Cassi Schredder

Editor & Co-Founder, @TXBullpen. Formerly @DadePhelan & @TexasTribune. #txlege

[Jonathan Richie @JRichieTX]

OPERATION SCREWWORM: From the @TSCRA's January 1955 issue of The Cattleman, a look at early sterile fly experiments to eliminate NWS.

"This pilot research may break the way for the much bigger job of driving the screwworm out of the southeastern United States."

[Jonathan Richie @JRichieTX]

BREAKING: USDA @SecRollins has confirmed that New World Screwworm has reached Texas.

[Jonathan Richie @JRichieTX]

NEW: @jamestalarico out with a statement on possible New World Screwworm cases being found in Texas.

“Right now, the cattle industry — an essential part of Texas’ economy and culture — is in jeopardy.”

[Jonathan Richie @JRichieTX]

Statement from @GovAbbottPress on the possible detection of New World Screwworm in Texas:

[Lauren McGaughy @lmcgaughy]

ICYMI: The top election official in Texas just announced her retirement, which will take effect less than four months before the state’s most closely watched election in a decade.

https://t.co/CHGOQWLPAF #TXLEGE

[Adam Loewy @LoewyLawFirm]

Incredible tidbit from the GOP powwow in Austin -

“At one point, the crowd was asked to stop leaking comments from the meeting to Texas Bullpen, according to multiple sources of ours in the room. The leaks did not stop.”

😂

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[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

Texas' statewide November slate is unofficially:

Paxton v. Talarico
Abbott v. Hinojosa
Patrick v. Goodwin
Middleton v. Johnson
Huffines v. Eckhardt
Buckingham v. Flores
Sheets v. Tucker
French v. Rosenthal

[Daniella Diaz @DaniellaMicaela]

While he spoke, @JohnCornyn's daughters were visibly upset by his side and seemed to be fighting back tears.

The mood in the room was solemn.

Cornyn's longtime political career is over.

[Cassi Schredder @cassi_schredder]

Read @bradj_TX ahead of today's primary runoff election in Texas: https://t.co/mTaqcO73WG #txlege

[Texas Bullpen @TXBullpen]

It's Election Day in Texas. In today's Daily Bull:

➡️A primer on today's runoff.
➡️Some last-minute election activity.
➡️Pastries with a side of (alleged) bribery.
https://t.co/R05GvdI6Jr

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

Scoop: At two fundraisers in Houston this week, @GregAbbott_TX issued warnings of November disaster for Texas Republicans — departing from the public boldness he’s expressed at press conferences. #txlege

[Eleanor Dearman @EllyDearman]

At a news conference this morning, I asked Texas Gov. Abbott whether he has an endorsement in the Senate runoff between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

He declined to endorse: “Haven’t made one yet. Not going to make one. I work with both of them very closely.”

[Jonathan Richie @JRichieTX]

NEW: 25 Texas legislators sent a letter to the @PUCTX yesterday, demanding a meeting over controversial plans for several 765-kV transmission lines.

"Texans deserve a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to improving existing infrastructure," the lawmakers said.

[Kayla Guo @kaylaguo_]

President Obama just appeared at a taco restaurant in Austin with @jamestalarico and @GinaHinojosaTX.

They chatted with restaurant goers and as he left, Obama said, “remember to vote!” to big cheers:

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

In audio obtained by @TXBullpen from an event last week, @KenPaxtonTX told a gathering that he is voting for @mayes_middleton for #TXAG and that he “could not imagine [@chiproytx] stepping into that role.”

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

New: Joint statement from @Burrows4TX and @DanPatrick on 2026 summer camp regulations. #txlege

"We, the leadership of the #txlege, support allowing camps to qualify for licensure through the DSHS to operate for the summer 2026 season if they have submitted a sufficient emergency action plan, meet all other safety requirements, and maintain a reliable communication system capable of operating during an emergency."

[Texas Bullpen @TXBullpen]

Texas Bullpen’s @bradj_TX is moderating a panel on data centers with @txbiz, @Google, and @TXWorkforce. #txlege

[Brad Johnson @bradj_TX]

In today’s Daily Bull:

➡️The Camp Mystic marathon hearing at #txlege.
➡️A cannabis vendor who was approved for the TCUP program puts six figures into a new PAC.
➡️@TexasGOP donations ahead of June’s convention.
https://t.co/I85QcT8761

[James Barragán 🌟 @James_Barragan]

Here's my full conversation with @KendallScudder about why he's running to lead @texasdemocrats again and the criticisms against him. He said he won't be distracted and is focused on winning in November https://t.co/W22FntTSPG

[Cassi Schredder @cassi_schredder]

RT @JRichieTX: UT and @GregAbbott_TX announce that Michael and Susan Dell have given more than $1 billion in lifetime committed.

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