Senators Cornyn and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recommended Angela Colmenero to President Trump following an extensive review and interview process of the candidate pool by the bipartisan Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee (FJEC). Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Cruz established the FJEC, a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas, to help identify the most qualified candidates to fill judicial vacancies.
It was a privilege to welcome U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Midland last week! As the crown jewel of American energy production, the Permian Basin is the cornerstone of American jobs, national security, and economic prosperity. Secretary Burgum has been a strong leader in advancing commonsense deregulatory efforts and fostering a more predictable regulatory environment that allows businesses to thrive.
We freely stipulate that both parties are guilty of aggravated and repeated gerrymandering – but Democrats in Virginia are so seething in rage over losing their partisan map in the Virginia Supreme Court, they're contemplating a backdoor plan to remove the current members and replace them with more partisan liberals. One Democrat consultant calls the idea "banana republic-ish," and it shows just how desperate "The Left" is to regain power in Washington through hook or crook.
President Donald Trump’s rapid rejection of Tehran’s ceasefire proposal signals that Washington may finally recognize the nature of the challenge. Iran’s demands – compensation for war damage, recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, an end to the naval blockade, and guarantees against future military action – reveal a regime seeking time to recover, regroup, and rearm. The West should resist that temptation.
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms that took place late last month. The declaration includes the following counties: Cooke, Denton, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at sba.gov/disaster.
This is a desperate, almost laughable Hail Mary pass by New York's leftist Comptroller, Mark Levine, to keep Exxon from moving its legal domicile from New Jersey to energy-friendly, low-tax Texas, According to The Center Square, Mark Levine wants Exxon's shareholders "to reject the proposal to move its corporate offices to the Lone Star State" because the move "as well as its retail voting program, are not in the long-term interests of shareholders."
In 2015, McKinney voters rejected a $50 million bond for airport expansion at McKinney National Airport. In 2023, voters did it again – this time striking down a $200 million general obligation bond to expand the regional airport for commercial flights. Nearly 59% of voters said NO. So, what did Mayor Bill Cox and the McKinney City Council do? They ignored the people and approved $58 million in construction contracts for the expansion in May 2025 anyway.
Our country celebrated the 75th anniversary of the official National Day of Prayer last week. I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of a nation that believes in the intrinsic value of its people. Every other government system demands a higher power and ruler, except for a democracy. Our system was built on the belief that God is the ultimate authority, creating man and woman in His image, with dignity.
Los Angeles is a broken city, facing huge problems made worse by corrupt politicians. It is overrun by homelessness, crime, blight, and the horrifying aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire. In several weeks, Los Angeles voters will elect a new mayor. One candidate, former reality television star Spencer Pratt, is making a huge splash. He was previously known for his starring role on the MTV show The Hills from 2006 to 2010.
Governor Greg Abbott today released his 2026 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2025 and sharing his vision and priorities for the year ahead. Released in interim years when the Texas Legislature does not meet and no formal State of the State address is given, this is the Governor’s sixth Report to the People since taking office in 2015.
Chicago Alderman William Hall and union leaders held a news conference this week demanding that the drug store giant Walgreens be prosecuted for "first-degree corporate abandonment" for its planned closure of a store in his Chatham neighborhood next month. He railed that the plan would create a "food desert" and "medicine drought" in his district. Why are they shutting down? Rampant crime.
In the Lone Star State, we are blessed to have incredible police officers who serve our communities. Texas is home to approximately 140,000 police officers – the second highest number in the country. That averages out to about four police officers per 1,000 residents. Our brave law enforcement officers help ensure the safety of Texans day-in and day-out, and this week is a great opportunity to recognize their heroism.
Harmony Public Schools-Central Texas has been selected as a partner district in the Intel® AI-Ready Schools Initiative, a national effort designed to help schools prepare students and educators for success in an AI-enabled world. Intel® officially welcomed Harmony Public Schools-Central Texas into the initiative, which supports districts in implementing responsible, ethical and student-centered artificial intelligence practices in education.
For the past century, the agendas of the Democratic Party were predictable. They professed concern for working Americans and supported blue-collar unions. Unemployment insurance, a 40-hour work week, disability insurance, and Social Security were their trademarks -- often rapidly achieved by growing government bureaucracies and continually raising taxes. Still, many Democrats were socially conservative.
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, the first Texas Energy Fund loan-backed project to come online that will deliver more reliable, affordable power to the state’s grid. The Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant is designed to quickly supply electricity when demand is at its highest, delivering reliable power for Texas homes and businesses when they need it most.
“West Texas is vital to economic growth and energy for Texans, and decisions about its land should belong to Texans, not Washington bureaucrats. This bill will protect our communities from federal overreach, prevent land grabs that threaten jobs, and limit energy and agricultural development," said Sen. Ted Cruz while introducing the No FED in West Texas Act to prevent future administrations from implementing plans that would expand federal control over land in Texas.
“The conflict in Iran is a clear reminder - when America and our Allies need stability, Texas Oil & Gas is answering the call. As prices rise at the pump, the path forward is clear: further unleash Texas Energy... Lower Taxes, Cut Regulations, and Eliminate Green Energy Subsidies, because this surge in Texas should remain the cornerstone of Global Energy Supply around the world,” says Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, praising reports about the state’s growing role in meeting global energy demand.
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) offers a wide range of benefits unmatched across the country. From loans for Veterans’ families to purchase their first home to long-term care facilities when extra help is needed, the VLB serves those who pledged to serve our nation. One of the benefits I am most proud of is the VLB’s Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC).
