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  Angry Republican Rep Unsuccessfully Attempts to Oust Speaker Burrows

  AUSTIN, TX — Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock was elected Speaker of the Texas House in January. The election accompanied controversy in that a small band of the right, having enlisted the help of national Republicans, had previously ousted Rep. Dade Phelan who had served as the Speaker of the House last session, in 2023. Phelan survived being "primaried" in 2024, forcing him to spend nearly $1,000 per vote to retain his seat. Even President Donald Trump endorsed his opponent.

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  Texas Tomahawk vs. Texas Strip: Battle of the Lone Star Steak

  Rep. Ken King filed House Concurrent Resolution 101 on Tuesday, proposing the “tomahawk” ribeye as the official State Steak of Texas.

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  Trump Admin Approves ICE Arrests in Schools, Churches

  The Trump administration announced major changes to U.S. immigration policy on Tuesday, reversing rules that previously prevented ICE from making arrests in "sensitive areas."

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  Trump Signs Executive Orders Rolling Back Biden-Era Policies

  President Donald Trump began his second term Monday by signing a series of executive orders aimed at reversing Biden-era policies and fulfilling campaign promises.

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  Trump Sworn in as 47th President, Vows to Reshape America

  Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Inauguration Day, January 20.

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  Lubbock’s Dustin Burrows Elected Speaker

  State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) was elected Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday, concluding a months-long internal conflict within the Texas Republican Party.

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  Abbott Orders Flags to Full-Staff for Inauguration Day

  Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, January 13,  that all flags at the Texas Capitol and state buildings will be raised to full-staff on January 20 in honor of Inauguration Day.

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  Red Raider Appointed District Judge

  Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Dickens to the 477th Judicial District Court in Denton County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026.

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  Pfluger Exposes an FBI That Has No Clue Why Drones are Swarming Over New Jersey

  WASHINGTON, DC — "This is utter incompetence. We have no idea where these drones are coming from and have no plan to stop them. This is incomprehensible and should never happen in the United States, but because of the Biden Administration's weakness, we have dealt with these threats multiple times," Rep. August Pfluger (R, TX-11) said on X this morning.

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  National Guard General Questioned About Calling Many Americans 'Fascists'

  WASHINGTON, DC — Retired U.S. Army Major General Randy Manner sparked controversy after remarks on Oct. 14, 2024, where he labeled the rise of Trump as indicative of fascism. Speaking on a podcast and later reiterating his claims on CNN, Manner drew sharp criticism, culminating in a tense Senate hearing this week.

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  Burrows Defies GOP, Claims Speaker Majority in TX House Showdown

  Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock declared that he had secured enough votes on Saturday, Dec. 7, to become the next speaker of the Texas House despite losing the GOP caucus vote.

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  Texas to Take Lead in THC Ban with Landmark Legislation

  LUBBOCK, TX — Senator Charles Perry and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick have unveiled plans for a sweeping THC ban in Texas, introducing legislation that would outlaw all consumable hemp products containing THC. Senator Perry is set to champion the bill, which will be known as Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), signaling its significance in the legislative agenda.

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