Last week Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) filed SB 1723 to establish a pilot program for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement Rapid DNA technology, accelerating investigations and removing violent offenders from Texas communities. While traditional testing can take up to 72 hours, Rapid DNA delivers results in just 90 to 120 minutes, accelerating investigations and reducing backlogs.
The Texas Governor's Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Texas Women's Hall of Fame. The Texas Women's Hall of Fame recognizes women who have attained significant achievements in areas such as the arts, community service, education, leadership, health, science, and business. Inductees include former First Ladies, astronauts, entrepreneurs, public servants, Olympic athletes, and other women of significant accomplishment. Details follow.
“President Trump has stated unequivocally that he intends to make the United States the cryptocurrency capital of the world, his visionary leadership on Bitcoin & Digital Assets has paved the way for American innovation – and Texas is leading the way. I promised to make a Texas Bitcoin Reserve a priority to solidify Texas’ leadership in the digital age, and today the Texas Senate delivered on that," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick after bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 21, establishing the Texas Bitcoin Reserve.
Last Tuesday, President Trump delivered one of the most consequential addresses in the last two decades, reaffirming America's unwavering commitment to strength, security, and the renewal of the American Dream. His "Peace through Strength" doctrine puts our enemies on notice as February's record-low Illegal Border Crossings prove that when America has serious leadership, we get results. I've always been proud to be an American, but am incredibly proud after witnessing such a historic moment.
“After a 6-week review, we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio early Monday morning. “The 5,200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States," said Rubio, announcing that those programs being kept will fall under the purview of the State Department. Democrats are losing their minds.
"Vice President Vance, Secretary Hegseth and National Intelligence Director Gabbard – traveling to Texas to see our coordinated Border Security efforts firsthand – Texas will continue to work with the Trump Administration to Arrest, Detain & Deport Illegal Immigrants and stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl into our nation," said Gov. Greg Abbott during Wednesday's Border Security Roundtable at the Eagle Pass Border Patrol Station, as the leaders explored new ways to make America safe again.
The Committee to Unleash Prosperity's co-founders, Steve Moore, Dr. Arthur Laffer & Steve Forbes, today launched "The Tax Cut Victory Alliance" – a coalition of taxpayer groups, business groups, state organizations, conservative leaders, and activists across the country who’ve joined together to make the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts permanent. The TCVA is calling on Congress to pass in the first 100 days of the new Trump Administration legislation to forestall what could be the largest tax increase in U.S. history.
The United State Senate passed a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. The resolution passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority, 70-28. The rule defined those developers as “brokers,” even though they did not touch any of the cryptocurrency being exchanged. The resolution is the first crypto-related measure to pass the Senate this Congress and will now head to the House.
“Currently, over 500,000 Texans suffer from some form of Dementia – including horrible diseases like Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia, and related dementias. After hearing countless stories of Texans whose lives were shattered by these silent killers, I felt it was time to create the 'Dementia Prevention & Research Institute of Texas' (DPRIT) to bring world-class Dementia researchers to Texas. With our vast resources, Texas an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of millions," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Fable One: President Trump is... appeasing Russia? But, of the last four U.S. Presidents, under whose watch did Putin not invade another country? Which president sold offensive weapons to Ukraine first? Who warned Germany NOT to become dependent on the Russian Nord Stream II Pipeline deal? Who withdrew from an unfair missile deal with the Russians? Who cajoled and berated NATO members to meet their military investment promises made following the 2014 invasion of Ukraine? Who?
“Under President Biden, the border was a disaster, and it was our communities that were at the eye of the storm. Within hours of taking office President Trump took decisive action – he declared Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, ended Catch & Release, and drove illegal immigration down to record lows. Thank you to Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Hegseth and Director Gabbard for showing up for us along the Southern Border today," said South Texas & Border Cong. Tony Gonzales.
"Texas remains the best state in the nation for business, and these strategic recommendations provide a roadmap to ensure small businesses will continue to thrive. With the feedback from nearly 700 Small Businesses across Texas, and Gov. Abbott’s leadership, we have a historic opportunity to make this the best legislative session for small businesses in Texas history," said Texas Association of Business's Glenn Hamer, as he and the Texas NFIB helped release a new report to enhance Texas’ business environment.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and it passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The bipartisan measure was agreed to at the end of last year by leaders of both the Senate Commerce Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, but the session ended before final passage could occur.
"Last week, my 'Congressional Review Act' to reverse former President Biden's ill-conceived Natural Gas Tax passed the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate, and it's now on its way to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. I've fought this tax since its inception, and am thrilled Congress took immediate action to eliminate the Natural Gas Tax once and for all – it hurt energy producers in West Texas' Permian Basin, and American energy producers across the country," said Cong. August Pfluger following passage of one of his signature bills.
Sometimes stupid and insanity are hard to differentiate – but it sure was apparent during President Trump's Tuesday Night Speech that Democrats haven't learned a thing and can be both at the same time. Applaud for a heroic orphan getting into West Point? Nope. Applaud for finding & cutting waste in the Federal Budget? Are you crazy? I don’t know what genius came up with the strategy of only adopting positions normal Americans hate, but it sure is a bold one. I’m just eager to see how it works out for them.
“Texas is a national leader in population growth, job creation, technology and innovation, and overall economic expansion,” said Gov. Abbott. “Entrepreneurs and businesses choose Texas because of our unmatched business friendly policies, our low taxes, and a highly skilled workforce. With this Statewide Economic Development Plan, we will cement Texas as a global economic powerhouse. Working together, we ll build an even stronger, more prosperous Texas for generations to come.”
On Monday, March 3rd, Senator Adam Hinojosa hosted a historic meeting, bringing together representatives from San Patricio County, Nueces County, the Cities of Corpus Christi, Portland, and Port Aransas, as well as the Port of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River Authority. The meeting, facilitated by Senator Hinojosa, focused on uniting these key stakeholders to build regional partnerships, align priorities, and push forward projects that will drive lasting progress for the Coastal Bend.
"As we continue to peel back the labyrinth of Federal Bureaucracy that's paralyzed the basic functions of our Federal Government, we must turn to the Dept. of Interior," said Cong. Byron Donalds (R-FL). "Currently, it's taking over a year and a half to approve basic State Wildlife Protection Plans to ensure non-game species don't become threatened or endangered. This is unacceptable. We are making our government efficient again – whether bureaucrats in Washington like it or not," Donalds said.
