Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to announce over $40 million in funding to support long-term housing relief following the July 4th floods in Kerrville. He was joined by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country CEO Austin Dickson, Hunt Independent School District Superintendent Luci Harmon, and other federal, state, and local officials, as well as business, community, and nonprofit leaders.
If the Mayor and Governor want to make Chicago great again, they might want to embrace the tough-on-crime strategy. A study by Sanjai Bhagat, a professor of finance at the University of Colorado, finds that cities with high crime rates have subsequent higher rates of poverty and lower rates of employment. The relationships are statistically significant.
This Project of Special Merit aimed to manage, monitor, and restore Rookery Island habitats. CBBEP performed debris removal, treatment for fire ants and invasive species, repairs to nest platforms, and informational sign monitoring on 130 active waterbird colonies to enhance nesting habitats and decrease nest failure or abandonment. Over four years, CBBEP observed 22 distinct species of waterbirds using rookery islands.
Democrats have also shown a knack for getting on the unpopular side of a number of issues, like the border and crime. They're also deeply divided on Israel and Gaza. And they're in a terrible money crunch; at the end of June, the Democratic National Committee reported about $15 million cash-on-hand, compared to $80 million reported by the Republican National Committee.
“For a party that spends billions of dollars trying to find the perfect language to connect to voters, Democrats use an awful lot of words and phrases no ordinary person would ever dream of saying,” said 3rd Way’s Matt Bennett in a memo. "We're doing our best to get them to talk like normal people," his memo said – before dividing 45 (ubiquitous) words & phrases that make Democrats sound like ninnies into six categories.
With blue-collar wage growth now showing its largest increase in nearly 60 years under Donald Trump, the Democrat Party has seen a significant nationwide decline in Voter Registrations from 2020 to 2024 – including in all seven "Swing States" that decided the 2024 Election. Even more concerning for Democrats, the trend's continued in 2025 in the states considered to be majority "blue collar" regions.
For far too long, Washington, D.C.'s justice system has failed to hold violent criminals accountable. That ends now. President Donald Trump is restoring Law & Order in our Nation's Capital, which should and will be the crown jewel of our country. It represents the American people, our patriotism, and the nation's ideals. Under President Trump, Washington, D.C. will no longer be a safe haven for crime.
Not so long ago, the streets of Washington, D.C. near the Capitol, along the Smithsonian Mall & all the monument buildings were clean, safe and glorious. But from the early stages of Donald Trump’s first term – as the nation's Democrat's went "Defund the Police" and no-cash bail and let criminals lose instead of prosecuting them – the whole country has noticed how unsafe our Nation’s Capital has become. Today, it’s gone full-blown dangerous.
The three additional agenda items include: 1.) Legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during a session, 2.) Legislation to authorize a person to purchase Ivermectin at a pharmacy, and 3.) Legislation relating to a groundwater study of East Texas aquifers by the Texas Water Development Board prior to the issuance of permits or permit amendments by certain groundwater conservation districts
Senate Bill 1, the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act by Sen. Charles Perry, establishes clear standards to protect the lives of Texas children. The bill requires youth camps and campgrounds to maintain real-time weather alert systems, train staff on evacuation routes, and develop emergency preparedness plans. In addition, SB 1 requires camps to have the ability to notify and communicate with campers and staff during an emergency, and mandates that emergency plans be shared with local emergency management coordinators.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the launch of the CAPPS State of Texas Accounting and Reporting Resource (STARR) project, a major modernization initiative to replace the state of Texas’ core financial systems with a secure, user-friendly platform designed to improve efficiency, enhance transparency and ensure long-term sustainability, while ultimately reducing costs for Texas taxpayers.
When Texans send their representatives to Austin, they expect one thing: show up and do your job. Represent your constituents. Cast your vote. That’s the bare minimum of public service. But time and again, Texas Democrats have walked away from that responsibility — literally — by breaking quorum, fleeing the state, and grinding the people’s business to a halt. This isn’t just a stunt. It’s a betrayal of their oath of office. Texans deserve accountability, not excuses.
"Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities," said Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy, as he officially announced his campaign for the position of Texas Attorney General this morning, saying, "I’m running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy… unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn."
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement today after the Texas Senate, for the third time since May, passed Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Banning THC, with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Charles Perry, prohibits the retail sale of any intoxicating cannabinoid in Texas, including in beverages. SB 6 does not alter the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) or laws related to the farming of hemp. SB 6 does not impact the sale or use of CBD or CBG products.
Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) yesterday in celebration of the launch of NYSE Texas, located in the City of Arlington, Texas. The Governor was joined by United States Treasurer Brandon Beach, NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel, Intercontinental Exchange Founder, Chair, and CEO Jeff Sprecher, and other NYSE Group members and business leaders.
Congressman Gonzales has reintroduced the Protect the Permian Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation, first introduced in September of last year, will increase criminal penalties for stealing, transporting, or selling stolen oil and oilfield-related equipment. It also formally establishes and supports an FBI-led task force to combat oilfield theft and expands federal resources to law enforcement agencies that assist with combating oilfield crime.
This spring, HPS-CTX was named a 2025 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District—the only public school district in Texas and one of just 28 nationwide to earn this honor out of 3,500+. PLTW is a national nonprofit that brings hands-on learning in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. This recognition highlights our commitment to giving all students access to high-quality, future-ready learning.
At this point in his second term, President Donald Trump has higher approval ratings than Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama in their second terms. According to the Real Clear Politics average of presidential approval polls, Trump, on Aug. 13, 2025, had a rating of 45.8%. G.W. Bush on Aug. 13, 2005, registered a 43.2% rating. Obama, on Aug. 13, 2013, stood at 43.8%.
