Comptroller Glenn Hegar has reminded Texans that the deadline to apply for Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ scholarship awards is Dec. 31, 2021.
Why do Democrats believe they can pass controversial, far-reaching legislation without holding a majority in the Senate and the support of the American Public? Sen. Joe Manchin has consistently said he couldn't support the Democrats' massive tax and spending bill, so seriousness shouldn't have surprised anyone who has been watching.
"This additional funding will strengthen our response to the Border Crisis and ensure that our Law Enforcement & Local Partners have the resources they need to keep our communities safe in the federal government's absence," said Gov, Greg Abbott, announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will award an additional $38.4 million for the Texas Border Sheriff Coalition and law enforcement, jail operations, and court administration to support Operation Lone Star (OLS).
“The development of broadband is key to Texas’ future as an economic powerhouse. I have complete confidence that these appointments will make recommendations that strengthen broadband access and quality in Texas,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, announcing the appointments of Sergio Contreras, Robert F. McGee and Scott R. Muri, Ed. D., to the Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors which will provide guidance for the expansion, adoption, affordability, and use of broadband services across Texas.
“On average, we lose 17 veterans to suicide every day – and that’s 17 too many,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales, himself a veteran. "The VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Act works to bolster VA suicide prevention efforts and improves the way our VA system approaches mental health,” Gonzales said, introducing his bill to launch a Pilot Program within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Specifically these Congressional members – whose districts would be impacted – oppose money from the $10 billion allocated for high-speed rail funding in the recently passed House version of President Biden's "Build Back Better Act" going toward the controversial Texas Central Railroad bullet train project from Houston to Dallas.
Two elected officials – from different parts of America – emerged this weekend as the kind of patriots which are in too short supply these days… but both offered a ray of hope for our future. We all can be thankful for the early Christmas gifts bestowed on America by two brave patriots who – unlike so many “leaders” in our country – have really stepped up and are making important, long-lasting differences.
"In June I promised Texans we would step up in the Federal Government's absence and build our own Border Wall. We have wasted no time in the six months since that promise was made," said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Saturday press conference, debuting the progress on construction of that wall in South Texas' Rio Grande City — just six months after he announced Texas would build its own Border Wall.
"The Lone Star State has a long, proud legacy of Texans fighting to keep America a beacon of freedom for all. This year, my colleagues and I fulfilled our Constitutional duty to equip our Armed Forces with the resources they need to defend America’s national security interests at home and abroad, while also securing bipartisan victories for Texas military communities," said Sen. Ted Cruz.
“Our Law Enforcement Agents deserve access to the best resources available, as they put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our communities," said Cong. Gonzales, introducing his bill to make localities like San Antonio eligible to purchase all-terrain vehicles & equipment at a significant discount to assist in disasters like Winter Storm Uri.
The Texas labor market has surpassed its previous pre-pandemic employment high in February 2020 of 12,970,000 jobs by reaching 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021.
Unfortunately, the Democrat Party was, is, and will always be the Party of Racism. The simple fact is, today's Progressive-Democrat leadership is made up of bad people. That’s it, full stop. And, bad people will do anything they have to in order to get their way – The party of Slavery &Jim Crow never changed their goal, they only changed their tactics.
People are dying, and President Biden not only has no plan to stop it, he doesn’t even seem to care. Two Hispanic Texas women – a 59 year old mother and her 21 year old daughter who were sitting in their car at a Stop Sign last Saturday morning, going about their daily lives – were killed at 11:30am by an Illegal Immigrant Smuggler, T-Boned while Joe Biden’s Immigration & Border Policies are failing. Their families, former Law Enforcement Officials.
"Should the acceptance of any federal funds hinder or needlessly constrain the state, commit the state to ongoing costs for which there is not an appropriation available, or require an agency to implement a federal policy contrary to the law or policy of this state, the agreement proposed by the federal agency should not be signed," said Gov. Greg Abbott, reminding State Agency leaders to review all federal provisions before accepting or applying for federal funding opportunities.
"Both cities are home to integral elements of U.S. national defense and national security infrastructure,” said the Senators, urging the company to resume flights to the area due to the vital role the cities play in American National Security and Department of Defense partnerships – as well as the growing economies of the communities.
Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6256, which will ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market
Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the Texas College Savings Plan (Plan)®, the state’s direct-sold college savings plan, is lowering fees and enhancing its investment lineup. These changes were effective Dec. 13
Americans are about to learn a lesson in economics. Despite the economic insights of Joe Biden and his administration, there’s no changing it – inflation is not evidence that "all is well." Ground beef that you use to make cheeseburgers, like any real American, is twice as expensive as it was a year ago.
