Texans expect us to pass more property tax relief and border security funding. They expect us to pass legislation to reduce crime on our streets, keep criminals behind bars with strong bail reform, protect our children, enact school choice, put prayer and the 10 Commandments back in our schools, pay our teachers like the professionals they are, stop illegal immigrants from voting, address the healthcare of Texans, address our water and power needs, create new jobs, continue our strong business climate, and so many other important issues.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act. By promoting on-site energy generation, the bill decentralizes electricity sources and strengthens grid resiliency during periods of high demand or extreme weather. The Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act makes permanent the 100% bonus depreciation for equipment used to intake natural gas and transforms it into electricity, and other productive uses.
Month after month, the Trump administration continues to prove that deterrence works. In March, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a historic low of approximately 7,180 illegal border crossings — a dramatic reduction from the monthly average of 155,000 during President Biden's tenure. As someone who has worked on border security issues for more than 25 years, I have never seen crossings this low. This 95% decrease is a testament to the dedication of our brave border patrol agents and to President Trump’s strong immigration policies.
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 PM on September 3, 2025. Early voting will begin Monday, October 20, 2025.
Today, in a one-two punch of constitutionally glorious vindication, the highest court in the land handed President Donald J. Trump a 2-0 win, one of which should have every America-hating, Constitution-twisting, open-borders cheerleader choking on their avocado toast. Because, yes, SCOTUS just greenlit Trump’s use of a 1798 law to deport foreign gang members. You know — those charming fellas who rape, murder, and traffic women and fentanyl with equal zeal, all while wearing face tattoos and flashing signs like it’s a Netflix audition for Narcos: The Spin-Off No One Wanted.
For too long, foreign nations have taken advantage of weak U.S. trade agreements – offshoring our jobs, crippling supply chains, and eroding the backbone of the American Middle Class. That ends now. By declaring foreign trade abuses a National Emergency, President Trump's putting an end to that exploitation with his Executive Order to impose new tariffs and defend American jobs. Friday's jobs report for March blew expectations out of the water – adding nearly double the pace of January & February – and the private sector is surging.
“Today’s lawyers have a role to play – by getting involved, the next generation will restore law and order in Texas and across the nation,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, drawing attention to Texas' 15th Court of Appeals which provides swift resolutions for complex commercial disputes in Texas. The event, moderated by UT Austin interim President Jim Davis and Texas Federalist Society President Jordan Lamb also discussed Texas’ historic border security mission, Operation Lone Star.
As a veteran – as well as the President & Founder of Texas’ first addiction recovery based hospital – I have some concerns for the unintended consequences of banning all consumable hemp in Texas. Senate Bill 3 in the Texas Legislature may be well-intentioned, but it poses serious risks to public health and safety for Texas Veterans and the public.
Methane emissions in Texas continue to decline in top oil and natural gas producing areas across the state, according to a new analysis released today by Texans for Natural Gas. No where was this more apparent than in the top producing region in West Texas and the nation, the Permian Basin.“Thanks to constant innovation and improvements in production processes, the oil & natural gas industry is making incredible progress protecting the environment,” said Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
Let me say up front – I do not know if President Trump’s tariffs will accomplish his purposes or not. But, tariffs are common in human history. Some tariffs, in some places, and at certain times, have had some benefits to a country’s economy. Other tariffs have been utter disasters. Countries have often used tariffs to protect their domestic industries, and have done so with success. Trump’s tariffs? Only time will tell if Mr. Trump can get the fair trade he wants – which would benefit all nations.
"Chairman Brad Buckley and the members of his committee worked around-the-clock to hear public testimony that lasted for nearly 24 hours. I thank them, as well as Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and Chairman Brandon Creighton, for their tireless work to empower Texas parents and students by providing school choice. I look forward to its swift passage in the Texas House and signing this bill into law.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 27, Establishing a Teacher Bill of Rights, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: Senate Bill 27, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, establishes a teacher bill of rights to empower teachers and improve working conditions. If passed into law, teachers would have expanded authority to discipline students, respond to complaints against them, get notified of threats to their campus, and have more flexibility in their contracts.
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act (FOG Forecasting Act), bipartisan legislation to improve the National Weather Service’s (NWS) fog forecasting capabilities to enhance safety at America’s ports and help prevent costly shipping delays caused by dense fog. Better fog forecasts would reduce uncertainty, allowing ports to reopen sooner, get commerce moving, and reduce the economic costs of port closures.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said his office has delivered about $254 million in financial assistance to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices as part of a grant program providing supplemental salaries to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and district and county attorney’s offices in eligible counties. The 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, enacted the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program in Senate Bill 22, which appropriated $330 million for the 2024-25 biennium to fund the Comptroller-led program.
A proposed peace will see a DMZ established somewhere along an adjusted 1,200-mile Ukraine-Russia border. Tough negotiations will adjudicate how far east toward its original borders Russian forces will be leveraged to backstep. Publicly in the U.S. and covertly in Europe, all accept that a depleted Ukraine will not have the military strength to retake Crimea and the Donbas. Loudly, the U.S. -- and again quietly Europe -- concedes that Ukraine will not be in NATO -- a confirmation that Russia will use to justify to its people its disastrous invasion, and even many Ukrainians will accept.
Many Democrats seem to have lost a capacity for shame. They're disgusted only by the refusal of others to yield to their demands – and their use of any means to achieve political ends or revenge is all that matters. They refuse to condemn the growing violence as Tesla autos & dealerships are set on fire – while offering with a wink to the vandals. The question is, what do Democrats stand for, when everything they are now is defined by those they hate?
“Our Military Service Members and their families make tremendous sacrifices to preserve our safety, freedom and way of life. They deserve the freedom and flexibility to educate their children in alignment with their values and unique needs – they should never have to choose between serving our country and providing their children with a quality education. This will provide them the flexibility and options to support their way of life."
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that HHSC is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible rural community hospitals that serve . HHSC will award up to 25 Texas Rural Hospital Debt Reduction Grants, providing $250,000 for qualifying hospitals to improve their financial stability. HHSC provides grant funding and administers programs for rural hospitals in alignment with the Rural Hospital Services Strategic Plan, which helps rural Texans have access to hospital services.
