Americans sent us here to fix Washington — and this is how it gets done. The naysayers said it couldn’t be done, but they were wrong. With this vote, the House completed all 12 appropriations bills through regular order for the first time in years, fully funding the government at lower levels than a continuing resolution and replacing Biden-era spending with Trump-era policies.
Governor Greg Abbott selected Lindsey Gohlke and reappointed Romey Swanson to the Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council. Named Peter J. Holt chair and appointed Jeff Austin, III, Leslie Callahan, Lori Gabbert Charney, Grant Coates, Reagan Curran, Tracy Hanson, Ed.D., Marisela Nava, John “J.” Puckett, Jennifer Stockemer, Ph.D. and Nancy Windham, to the Governor’s Task Force on the Governance of Early Childhood Education and Care. Named Scott Charbonneau to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.
Last week, I voted in favor of legislation that advances a transparent, constitutional approach to federal spending while providing stability for the American people. This legislation reflects a deliberate process that respects Congress’s responsibility over federal spending. Passing full-year appropriations bills through regular order provides greater accountability, predictability, and certainty for families, businesses, and communities across Central Texas and the country.
This week, I voted to pass the final set of FY26 appropriations bills, penned an op-ed to commemorate the first anniversary of President Trump's historic second term by highlighting his successful border policies. Gone are the days of hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants flooding our borders and overwhelming the U.S. Border Patrol. President Trump ended the Biden administration's border crisis, put American safety first, and restored law and order.
For those tracking the chaos in Minnesota, here’s a detail that might shed some light on the lawlessness of state officials, like the attorney general. To qualify to be attorney general of Minnesota, you must: 1) be a qualified voter, 2) be at least 21, and 3) be a resident of the state for at least 30 days. In Minnesota, you don’t have to be a lawyer — or even know the law — to be attorney general. That helps explain how Keith Ellison got the job without a) knowing the law, or b) being able to read it.
The CEOs of the health insurance industry's giants testify today on Capitol Hill. These are companies whose stocks have skyrocketed – thanks to a massive & continuous flood of subsidies from taxpayers under Barack Obama's “Affordable Care Act.” Most Americans say health care has become more expensive and more frustrating to access than ever... the exact opposite of what ObamaCare and its backers promised.
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin. The Governor also issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties to ensure that every necessary resource is made available to Texans.
As the House of Representatives passed all of the Federal Government's remaining Annual Funding Bills to keep the federal government fully operational through the end of Fiscal Year 2026, Cong. Tony Gonzales – through his hard work and seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee – has secured over $42 million in funding for his TX-23 South & West Texas District. Here's a partial list.
Well, apparently President Trump has some valid points on Greenland. It sits astride Missile, Drone & Air Transport Routes between North America and Eastern Europe – and Western Russia. Such facts are why worldwide leaders dealing with American presidents since at least FDR have felt duty-bound to cater to each's personal styles (Roosevelt's was condescension, LBJ's domineering) despite personal distastes.
Every other industry that markets its products to children is subject to safety standards – and technology should be no different. That principle is why a bill before Congress, the "App Store Accountability Act," matters so much to parents. Parents want industry transparency and the ability to guide their kids safely as technology evolves, and at "Talk More. Tech Less." we too often see the consequences when families don’t have that opportunity.
The U.S. House Oversight & Government Reform Committee voted to advance the William J. Clinton "Contempt of Congress Report" out of committee by a 34-8 vote, and the Hillary R. Clinton contempt report on a vote of 28-15. Both now move to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Upon passage on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, criminal referrals will be made to the U.S. Department of Justice.
"These packages are pouring in faster and further than ever before – they may look innocent, but the danger is real. One invasive species, pest, or pathogen could devastate Texas farms, ranches, natural resources and food supply. We can't gamble with Texas agriculture," warned Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. Here's the details, and what the Texas Dept. of Agriculture recommends to do if you receive unsolicited seeds.
American politics rarely focuses on K–12 Education, and the reason is obvious. Students can't vote, they have no direct voice in national debates, and Elected Officials tend to prioritize issues with immediate political payoffs. But President Trump has taken a far different approach. During his first year back in office, he's reshaped American Education by shifting authority away from bureaucracy – and into the hands of families.
The Governor was joined by State Senator Donna Campbell, Texas Rep. Alan Schoolcraft, Chairman Peter J. Holt, Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Joe Esparza, Rep. Mark LaHood, Rep. John Lujan, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Superintendent Paige Meloni, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Health & Human Services Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth.
The Senators recommended both nominees to President Trump following an extensive review and interview process of the candidate pool by the 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 before making their recommendations to the President.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., submitted comments on behalf of the General Land Office (GLO) supporting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) announcement of its proposed second Gulf of America offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill. This move is not only a critical step toward restoring American energy dominance but also toward bolstering national security.
According to Minnesota’s political class—and the federal judge they are hoping will indulge them—federal immigration law is binding except when local officials find it inconvenient, uncomfortable, or politically risky. In those moments, the thinking goes, the state can simply ask a court to restrain Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call it “constitutional balance.” Thankfully, the Trump administration is having none of it.
Today marks one year of President Trump being back in in the White House, and the results are unmistakable. Manufacturing is returning home, private investment is surging, working families are finally getting real relief through meaningful tax cuts that put more money back in their pockets, and gas and grocery prices are down. At the border, ICE crackdowns and tough enforcement have restored Law & Order and cartels are on the run.
