“I'm more determined than ever to bring the IRS to heel. Americans have had enough of the Democrat's double-whammy of manipulative power politics and burdensome smothering of opportunity. We should stop weaponization of the tax code, abolish the IRS, and start over. We should reform the income tax code, make it simple and fair – simple enough to fit on a postcard," said Sen. Cruz on tax filing day.
Governor Greg Abbott honored the brave men & women serving as sheriffs along the southern border in McAllen earlier this week, and during his remarks thanked the Border Sheriffs for their many contributions to Texans’ public safety – including stepping into Joe Biden’s absence to protect the nation from a record number of deadly drugs like fentanyl, lethal weapons, and illegal immigrants flooding across the border.
Cancel culture is cancer, but I do love it when it comes to the left. As I’ve said for years, Frankenstein’s monster always returns to burn the castle. Democrats could always rile up a mob, but they couldn’t control it after a short period, and it would eventually consume them too. And it’s happening.
I am outraged by the White House's dishonesty when it comes to the financial burden they’re placing on hardworking American families. Behind closed doors, they're planning to deploy an army of 87,000 new IRS Agents to extract every last cent they can from each & every American – regardless of your income level. Far-left ideologues control the White House, and seem determined to destroy our country’s once-thriving economy.
“This unlawful policy change will endanger vulnerable Texans’ access to health care and handicap local providers’ ability to serve our citizens in every community across the state," said Attorney General Ken Paxton, filing suit against both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services to challenge a Federal Bulletin jeopardizing nearly five million citizens they serve.
Early last week, Amarillo-based U.S. Dist. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk delivered a landmark ruling halting the approval of Mifepristone, a dangerous chemical abortion drug that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and deregulated – despite known safety risks to women, in addition to killing the unborn baby. His decision was immediately appealed, so I want to provide an update.
Our business today is to consider two bills. The first I’ll discuss is H.R. 734, the 'Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act of 2023.' Our second measure , H.J. Res. 42, would disapprove of the 'Comprehensive Policing & Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022,' another radical piece of legislation that will make it harder for the District of Columbia to recruit and retain police officers at a time when crime is skyrocketing.
Every schoolkid in America knows – or at least used to know – that the United States has three branches of government. At least that's what the textbooks say. In reality, today we have four branches... because Congress, the legislative branch, has for decades delegated lawmaking authority to an unconstitutional 4th branch of government: Independent Regulatory Agencies. By some estimates, there are more than 300 of them sticking their noses into every aspect of American life.
"The Texas Senate has allocated over $4 billion in its base budget to continue 'Operation Lone Star,' but more must be done to secure our border and keep Texans safe. Senator Birdwell's bill creates a new state crime for entering Texas illegally, and will allow Texas to take matters into our own hands. This makes it abundantly clear – to all who enter illegally, Texas is serious about enforcing our border."
"This session, we will pass this school choice program while at the same time provide more funding than ever before for public education,” said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Parent Empowerment Night in San Antonio, championing his support while highlighting other state's successes from implementing such efforts. Abbott also discussed how public schools will remain fully funded in Texas as school choice expands.
“You only have to see that Harris County filed suit in Travis County to BLOCK the release of the November 8th Election Records that the Texas Attorney General ordered released to see why we need SB 1039 passed by the Texas House too!" said Senator Paul Bettencourt. "These dramatically increased penalties are a direct result of Harris County Elections Officials flagrantly flouting the law, refusing to tell the public what truly happened.”
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texans that they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. this Saturday and ends at midnight Monday, April 24th. "Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Take the time now to get prepared,” Hegar says. Here's a list of some of the items that are covered.
A Wall Street Journal Poll just revealed a deeply troubling trend for those of us who believe in the traditional values that shaped America's founding and our national character. It shows a significant decline in the importance of Patriotism, Religious Faith & Family Values. This disintegration can be traced to the woke left's relentless attack on the "American Way" and pushing for radical change in the name of diversity & inclusion.
There's been a real & actual "assault on democracy" in Tennessee the past 10 days, and it appears that nothing says "democracy" to Democrats like a bullhorn and obstructing legislative work on the floor of the House of Delegates there. The Left's rising rhetoric over the expulsion of 2 Tennessee legislators perfectly captures Democrat's amplified rage & fear. Expect more of it in the future: Welcome to Politics BYOB – Bring Your Own Bullhorn.
In the states that have legalized sports and online gambling or betting, authorities report that when the presence of wagering and gambling are introduced, a "sort of addiction pandemic" quickly occurs – as does the need for "Addiction Services" and numerous other state-provided and expensive Social Services, which typically skyrocket and become an issue as gambling is allowed to expand.
“Main Street America is signaling inflation is still their top concern, and with rising interest rates and an increasingly uncertain credit environment they see no relief in sight," said Texas Cong. Roger Williams – who serves as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee – following the release of the latest inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report. The index for shelter was by far the largest contributor to the increase.
This is bad. Its bad such a baffling Pentagon leak of Classified U.S. Intelligence Documents could somehow appear on social media, its bad how its swiftly unfurling into a significant debacle for Mr. Biden and his White House as he travels to Ireland, and its bad that the U.S.'s assessment of Ukraine’s abilities are so modest or grim. Its also bad that apparently lots of foreign-policy experts have doubts about the administration, but are afraid to say so publicly.
For decades, Texas has been the envy of virtually every other state because of our phenomenal job growth and friendly economic policies that make our economy the unparalleled example of success. That's why Texas just won Site Selection Magazine's "Governor’s Cup" for an 11th straight year – but Texas has recently been disarmed in the battle between states for jobs, and that needs to change.
