significant legislative culmination, Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, formalized into law more than 300 bills that successfully navigated passage during the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The signing ceremony, held in the state capital of Austin, marked a critical step in translating legislative proposals…

Texas House Passes Bill Banning THC Products, Threatening $8 Billion Industry

Kendra Lane4 months ago07 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives late Wednesday night passed comprehensive legislation that would ban the sale and possession of virtually all products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a move poised to significantly impact the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Senate Bill 3, which had previously cleared the Texas Senate, received final approval in the House…

Texas Legislature Approves Near-Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC, Bill Sent to Governor Abbott

Emily Carter4 months ago06 mins

A sweeping legislative measure that would significantly curtail the availability of hemp-derived intoxicating products across Texas has cleared its final legislative hurdle and now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott. On May 26, 2025, the Texas Senate cast a decisive vote of 25–6 to concur with amendments previously adopted by the House of Representatives,…