"This vital training – delivered by Veteran 1st Responders with proven experience in active attack response and police training – will help Law Enforcement on school campuses better respond to these situations,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, instructing Exec. Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's nationally-recognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all of Texas' School Districts.

It is impossible to comprehend the level of evil that would drive someone to commit the atrocities we've seen in Uvalde, Texas . But as I have had time to reflect, let me start by saying - this is NOT a "Gun Control" issue. That, however, is the narrative I think we will hear pushed. I believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens makes society safer – and our focus must focus on hardening our classrooms.

Here is my proposed gun control compromise following the latest attack on children that millions of us did not commit. Ready? You gun fascists can kiss my Schumer, and we'll keep our guns. No, this is not the time to go soft. In fact, our legitimate interest is maintaining the capacity to deter and defeat tyrants and criminals. Your legitimate interest in limiting our ability to do so is non-existent.

Cong. Tony Gonzales represents the South Texas community of Uvalde, which he's urging U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardoza to grant expedited approval on for their request to immediately allow Uvalde ISD access to the School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) – which could provide Mental Health Resources & Emergency Transportation for the city's students, parents and teachers.

​​​​​​​The newly formed "Special Legislative Committees" will develop Legislative Recommendations on: School Safety, Mental Health, Social Media, Police Training, Firearm Safety and more, noted Gov. Abbott. "We must come together as Texans to support the Uvalde Community and prevent future tragedies in this state," said Abbott while commending the Legislature's action after last week's tragedy in Uvalde.

“Under President Biden, Main Street businesses are struggling with higher prices, worker shortages, and consumers whose paychecks are shrinking more and more each month because of inflation,” said Cong. Kevin Brady. “In addition to a shrinking economy and crushing inflation, America’s small businesses have lost jobs in three out of the last four months – a big red flag that often signals recession."

The Commission’s actions are focused on extending benefits, relaxing requirements, and creating new child care services in response to the needs of the community.

The fact that Democrats are so desperate to distract American Voters from their utter failures that they’ll lie, cheat and-or steal is nothing new. But... the depths and extent to which they’ve been taking this recently is simply vile. Case In Point: They're now even blaming everyone who isn’t one of them for the murder of 10 people in Buffalo, New York – essentially declaring our country's full of violent criminals.

"I've asked Chairman Robert Nichols to hold a hearing on June 23rd or shortly thereafter. And before creation of this committee, last week I sent a letter to Texas Education Comm. Mike Morath requesting an extension through the end of next year's Legislative Session for applying for School Safety Grants – There is still nearly $14 million in the fund that schools could still request," said Texas' Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

"The work and trainings provided by the Texas School Safety Center has reached 1,000s of schools & instructors and benefited millions of Texas school children. However, the tragedy at Robb Elementary last week requires us all to do more," said Gov. Abbott. "I am charging the TxSSC, in coordination with the TEA, to develop & implement a plan to conduct random inspections to assess Texas school districts."

According to the Texas Comptroller's data, Oil Producers in Texas paid a record amount in taxes in April 2022. Similarly, Texas' Natural Gas Producers paid the highest amount in history in May. “No one produces oil & gas – in a more environmentally responsible way – than American producers, and the lion’s share of that takes place right here in Texas,” said Texas Oil & Gas Association president Todd Staples.

"Annual revenue growth suggests modest growth in Texas' underlying economic activity,' said Comptroller Glenn Hegar, announcing that the state's Total Sales Tax Revenues for the three months ending May 2022 were 15.7% higher than a year ago. But, "spending patterns will face continued headwinds," warned Hegar... and Sales Taxes represent the largest source of funding for the State Budget.

Had President Biden simply plagiarized (even parts of) Donald Trump's successful agenda, there could've potentially been: no #BidenBorderCrisis, no Energy Crisis, no Hyper-Inflation, even less International Despair. But with these catastrophes growing, even if he manages to last another two years Democrat grandees know Biden's faculties are eroding rapidly – and they will "decide" his fate.

"I encourage all victims, their families and providers to apply for this help to ease the burdens they’re carrying,”  said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, noting there are both State & Federal dollars available to reimburse certain out-of-pocket medical expenses, counseling services, lost wages, funeral expenses, and other expenses. ​​​​​​​Over 100 applications have been received so far, and details are available here.

"As Texans mourn the tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, we must come together to provide solutions to protect all Texans. Accordingly, I hereby request that each of you convene a Special Legislative Committee to make Texas safer, and I stand ready to provide any and all support," said Gov. Greg Abbott, writing to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick & House Speaker Dade Phelan following last week’s tragic shooting at Robb Elementary.

“We want to take on this duty so Uvalde kids get good nutrition, and so Uvalde ISD staff can focus on healing from this unspeakable tragedy. We're honored to assist with establishing a partnership between school districts in San Antonio and Uvalde so food will be provided until the Uvalde School District can resume serving meals,” said Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, announcing the coordinated effort.

Kudos to The Wall Street Journal for having the courage to call these incidents signs of a "Social & Spiritual Problem" in America. Men – generally young men – commit indiscriminate mass murder and take their own lives at a rate almost four times higher than women. So, men demonstrate in a most unpleasant way another truth that our liberal friends want to deny. Men are different from women.

Research shows that approximately 80-to-85% of Blacks and 35% of Latinos choose to smoke or prefer menthol cigarettes. Subsequently, a new FDA proposal to prohibit menthol may be opening up the Biden White House to attacks of perceived racist policies – further dividing both his Democrat progressive allies and American minorities in general. And that's before critics launch their attacks of driving products into illegal "black markets."