The Republican Congressional Committee said Monday it would gladly pay for more House Democrats to travel to El Salvador – as long as they “livestream the whole thing and smile for the camera while they sell out their constituents.” After a flurry of attention, a growing chorus of Democrat Party leaders now believe "the optics" seen by American Voters are what matter most – and they're leading to rapid second-guessing and doubt about party efforts to focus so intently on the Abrego Garcia case.
The Texas Workforce Commission is currently accepting applications for its "Upskill Texas Grant Program" where employers can be reimbursed up to $3,000 per trainee for 100% or their Technical Training. Trainees must have been employed by the business for at least six months, and to be eligible businesses must have 100 or more Texas employees and provide a 50% employer match, which can include trainee Wages & Benefits. The application deadline is June 30th, the details are as follows.
“Texas just took a major step toward putting families in charge. Lawmakers listened to what Texans have been saying loud and clear: Every kid deserves options. This would be the largest-ever launch of an Education Savings Account Program in the U.S., and we look forward to seeing this bill signed into law.” Texas Families agree — 77% of Texas Voters support education freedom, regardless of their income or ZIP Code. The program will launch in the fall of 2026.
We don’t care anymore. "Unfortunately, there've been people in the Pentagon who don’t like the change the Secretary is trying to bring – so they are leaking and lying to the mainstream media. We’ve seen this game played before. The Secretary is doing a tremendous job, and the President stands strongly behind him,” said White House Press Sect. Karoline Leavitt this morning, announcing President Trump's forceful support of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Economic minded voters who said inflation was the most important factor last election supported Donald Trump by an almost 2-to-1 margin over Kamala Harris. And, recent national polling shows 2 out of 3 Republicans are cautious about State Legislatures overriding uniform Federal Food Safety Regulations – or adding to them. If it wasn’t already clear, consumer-centered policy is the sure-fire winning strategy for Texas, so here's a look at what legislators are considering.
Hosting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Cong. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota in West Texas' Permian Basin this week was an honor. To start the day, Diamondback Energy hosted us for a tour of one of their production facilities to showcase the dedication and effort required to produce American Energy – and on the tour, we observed a demonstration of their Advanced Emissions Monitoring System.
The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs leases both The Majestic Theatre and Music Hall at Fair Park. Under Texas law, governmental subdivisions have no authority to prohibit license holders from carrying their handguns as Dallas has repeatedly done to citizens, going so far as threatening to arrest law-abiding citizens seeking to participate in their rights. Now, Attorney General Paxton has sued Dallas for wrongfully infringing on Texans’ gun rights.
Don’t tell Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen, but on April 17th the Dept. of Justice released detailed evidence showing that Kilmar Abrego García – whom Van Hollen and his fellow Democrats falsely portrayed as an innocent “Maryland father” – is not only an illegal immigrant, but is a violent member of the brutal MS-13 Gang. It's the clearest sign yet: The adults are back in charge of protecting America’s Homeland – and that’s great for America’s Safety.
Last week, Transportation Sect. Sean Duffy announced that the Trump White House had terminated the $63.9 million Biden Administration Grant for an Amtrak "High-Speed Rail Corridor" between Dallas & Houston. It would have forced my Texas constituents to subsidize the very project that would have seized their property in order to build it. Originally proposed as a private sector venture, it was another example of wasteful government spending.
“When I was going through my Senate Confirmation Process, I made a commitment to Senator Cruz that I would travel down to Midland, tour an oil rig, and reaffirm my support to achieve American Energy Dominance. The Trump EPA does not believe in regulating this industry out of existence – instead we want to partner with Texas' leaders to keep producing American energy," said Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Lee Zeldin.
"He was a bold and unwavering voice in defense of life, championing the unborn, the vulnerable, and the marginalized with conviction and compassion. Cecilia and I join more than one billion Catholics across the globe to honor the legacy of Pope Francis. Our hearts go out to all who join us in mourning his death and remembering the impact his teachings had. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."
Upskill Texas enables businesses to invest in training solutions that address evolving industry demands and ensures they remain competitive in the marketplace. This initiative provides funding to support technical training for employers that are introducing new technologies, expanding into new markets, introducing new services, or restructuring to better serve their customers. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 30th, 2025.
If there’s one thing the American people have made overwhelmingly clear, it’s this: Boys should not compete in Girls’ Sports. The public knows it, science proves it, and the Constitution leans that way too. But don’t tell the Governors or Bureaucrats in Illinois or Maine – they’re too busy virtue signaling from the cliffs of reality. The most shameful part of this whole farse is how young women are being told to sit down, shut up, and take the loss.
“Senate Bill 2 paves the way for every Texas child to thrive in the educational environment that serves them best," said House Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley. “Today the Texas House took the final step to advance the largest School Choice launch in the nation. It's an unprecedented victory for families, students, and the future of our great state," said Gov. Greg Abbott – celebrating the first time in history School Choice legislation passed in both chambers of the Capitol.
With more than 89.4 million records now digitized – up by more than six million since last October – the RRC is fast approaching 100 million records being added to its online digital archives by the end of this fiscal year. The accomplishment saves RRC staff significant man hours and reduces the processing time for routine records requests, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks that require more time to fulfill.
Texas' economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force. Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs. The state added 192,100 jobs over the year, bringing the annual nonfarm growth rate to 1.4 percent which outpaced the national growth rate by 0.2 percentage points.
As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 28. The Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save about $2.3 million in state and local sales taxes during the tax holiday, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015.
