U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) cast his vote today in support of President Donald J. Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a legislative package that secures critical wins for the American people and reasserts House Republican’s America First agenda. The House passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” marks a major milestone in the conservative comeback. Congressman Babin urges the Senate to act quickly and send this bill to President Trump’s desk.

“This morning, I voted yes on the House reconciliation package, which includes funding to reimburse our state for Operation Lone Star costs, a priority I’ve fought for since House budget talks began. Through my seat on the House Homeland Security Committee, I helped shape the bill’s border security provisions, which include funding for checkpoint upgrades, new technology and infrastructure, Operation Stonegarden law enforcement grants, and CBP bonuses. "

Yesterday, the No Tax on Tips Act passed the Senate by a vote of 100-0. The bill had been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and co-led by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). It now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The No Tax on Tips Act exempts “cash tips”—cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks—from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers to claim a 100% deduction at filing for tipped wages.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $46,315,000 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 175 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and their families.

Student loan debt soared to more than $1.5 trillion during the Biden presidency, and the response by Washington was to "forgive" hundreds of billions of these unpaid loans by deadbeat borrowers and let the taxpayers pick up the tab. It was never clear why the universities that charge exorbitant tuitions that have reached more than $75,000 a year at many elite schools shouldn't bear the cost of the program -- but that's another story.

“America First means Safety First – Americans are safer on roads alongside truckers who can understand and interpret our traffic signs,” said U.S. Dept. of Transportation Sect. Sean Duffy, signing an order at a trucking event in Austin. "This common-sense change ensures that the penalty for failure to comply is more than a slap on the wrist," Duffy said, announcing new enforcement guidelines for Commercial Truck Operators.

"School choice is the Civil Rights issue of the 21st Century – every child in America deserves a quality education that meets their individual needs, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code," said Sen. Ted Cruz, introducing the "Universal School Choice Act" in the Senate, while Congressmen Burgess Owens (of Utah) and Byron Donalds (of Florida) introduced the legislation in the U.S. House.

Texas already has what it takes: a Skilled Energy Workforce, Robust Manufacturing Capabilities, an unparalleled Network of Industry & Refining, World-Class Ports, and World-Renowned Universities that already lead in science and technology education. By moving first, Texas could become the nation’s – and the world’s commercial nuclear energy capital. Here's the case for expanding Texas' effort.

Gov. Greg Abbott held a meeting with the Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo yesterday to discuss strengthening the current level of economic trade between Texas & Taiwan – and new investments in technology. The growing partnership includes rapidly developing opportunities in the sectors of semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and energy resilience.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is urging Democrats in the House to support a package of bail reform amendments aimed at making bail more restrictive. However, Rep. John Smithee expressed concerns that insufficient Democratic support could hinder the measure's passage, requiring at least 12 Democrats to achieve the necessary supermajority. The question remains whether Abbott would stomach any concessions to Democrats in an issue that he named as a priority during his State of the State address earlier this year.

I’ve worked on border issues for 25 years — first as a federal prosecutor and later as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee — and I can safely say that I’ve never seen the border as broken and chaotic as it was under President Biden. Under the Biden/Harris administration, the federal government abdicated its duty to protect the homeland – and Texans bore the brunt of that abject failure.

Flores: "We’ll continue to work towards 100% situational awareness, and that’s our plan right now, so we can ensure that we know what’s coming across the border. And then, ultimately, in ensuring that we know what’s coming across the border, being able to take an enforcement action on that. The enforcement and deterrence piece on the consequences seems to have a good deterrent effect and helps alleviate some of those hot spots.”

The Railroad Commission of Texas recently crossed a milestone in one of its key instruction programs, training more than 300 employees in Phase I of the agency’s Boots on the Ground initiative. Phase I in the training, “Introduction to Statewide Rules” covers the rules that inspectors and technical staff primarily deal with in the field. Boots on the Ground is coordinated by Dana McClendon, the division trainer with the RRC’s Oil and Gas Division.

I’ve walked our southwest border, seen the chaos that’s unfolded over the last four years, and heard directly from Customs and Border Protection personnel who were stretched thin, worn down, and under-resourced. They told me that walls work, technology works, and when we combine both, America is safer. President Donald Trump understands this. That’s why he built hundreds of miles of new border wall in his first term and gave our agents the tools they requested.

"My bill will ensure the Lone Star State is repaid for stepping up to protect and defend our nation’s Southern Border while the Biden-Harris White House abdicated its duty," said Senator John Cornyn, as he and Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation to reimburse the State of Texas for over $11 billion dollars Texas taxpayers spent on 'Operation Lone Star' due to Democrat’s dereliction of duty. Companion legislation is being led in the House by Cong. Chip Roy.

March saw the lowest Border Patrol encounters in decades, just over 7,000 total. That’s a stunning turnaround from the over 11,000 a day we saw under Biden. ​​​​​Tom’s message is clear: when Border Patrol agents are empowered to do their jobs, America is safer. Thank God for Tom Homan and the patriots of the Border Patrol who are helping make our country secure again.

The Charter School Growth Fund is a national nonprofit that invests in visionary education leaders who are building networks of excellent public charter schools. Since its founding, CSGF has supported over 1,600 schools serving more than 725,000 students in 32 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Harmony Public Schools are 60+ high-performing PreK-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas.

You’ve got to admire Democrat’s plan to center its hate for America by targeting our nation's largest ethnic group – white people. Somewhere between 60-70% of Americans identify as “white” – and of course many leftists are white people. But they’re a different kind of white people. They’re not the ones who go to church, fight our wars, and know which bathroom to use. They’re the "good kind" of white people – so let’s see how this works out for them.