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  "Credible" Threats Made Against Texas Lawmakers

  AUSTIN, TX — Texas lawmakers face credible threats to their lives, reports the Texas DPS. At 1 p.m. today, DPS released a statement warning that there was an "active law enforcement event" at the Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. in Austin. 

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  Texas Tribune to Host Legislative Recap Event in San Angelo

  The Texas Tribune is coming to San Angelo on June 24 to break down how new state laws will impact rural Texans.

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  Paxton Sues 23andMe Over Sale of Texans’ Genetic Data in Bankruptcy Case

  Paxton is suing 23andMe to stop the sale of Texans’ genetic data during the company’s bankruptcy.

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  Pfluger Proposes Ban on Terrorist Group Members Entering U.S.

  The bill would bar members and supporters of Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS and other foreign terrorist groups from entering or remaining in the United States.

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  House Passes Pfluger Bill to Block Noncitizen Voting in D.C.

  A bill by Rep. August Pfluger to block noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C., passed the House with bipartisan support.

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  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Push to Ban THC in Texas Draws Rare Backlash From the Right

  Dan Patrick’s THC ban push sparks rare criticism from fellow conservatives.

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  Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Honor First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday

  Congress honors Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday with a resolution celebrating her legacy.

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  Abbott Signs Bills Targeting Oilfield Theft, Approves $123M for Permian Basin Growth

  Governor Greg Abbott signed a slate of new laws Wednesday aimed at cracking down on oilfield theft and funding a $123 million economic development project in the Permian Basin.

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  Pfluger Demands Immigration Records After Antisemitic Terror Attack in Colorado

  After a terrorist attack in Boulder, Rep. August Pfluger is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to release immigration records for the suspect — an Egyptian national accused of overstaying his visa and targeting the Jewish community.

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  Texas Legislature Closes with Major Wins for West Texas, Concho Valley

  AUSTIN, TX — The Texas House of Representatives adjourned sine die on Monday, marking the end of the 89th Legislative Session. For Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo), it was his most productive session yet, delivering several key conservative victories for West Texas and the Concho Valley.

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  Texas Legislature Infighting May Kill Pay Raise for Judges, DAs — Including in San Angelo

  AUSTIN, TX — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is blaming internal Texas House politics — specifically a powerful Dallas-area lawmaker — for stalling a long-overdue pay raise for judges and district attorneys across the state.

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  ’The Fight Is Finally Paying Off’: Pfluger Helps Secure $12B in Border Reimbursements for Texas

  Texas will receive $12 billion in federal reimbursements for border security costs under a new reconciliation package approved by the U.S. House.

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