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Texas Lt. Gov. Pushes 'Texas Strip' Amid Measles Outbreak

3/3/2025

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is stirring the pot by suggesting the iconic "New York strip" steak be renamed to "Texas strip" in a bid to celebrate the state's booming $15.5 billion cattle industry. While this move aims to uplift local beef sales, critics argue it distracts from a serious measles outbreak impacting over 145 people.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is stirring the pot by suggesting the iconic "New York strip" steak be renamed to "Texas strip" in a bid to celebrate the state's booming $15.5 billion cattle industry. While this move aims to uplift local beef sales, critics argue it distracts from a serious measles outbreak impacting over 145 people.