Pfluger Submits Farm Bill Priorities for 11th District of Texas

Friday, June 16th, Congressman August Pfluger submitted his priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill on behalf of agriculture producers in the 11th District of Texas. Rep. August Pfluger: “The 11th District of Texas is one of the most abundant suppliers of agriculture resources in the United States.

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Despite their diminutive size, blueberries pack quite a powerful, healthy punch. Blueberries contain a compound known as anthocyanin, which gives them their blue hue but also contributes to their nutritious properties.

Central figure in Paxton case charged

The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Border Security Bills Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement on June 7th, following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2, State Authority to Enforce the Border, and Senate Bill 8, Texas Border Force, both by Sen.

Walk Across Texas has officially ended!

Congratulations to our teams for hitting their goals! Stepping It Up 1,530.98 Walking Girls 1,413.96 San Saba Shakers 1,304.99 Bend Extension 1,302.04 Texas Road Runners 1,139.22 County Employees 983.51 San Saba Area Christian Home Educators 294.

State comptroller approves spending budget for 2024-2025 biennium

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on June 6 announced his certification of House Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act, that was approved by both houses during the recently gaveled Regular Session of the 88th Texas Legislature. The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott. HB 1 appropriates $321.

A Unanimous Texas Senate rockets out $17.6 billion of Property Tax Relief

Senator Bettencourt’s SB 1 and SJR 1 passes 30-0, on the first day of the 88th First Special Session Eyepopping $100K Homestead Exemption, $1246 per year up to $1462 per year Permanently The Texas Senate, on the first day of the 88th First Special Session, passed Senator Paul Bettencourt’s...

Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov.

National Newspaper Association criticizes relentless postage rate increases

A House Committee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service received a statement on May 30th from the National Newspaper Association and others in a broad coalition of mailing and package shipping groups that criticizes the twice-yearly postage increases implemented by USPS.