"We've got a vaccine mandate for U.S. companies with 100 or more people, and we’ve got 14,878 people here – are you kidding me?" asked Texas Cong. August Pfluger, surveying over 15,000 illegal immigrants camping in squalid conditions outside of tiny Del Rio, Texas. "Our priorities are completely out of whack. It’s worse than you could imagine," said Pfluger, clearly frustrated at a situation he described as "an absolute tragedy, a completely preventable crisis."

"As chief executives of our states, we request a meeting with you at The White House to bring an end to the national security crisis created by eight months of unenforced borders," read the letter to President Biden from the Governors of 26 states, “respectfully requesting a meeting as soon as your schedule allows within 15 days.” The crisis led a Democrat Border Mayor to ask Mr. Biden earlier this year, "Whose side are you on?"

“If the Biden Administration thinks they can force states to comply with their political agenda, my office will fight their radical attempt at social change," said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filing a lawsuit to stop the Biden Administration from requiring employers to use the gender identities espoused by their employees for bathroom, locker room, showers, dress codes & personal pronouns.

​​​​​​​"The grant funding available through this program will strengthen our response to the crisis at the border, and help keep our communities safe," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, announcing the availability of $100 million in funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance Inter-Agency Border Security Operations, including interdicting criminal activity and detaining non-citizens arrested for state crimes related to the border crisis.

“Last Thursday I was briefed by Border Patrol in Del Rio on the horrific, man-made crisis taking place at this city's International Bridge. I saw the strain on resources and the lack of COVID-19 testing because of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ decision to not enforce our laws at the Southern Border," said Sen. Cruz, responding to Homeland Security Sect. Mayorkas' visit to Del Rio, as 1,000s of illegal immigrants flooded the south Texas city of 36,000.

"Every direct oil and natural gas job in Texas generates an additional 3.0 jobs elsewhere in the state's economy," said Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) president Todd Staples. Compared to August 2020 numbers, 2021's upstream jobs have increased 12.4%, or 19,700 jobs – and August’s job count stands 13.3% above the industry's September 2020 low point.  

This funding to assist Customs & Border Protection with the influx of migrants at Texas' southern border comes as the Del Rio Border Sector has been inundated with approximately 15,000 Haitian migrants in just the past week – including 8,000 family units and 4,000 single adults, with an estimated 2,000 more expected within days.

We still don't know even half of what's in the two massive spending bills circulating through Congress – because as Rep. Richard Neal, the head of the House Committee writing the bills admits, we want to "hold off on the (details of the bill) until we're at the altar." By this he means the same thing Nancy Pelosi said before ObamaCare's vote some 10 years ago: We'll read the bill after we pass it.

"I have determined that the disaster caused from individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico Border is of such severity that Supplementary Federal Assistance is necessary to lessen the threat of disaster, save lives, and protect property, public health and safety," said Gov. Abbott, requesting an Emergency Declaration from President Biden as the crisis at the border escalated, including the dire situation in Val Verde County.

After Houston Police Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey, a 30-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, was shot and killed, and Sgt. Michael Vance was shot and wounded, “This horrific tragedy's an important reminder that Law Enforcement Officers risk their lives every day to keep Texas safe," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners approved publishing for public comment proposed rules for critical designation of natural gas infrastructure during energy emergencies.

There are generally three types of politicians. The first is the AOC type. The second consists of those who get into office and then compromise with the other side, the John Kasich types. The third get a lot done in line with their principles, usually quietly so they can get more done without being noticed. Arizona AG Mark Brnovich is the third type. 

"In the past month, we've witnessed President Biden & his top officials preside over the worst Foreign Policy Catastrophe in a generation. Americans across the nation are horrified, our servicemen and women are angry, disillusioned & frustrated, our allies are dispirited and our enemies across the globe emboldened – which makes the world more dangerous for America today," said Sen. Ted Cruz, who sent some strong messages to the Biden Administration this week.

"Her story is inspiring, and I am proud of her contributions and the contributions of 1,000s of TX-25 small business to our local and national economy,” said Cong. Roger Williams, honoring and hosting his constituent and business owner Natasha Hudson during the House Small Business Committee’s “National Small Business Week: Celebrating our Main Street Champions” hearing.

Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate coalition that is seeking to stop President Biden from unlawfully forcing millions of private sector employees to get a COVID-19 Vaccine or submit to weekly testing as a condition of keeping their jobs – regardless of whether they work remotely, have religious objections or health concerns about receiving the vaccine, or have already obtained natural immunity.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Gen. Mark Milley, is a disgrace to his uniform. If he had any integrity, he’d resign. The top military advisor to the President of the United States pledged to an enemy of our country, to an enemy of freedom, that he'd tip him off should the United States, for whatever reason, attack China. Milley intentionally put U.S. Troops in jeopardy. That’s treason.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Nicholas.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today questioned U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on President Biden and his administration's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan.