Texas Senate News Weekly Review for 7/28-8/1/25

SENATE PASSES THC BANThe Senate passed three bills this week relating to the governor’s special session call, including the issue that brought them back to Austin in the first place: THC in hemp-derived consumables.

Shopping Small During Sales Tax Holiday Could Bolster Texas’ Main Street Economy

Ahead of the annual Sales Tax Holiday, NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett is urging Texans to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, August 8, and runs through the weekend, is a great opportunity to support local businesses.

Pfluger, Colleagues Honor Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan for Saving 165 Lives in Texas Floods

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during the catastrophic flooding in Texas. "Scott Ruskan is a true American hero.

Lawmakers urge fast-track approval of screwworm treatments for livestock

A group of Congressional lawmakers is urging federal agencies to fast-track approvals of anti-parasitic treatments for livestock in response to the growing threat of the New World screwworm (NWS).U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and U.S. Rep.

Here to help

Fannie Mae offers free disaster recovery counseling services for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the devastating floods.

When Disaster Strikes

I have watched several documentaries, read personal accounts or was told by eyewitnesses of how the people responded that were in a large destructive, terrible hurricane. I think it is very hard to understand what someone is going through unless it has happened to you.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

Aug. 7th - Aug. 8 thThursday, August 7th Breakfast: Cereal or Breakfast sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Calzone, green veggie salad, Fruit cup, Milk Friday, August 8th-Breakfast: Cereal or Breakfast sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger w/veggies, Tater tots, Fresh fruit pizza, Milk

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave

As temperatures rise, so should the care of your yard’s lawn and landscape. However, it is important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits.“The healthier your grass, trees, and shrubs, the more resistant it will be to extreme temperatures.