Governor Greg Abbott commended the Texas Legislature for making a Texas-size investment in the state's water infrastructure following passage of Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7. In his 2025 State of the State Address earlier this year, Governor Abbott declared a Texas-size investment in water infrastructure an emergency item this legislative session.

“This session was a team effort. I want to thank all 31 senators and staff for their hard work and perseverance. None of these major victories would be possible without their dedication over the interim and session. I also want to thank Gov. Abbott and Speaker Burrows for their partnership in delivering major victories for Texans all session. The Senate and I look forward to delivering for Texans during the 90th Legislative Session in 2027.”

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7 percent more than in May 2024. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. Fiscal 2025 franchise tax collections totaled $6.57 billion year-to-date through May. Compared with collections through May 2024, year-to-date franchise tax collections were up 2.9 percent, lower than what was projected in the Comptroller’s 2026-27 Biennial Revenue Estimate.

“Over many years, the Texas Legislature has approved legislation to allow local governments to partner with private developers to build hotels and convention centers. Local governments use state sales tax, alcohol tax, and hotel occupancy tax rebates to finance these projects for 10 to 30 years. These tax dollars would normally go to the state, as all sales and alcohol taxes do, to fund government functions.

Democrats' Party pearl-clutchers, perverts, and activists pretended to be upset last week over the idea that we’re all going to die. The fact is, we will all die someday, though their bad ideas will live on – 100,000,000 people were killed in the pursuit of the progressive political philosophy over the last century. There isn’t a single leftist alive who is bothered by that fact who can attest to that fact.

"Never before has the Texas Legislature allocated more funds to provide Property Tax Relief than they did this session," said Gov. Abbott. "Texas home and business owners are on their way to keeping more of their hard-earned money,” said Speaker Burrows. "The average senior homeowner will no longer pay any school property taxes for the rest of their life," said Lt. Gov. Patrick – if Texas voters approve the changes this November.

“This session, Senate Finance Chair Joan Huffman has done a masterful job, committing a record $51 billion for property tax relief and a record $8.5 billion for public education funding, all while keeping our budget conservative, with billions of dollars unspent and without touching the rainy day fund. Nearly one out of every four dollars in state funds has been devoted to property tax relief for Texans."

Following President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East, I was honored to join a Congressional Delegation that visited the region to build on the White House’s diplomatic successes — including forging stronger economic partnerships, better relationships between Israel and the Gulf States, and moving toward peaceful resolution of the war in Gaza. These developments will play pivotal roles in shaping the world's future.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, gas prices dropped to their lowest levels since 2021 — among the lowest in over 20 years when adjusted for inflation. For the 39 million Americans AAA projected to be on the road, they were finally able to kick off summer without breaking the bank. President Trump's making life affordable again — and delivering on his promise to bring relief to American Families.

There was hope for responsible governance by the Palestinian Authority (PA), but that hope has been repeatedly dashed and finally extinguished on October 7, 2023. The coordinated horrific attack by Hamas militants left hundreds dead and many held hostage. Israel’s response has been strong and unrelenting, but the release of hostages and the total defeat of Hamas remain elusive.

Last month, as Republican Senators gathered in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to have an extended discussion and strategy session about the "Budget Reconciliation" process that's been dominating conversations and newscasts, I asked my colleagues two specific questions: In all of this massive bill, what will be its biggest legacy? And, what bold, transformational policies can we champion that will still be talked about 10, 20, even 30 years from now?

This legislation makes it possible for all U.S. international bridges and land ports of entry along our borders to qualify for a streamlined presidential permitting process. By reducing bureaucratic red tape to secure federal permission for bridge improvements, the bill paves the way to modernize and enhance our trade corridors in support of our international economy.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Chris Broom to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027. Broom is the vice president of Commercial Training Solutions for Boeing Global Services. He previously worked for American Airlines as managing director of the Flight and Training Administration, and is a member of the USS Yorktown Association Board of Directors.

The Sketch Files collection is an eclectic mix of items, including sketches, surveyor reports and statements, field notes, correspondence, court judgments, and other records relating to original surveys and boundaries. It includes 8,122 unique records dating from the 1830s to the present. It is also an active collection, which means surveyors continuously create and submit new material for the GLO Surveying Services Division to file within the collection

A few Democrat officeholders, activists, and pundits are finally coming to their senses that their brand is toxic to a majority of the American people. The Biden administration killed what was left of it in a number of ways. First, it serially lied to Americans about the cognitive decline and cancerous condition of President Joe Biden – both while in and after office. Only when caught did the complicit media fess up. 

“American energy has the ability to metaphorically – and literally – power the world, and Texas is the lead exporter of U.S. Liquified Natural Gas. Those achievements have been under attack by fringe environmental groups who use, and are enabled by, politicized courts," said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, as he fellow Texans Sen. John Cornyn & Cong. Wesley Hunt introduced the "Protect LNG Act" to ensure a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG Permit.

“One of my key priorities is Youth Development & Workforce Readiness,” said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. "This camp will support and promote young agriculture leaders and is exactly the kind of opportunity we should be creating – I look forward to seeing it grow," Miller said, announcing his support and endorsement of the first-in-Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Auctioneering Camp.

The State of Texas offers several pre-paid or tax-advantaged College Savings options such as "529 Plans" – authorized by Section 529 of the IRS Code – and, “Families will find that when it comes to planning for their children’s future education, starting early is key and every little bit adds up,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, encouraging Texas families to save for their children’s higher education expenses.