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4.2.2025: Sending illegals to El Salvador.

MAHA Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward… Lawmaker Proposes Sending Illegal Alien Inmates to El Salvador Prison… Paxton Supports Trump’s Border Security Orders… Islamic Compound Lacks Construction Permits… Residents Reject Planned Islamic...

Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward

The Texas Senate has passed legislation to prohibit the purchase of certain foods—including soda, candy, and chips—using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Senate Bill 379, authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston), would prohibit the use...

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Houston Water Rates Increase by 6 Percent

Houston residents are set to see a 6 percent increase in their water bills starting this month. The increase partially pays for a multi-year plan to fund repairs to the city’s failing sewer and water infrastructure.  The rate hike, first approved in 2021, is the...

Texas Senators Approve Religious Freedom, Transparency Measures

Texas senators have moved on religious freedom and transparency measures. Among the measures passed on Tuesday are protections for teachers to pray on the job, requirements for parental approval for sexual education, and a mandate that bond elections be held in...