“During our time in uniform we learned that service is about placing our country above self,” said Congressmen Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Jason Crow (D-CO) after being elected as  Co-Chairs of the "For Country Caucus" that was founded in 2019 to help military veteran Members of Congress work together to find consensus-driven policy solutions that support U.S. Military Servicemembers and Veterans.

Expected to create 130 new jobs and approximately $140 million in capital investment, a Texas Enterprise Fund grant has been extended to help CertainTeed LLC to construct a new roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan, Texas. "Exceptional global companies like CertainTeed are investing in Texas because we offer unmatched business operating advantages," said Governor Abbott.

Because the Texas Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund has risen above its statutory minimum required balance, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced earlier today that the average unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate for all employers will be 1.16% for calendar year 2023, down from last year's average tax rate of 1.35%.

House Republicans came together to support Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House. I'm proud to have stood by Leader McCarthy – who has a robust plan to get the House of Representatives working for the American people again. Now we can get to work cutting wasteful spending, holding the Biden White House accountable, and securing the border.

The Left has gone mad over former President Donald J. Trump - past, present, and future. ​​​​​The current Democratic Party and NeverTrump "conservatives" assumed that Trump was and remains so obviously toxic that they do not have to define exactly what his evil entails.

“Today, Republicans began working toward protecting and strengthening America against the immediate threats we face from the Chinese Communist Party. This new Select Committee will thoroughly investigate the malicious actions the CCP has already taken – and provide solutions to protect American citizens," said Texas Congressman Pete Sessions immediately after the U.S. House voted to establish a new Select Committee on the issue.

“We cannot, and we will not, lose sight of the fact that every tax dollar received by the state is coming out of Texans’ pockets. Lawmakers should consider meaningful tax reduction to ease the burden Texans are experiencing from inflation, economic uncertainty and rising housing costs," said Comptroller Hegar, releasing the Biennial Revenue Estimate showing legislators will have a record $188.2 billion for general-purpose spending in 2024-25, up 26.3% from the last budget.

“Comptroller Hegar’s Revenue Estimate is further proof of the true might of our economy. Our conservative policies, including no income tax and minimal regulation, attract businesses and grow jobs. Texas taxpayers must first receive tax relief before we commit to any new spending. And we must not spend all the money in case Joe Biden's inflationary policies and out-of-control spending causes a national recession," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

“After two years of disastrous open border policies, it's imperative we have an all-hands-on-deck approach​​​​​​​” said Congressman Gonzales. "The Security 1st Act will do just that by making sure our borders are safe, resilient, and adaptive to the evolving challenges along the border. Operation Stonegarden is a lifeline for our Border Patrol who rely on Local Law Enforcement and Sheriffs," said Gonzales.

Attorney General Paxton has joined a multi-state effort asking the Federal Communications Commission to prevent consumers from receiving unwanted, illegal spam text messages by backing the FCC’s proposed rule to require mobile wireless providers to block illegal text messages at the network level when the messages appear to be from invalid, unallocated, or unused numbers.

"Swalwell can’t get a security clearance in the private sector. I’m not going to give him a government security clearance," said newly minted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, making good on his promise to strip Democrats Ilhan Omar, Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of their committee assignments in the House of Representatives. "Schiff has lied to the American public. We will not allow him to be on the Intel Committee either.”

"Texans are paying an especially high price for your failure – sometimes with their very lives – as local leaders from your own party will tell you if given the chance. On behalf of all Americans, I implore you: Secure our border by enforcing Congress’s immigration laws," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott upon President Biden's arrival in El Paso for his first trip to the border, hand-delivering a letter that calls on Biden to do his job and enforce the nation's Federal Immigration Laws.  

Monica De La Cruz has not only helped put South Texas on the map for Republicans, she's also made history in a district that most analysts said was unwinnable. “South Texas has been controlled by one party since before inception,” said Hidalgo GOP Chair Adrienne Pena-Garza, who noted, “This historic, groundbreaking moment will be talked about for generations to come," as De La Cruz was joined by over 100 South Texans for her swearing-in.

“This week, we saw democracy hard at work, and I believe we all move forward stronger because of it,” said Babin. “The compromises made on the House floor will empower us as individual members to fight the Democrats’ woke ideology that is destroying the country. Now, let’s get to work!"

"Oil and gas produced in West Texas' Permian Basin is among the cleanest in the world because of its lower carbon intensity," said Texas Oil & Gas Association president Todd Staples after the Biden White House backed down from its proposed plan to impose what critics said were “draconian regulations” in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico. "The decision by the EPA is the correct one," Staples says.

The truth is that Congress is broken for the reasons that Cong. Chip Roy (R-TX) and others have been stating during the past week's Speaker Debate – under authoritarian Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rule rank-and-file members have been sidelined in the Legislative Process in favor of the Leadership Elites. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) could become a transformational conservative leader thanks to this fight.

Soleimani was an Iranian regime arch-terrorist with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands. He was engaged in ongoing plots to attack Americans and our allies around the world. The mission eliminating him significantly countered and undermined the Iranian regime's ability to wage terrorism globally.