Lone Star Standard

NEW EPISODE! Cynthia Cabrera, of @HometownHeroATX and @TexasHempBiz , joined TexasTalks to discuss the impacts of proposed THC bans in Texas, including on Texas businesses and veterans. @bradswail #texastalks #txlege #THC Full episode in the comments.

Opinion: From SNAP scams to fake tribes, Texans are tired of getting fleeced. "Texans don’t expect special treatment. But we do expect fairness, accountability, and respect." By former State Rep. @James_E_White. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674119…

State Rep. @DonnaHowardTX shares her opinion on educational vouchers and the state of education in Texas with host @bradswail.

Opinion: Trump's tomato tariff squashes South Texas with lost jobs and high prices. "Don’t be fooled by claims that U.S. tomato growers will pick up the slack." By @cj_cetina, Regional Director of @texasyds. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674094…

State Rep. @donfortexas introduced HB 108 after the deadly floods in Kerr County. The bill aims to enhance local flood response efforts, particularly in rural areas, by equipping communities with necessary tools for preparation, response, and recovery. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674057…

.@LSStandard: Johnson has filed Senate Joint Resolution 1, which aims to prohibit mid-decennial redistricting in Texas. SJR 1 would limit redistricting to once per decade following the U.S. Census unless mandated otherwise by a court. Read the full article:…

State Senator @NathanForTexas filed SJR 1, which aims to prohibit mid-decennial redistricting in Texas. He said that every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus has signed as joint authors. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674118…

A powerful conversation with Cynthia Cabrera of @HometownHeroATX / @TexasHempBiz talking about SB3 / SB5 - the ban on hemp in Texas. In this clip we discuss the voluntary actions they have taken to prevent kids from taking it and the TxLege dragging their feet to do the same.

State Senator @SarahEckhardtTX speaks with host @bradswail about the work that needs to be done in the wake of Texas' severe flooding.

Senator @SarahEckhardtTX on flood recovery, cannabis regulation, and the politics of redistricting. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674104…

Rep. Armando Walle has announced the filing of HB 126, a legislative proposal aimed at requiring landlords to provide comparable housing and cover additional expenses for tenants displaced by disasters resulting from landlord negligence. @RepWalle lonestarstandard.com/stories/674094…

What does "budget surplus" actually mean? Hear from State Rep. @DonnaHowardTX on Texas Talks, hosted by @bradswail.

Plastics support 5M U.S. jobs, provide >$391B in wages & TX is key to that success as the #1 exporter of manufactured goods. @plasticmakers has unveiled a 3-Point Plan to boost recycling & supply chains with smart policy. @LSStandard reports: tinyurl.com/366a3uaw @AmChemistry

The Texas Oil & Gas Association @TXOGA has reported that despite a reduction of 2,700 upstream jobs in June, the state's oil and gas industry saw an overall increase of 4,500 jobs during the first half of the year. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674094…

State Senator @SarahEckhardtTX speaks with host @bradswail about her hopes for an "affordability platform" that addresses issues including healthcare and food security.

"I thank President Trump for swiftly adding Hamilton and Travis counties to his Major Disaster Declaration," Gov. Greg Abbott said. With these additions, a total of 15 counties are now approved for the FEMA Public Assistance program. lonestarstandard.com/stories/674066…

What would need to happen for Texas to get rid of property taxes? State Rep. @DonnaHowardTX weighs in with host @bradswail.