​​​​​​​"A growing number of parents are becoming increasingly alarmed about some of the books found in Public School Libraries. You have an obligation to Texas parents and students to ensure that no child in Texas is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content while inside a Texas public school," said Gov. Greg Abbott, writing to Texas Association of School Boards Executive Director Dan Troxell.

“Our teachers, police and firefighters shouldn’t have their Social Security checks docked each month simply because of an outdated, unfair formula from the 1980’s," said Texas Cong. Kevin Brady, introducing legislation to permanently replace the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Social Security formula with a new one treating Teachers, Firefighters & Police like the rest of America’s workers.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) this week introduced the "Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act," a bill that urges the U.S. Department of State to use its statutory authority to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

Our ally Israel resides in a very dangerous region, and is under frequent attack by terrorists who wish to wipe it off the map. America and Israel share a deep historical bond, and I am committed to providing Israel the resources and support it needs to secure its people and its place among nations.

Glen Youngkin's impressive victory over Democrat re-tread Terry McAuliffe in the race for Virginia governor ought to be a reminder that kindness wins over name-calling and that issues are more important than personality.

The off-year Virginia Elections have a nearly perfect record as the first "voter backlash" tool to guage voter's sentiments against the party in power. If Tuesday's election results – from Virginia to Seattle, in Minneapolis, and from San Antonio to Buffalo, N.Y are any indication, there may be some bigger and more massive sweeping the country for Republicans to tap into, and which Democrats will surely fear.

Republican John Lujan won a Democratic-held Texas state House seat Tuesday in a district in the southern portion of San Antonio that President Joe Biden won in November by 14%, saying he is the only Republican ever to win this seat.

"Our continued investment in Emergency SNAP benefits has ensured Texas families can put food on the table throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," said Governor Abbott, announcing the allotments are expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

“While Americans are paying $144 million more every day for gas than in the past, the Biden Administration continues to tax and regulate the Oil & Gas Industry out of existence,” said Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian, after more new methane standards were proposed by the Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The GOP's sweep of Virginia's top-ticket races along with Republican wins in other state level contests around the country on Tuesday were an unwelcome welcome for President Biden as he landed back on U.S. soil in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the same time Youngkin addressed supporters after his win. 

The stakes are significant, as Democrats warily watch today's governors' races in Virginia & New Jersey — two states seen as bellwethers in the political mood of the nation's electorate. It’s unclear whether Manchin’s resistance will deliver a debilitating blow to the efforts – or have the opposite effect of propelling Democrats to start taking votes on Biden’s signature proposal.

"The torch of freedom burns Brighter & Stronger because of the expansive role that the Texas National Guard plays in defending freedom overseas and keeping Texans safe at home," said Governor Greg Abbott, delivering the "Keynote Address" at Texas' 36th Infantry Division Change Of Command, Change Of Responsibility Ceremony in Austin.

​​​​​​​"Evan will apply the Constitution, and our laws as written – and he will become an influential jurist,” said Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) General Counsel Lee Parsley earlier today, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment of Evan Young to the Texas Supreme Court.

"Countering China’s aggressive behavior requires viable partners in Asia and beyond, and the U.S.-Indian relationship has become a cornerstone of our multilateral efforts," said Sen. Ted Cruz, summarizing the “Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances & Leadership Act of 2021” – or the CRUCIAL Act – to create a 10-year exemption for the member countries of Australia, Japan, and India.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Angela Paxton, Claire Barber, Christopher Calicott, Patrick Hatfield, Jason Kelley, and Robert Villaseñor to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters.

Political stunts are generally stupid – and performed by people desperate for attention who want to change the subject. The planning meetings usually involve panic and a mad scramble for ideas, any ideas. This is what a frenzied group of people (in over their heads) thinks will work.

After some 1.7 million Illegal Immigrant Apprehensions were carried out by U.S. Customs & Border Patrol during Fiscal Year 2021, "We (Texans) have to step up – We have to secure our border while the Federal Government twiddles its thumbs," said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing his latest efforts to tighten Border Security amid media reports of yet another caravan of migrants moving north through Mexico.

 Rep. Brady highlighted the industry’s track record of providing clean affordable energy, empowering all Americans, and improving the quality of life here in the U.S. and around the world.