In 1911, the government trustbusters split Standard Oil into multiple state-based energy companies, which eventually were renamed Exxon (NJ), Mobil (NY), Amoco (Indiana), Chevron (California), Conoco (Utah), Marathon (Ohio), and others. They and their headquarters were spread throughout the country. But as the table below shows, they have almost all reconvened in one state: Texas. So it's not a great surprise that Exxon, which was founded as Standard Oil of New Jersey in 1882, has moved to the Lone Star State and is now legally domiciling there.
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Nasdaq for a virtual closing bell ceremony to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo and highlight Texas' commitment to economic growth. The Governor was joined at the virtual closing bell ceremony by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman, Nasdaq Texas head Rachel Racz, and other Texas business leaders.
Ever since the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan — which emboldened our adversaries around the world — Iran has been locked in an "unholy alliance" with China and Russia. For years, Iran has sent lethal drones to Russia to massacre Ukrainians, and now Putin is reportedly returning the favor by providing Iran with intelligence meant to help them target and kill Americans. This is an intolerable escalation by the Kremlin — one they must come to deeply regret.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE). AIFE, a non-profit focused on solving unemployment, presents the award annually to organizations or individuals with outstanding commitment to helping unemployment insurance (UI) claimants return to work. TWC received the award for its Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program.
Senate Republicans have been encouraging President Trump to endorse Senator John Cornyn in an upcoming Primary Run-Off Race – and the President has upped the stakes in his endorsement tease by adding that the candidate he declines to endorse should exit the race. Cornyn's opponent, Ken Paxton, at first promised to withdraw only if the Senate passed the "SAVE Act" – which he know is unlikely to happen – and then he quickly withdrew his offer to withdraw.
ExxonMobil's decision to shift its legal domicile reflects the strength of Texas and its predictable corporate laws and modern, business‑focused legal system. ExxonMobil, a Fortune 500 and Global 500 company, has deep Texas roots dating back to 1911 and is headquartered in Spring, Texas. “I thank ExxonMobil for their decision to redomicile in Texas and for their long-standing partnership with our state, "said Governor Abbott.
State Senator Adam Hinojosa, District 27, has invited representatives from the City of Sinton and the City of Corpus Christi to attend a facilitated meeting on Tuesday, March 10, aimed at encouraging direct communication regarding the Evangeline Laguna groundwater project and the broader regional water supply. Hinojosa also made clear that the purpose of the meeting is not to pressure anyone to abandon their positions, but to ensure that leaders have the opportunity to work through concerns directly and in good faith.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today that, one month into the application period, the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program has drawn applications for more than 160,000 students. The Comptroller’s office is marking the occasion by releasing more detailed data about applicants for the TEFA program, including grade level, school district and Education Service Center region.
Democrats have had trouble in recent years attracting conservative evangelical voters, who mostly vote for Republicans. In 2000, former Vice President Al Gore gave it a try. He failed badly when he said the first instance of pollution in the Bible is when "Abel's blood cried out from the ground" after his brother Cain murdered him. Gore said this meant Abel's blood had "defiled" or "polluted" the ground, rendering it incapable of yielding crops. Not exactly.
If Democrats want to convince the American people that they care more about regular American Citizens than illegal aliens, now is the time to prove it. Last week, Democrats had the opportunity to reopen the Dept. of Homeland Security and show Americans they prioritize our safety above politics. Instead, 209 Democrats voted to keep DHS closed – choosing to protect the Illegal Aliens they allowed into our country rather than fund the agencies responsible for keeping Americans safe.
Democrats have been running a Voter Importation Racket for years now, and they know the "Save America Act" bill that passed the House of Representatives in February is hugely popular – precisely because it would protect the right of American Citizens to vote by requiring a valid Photo ID to vote. 85% of U.S. Voters say only U.S. Citizens should be allowed to vote – and yet, the only people in America who oppose the "Save Act" are Democrats in Congress.
We are on the THIRD Democrat shutdown in 100 days. Every day the Department of Homeland Security goes unfunded, especially at a time of increased threats from Mexican cartels and possible Iranian sleeper cells operating in the U.S., is one more day that Democrats are showing our country they care more about protecting criminal illegal aliens than the safety of our citizens.
State Senator James Talarico beat out Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for the party’s nomination Tuesday by a healthy, though not embarrassing, margin. Under normal circumstances, with normal people, this would just be an election where one candidate won and the other lost. But we are dealing with Democrats here, and they are anything but normal people, and that makes for abnormal circumstances.
Governor Greg Abbott notified Texans at home and abroad of safety protocols and resources in response to military actions in the Middle East that pose a threat to American civilians. Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Governor’s Office and DPS will continue to monitor developments and coordinate with federal partners to ensure Texans receive timely information as the situation evolves.
While we don't typically cite poll results, we can't help but highlight a few of the latest findings from a new Harvard-Harris Poll of March 2nd. Here's why: 1.) They surprised us, and 2.) Oh wait, what's this... they also run contrary & opposite to the media's ongoing mis-information campaign they're mis-presenting to the American Public. For starters, 53% of Voters trust President Trump over Democrats to manage the Economy, 52% say the Economy's better than under Trump than Biden, and 75% want to deport Illegal Immigrant Criminals.
The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is a federal funding mechanism that receives revenue from transportation-related taxes – primarily federal fuel taxes – and provides funding for Highways Surface Transportation. The "Highway Formula Fairness Act" would ensure that all states, including Texas, receive at least 95% of their HTF contributions. “Texas is the second-largest contributor to the Highway Trust Fund, yet it's received a smaller share relative to its contributions than any other state," said Sen. Ted Cruz.
On January 7, 2026, the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee held a hearing on “Fraud & Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I,” where the Committee heard from Minnesota State Lawmakers and Agency Whistleblowers who have sounded the alarm on billion of dollars of coordinated and long-running fraud. They testified that Gov. Tim Walz & State Attorney General Keith Ellison not only failed to take action, but have retaliated against the whistleblowers who exposed the activities.
Most students of history have likely pondered the question: Is it the times that make the man, or is it the man that makes the times? Rarest of all is the man who is summoned and elevated by the times, and also has the courage and conviction to shape the times in return. It is the lattermost group who are the truly great men of history. Tehran's "death to America" chants since 1979 have been daily, and its anti-American atrocities legion. With "Operation Epic Fury," President Trump isn't starting a new forever war — he's ending one.
