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Senator Cesar Blanco: 'happy to join in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Borderplex Alliance'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2023
On Oct. 20th, Senator César Blanco shared that he and his staff were proud to be celebrating the success that the Borderplex Alliance has made in increasing jobs and capital investments in their ten years of service. Senator Blanco expressed his happiness in participating in the work of the Borderplex Alliance and sharing in their successes as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Senator Huffman given the Texas Broadband Champion Award
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2023
On Oct. 17, Senator Joan Huffman announced that she has been awarded the Broadband Champion Award by Connect the Future Texas. The award was given to Senator Huffman in recognition of her work in allocating $1.5 billion towards improving broadband expansion and Texas 9-1-1 infrastructure.
Senator Brian Birdwell: 'Congrats to the Carruth family of Comanche Co & the Hastings family of Bosque Co'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2023
On Oct. 20th, Senator Brian Birdwell congratulated the award winners from the 2023 Family Land Heritage Celebration hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. The winners have demonstrated a long history of agricultural involvement throughout Texas.
Senator Flores' human trafficking bill advances out of the Senate
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2023
Senator Pete Flores celebrated the approval of SB4, which would give higher punishments to human traffickers if passed by the House.
School Choice Advances, Senator Bettencourt applauds the work of the Senate
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 20, 2023
Senator Paul Bettencourt congratulated Senator Brandon Creighton on finally getting school choice SB1 approved by the Senate and moved on to the House. In a statement, Bettencourt praised SB1, calling it "by far the best universal school choice bill that we’ve passed out of the Senate."
Senator Tan Parker: 'Let's honor folks like Blake Pyron driving Texas' prosperity!'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 20, 2023
Senator Tan Parker brings awareness to the work of Blake Pyron who has done work to help entrepreneurs who have disabilities be able to grow their businesses and their experience. "Let's honor folks like Blake Pyron driving Texas' prosperity!" Senator Parker stated.
Senator John Whitmire: 'The way we treat animals is a reflection of how we treat others.'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 20, 2023
Senator John Whitmire recently spoke at the Link Symposium sponsored by the Texas Humane Legislative Network (THLN), where he emphasized the strong connection between animal and human abuse. During his speech, Senator Whitmire stated, "The way we treat animals is a reflection of how we treat others."
Senator Nathan Johnson: 'Congrats to the 2023 Together Elevate small business grant recipients in the DFW region.'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 20, 2023
Senator Nathan Johnson congratulated the recipients of the Together Elevate grants and explained that every grant was given to support a growing small business. "Congrats to the 2023 @TogetherElevate small business grant recipients in the DFW region," Senator Johnson tweeted.
SENATOR MAYES MIDDLETON SAYS HIS BILL PROVIDES NATION’S STRONGEST BAN ON COVID VACCINE MANDATES
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 17, 2023
Senator Mayes Middleton shares that the newly initiated Senate Bill 7 will put a more substantial ban on employers requiring a Covid vaccine from their employees.
Young Conservatives of Texas name Bryan Hughes most conservative member of Texas Senate
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 16, 2023
The Young Conservatives of Texas recently voted Senator Bryan Hughes as the most conservative member of the Texas State Senate.
Every Texan CEO: 'vouchers are not inevitable, instead we have broad bipartisan opposition and irritation'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 10, 2023
Marisa Bono, CEO of Every Texan, and Texas House Democrats have expressed their strong opposition to Governor Greg Abbott's school choice legislation. This legislation includes education savings accounts and vouchers, which have been a priority for Governor Abbott.
Senator Brandon Creighton: 'The future of the GOP is bright'
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 4, 2023
Senator Brandon Creighton spoke at the Youth Summit this week, where many young future conservative leaders gathered to listen to notable GOP speakers who play a key part in today's politics. Senator Creighton expressed his excitement about the future of the GOP, stating, "The future of the GOP is bright, and that was on full display at the Texas Youth Summit this week!" He expressed his gratitude to Christian Collins for inviting him to be part of the largest group of young conservative thought leaders in the nation.
Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa: 'Thank you to Walmart for their generous support of the Food Bank of the Rio Grand Valley'
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 27, 2023
Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa expresses his gratitude to Walmart for their generous awarding of a $358,200 grant to the Food Bank of the Rio Grand Valley. In a tweet, Senator Hinojosa thanked Walmart for their support and announced that the grant will help in feeding families in need.
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CEO of American Federation for Children: Republicans against education freedom 'should expect to lose their seat in the Republican primary next year'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 25, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his intent to call a special session for the Texas legislature aimed at passing a monumental school choice bill, which failed in May due to a number of Republicans' opposition. Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, called out these legislative members for not supporting parents' rights.
Miles: 'It is unbelievable that the district whose actions led to the creation of the CROWN Act is the first to defy the new law'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 14, 2023
On Sept. 8, Sen. Borris Miles challenged Barber Hill School to rescind their actions of punishing a student based on his hairstyle and to revise their current protocols to abide by the CROWN Act.
Texas State Rep. announces run for re-election
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 12, 2023
Having served District 41 for more than 10 years, State Rep. Bobby Guerra is running for re-election in November 2024.
Reynolds: 'I was honored and humbled'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 12, 2023
Rep. Ron Reynolds, who represents the 27th District, was awarded the American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce’s Inaugural Black Excellence Award on Sept. 9.
Governor Greg Abbott announces new medical bill requiring hospitals to supply itemized bills to patients
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 9, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new medical bill in Texas that aims to provide transparency and fairness to patients. The bill requires hospitals to supply patients with itemized bills that are easy to understand. This comes after an investigation revealed that many hospitals in the state were suing patients over unpaid bills without prior warning.
Burns on Proposition 1: 'Vote yes'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 7, 2023
DeWayne Burns, representative of District 58, works to advocate for Proposition 1, the Right to Farm law.
Rep. Bumgarner: 'I look forward to working with this great group to come up with some real-time trafficking solutions and thwart the cartels'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 7, 2023
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner (R-Roanoke) tweeted on Sept. 5 that he's excited that he will lead the Texas Young Republican Federation's (TYRF) Subcommittee on Cartels and Human Trafficking.
