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.
Biden's decline has occurred mainly in the states he won in 2020. A 60% majority of Americans say they feel “worn out” by how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their daily lives, and 45% feel “angry” about it. And perhaps most important politically, support for Face Mask & Workplace Vaccine Mandates has declined since the fall when the Delta Variant started to dominate.
"A first-generation American with an accomplished career in private practice and public service, Rebeca embodies the spirit of Texas and inspires all of us to work hard and achieve our dreams," said Gov. Greg Abbott as he swore-in Supreme Court of Texas Justice Rebeca Huddle during a ceremony at the State Capitol. Huddle will replace Justice Paul Green who retired in August of 2020.
Truckers are often the target of staged collisions, which puts both civilian and truckers in serious danger. The "Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021" is to improve the safety of truckers and civilians on U.S. highways, and protects trucking companies from the financial burdens of defending against or settling fraudulent insurance claims resulting from staged collisions.
“I will not allow pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of Texas children. These drugs were approved for very different purposes, and can have detrimental or even irreversible side effects,” said Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton of the few pharmaceutical companies allegedly advertising and promoting puberty (hormone) blockers for unapproved uses without disclosing the potential risks.
"We need real leaders in Washington who're focused less on publicity tours and more on getting legislative results. The outpouring of support for my campaign has been overwhelming,” said Republican Casandra “Cassy” Garcia, who filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House in south Texas’ 28th Congressional District.
Seven years ago California’s so-called "progressives" passed Proposition 47, a sentencing “reform” measure that among other things essentially decriminalized retail theft by making stealing anything valued at less than $950 a mere misdemeanor. Now even suburban Californians are being hit by a crime wave like none that's ever hit them before.
"The State of Texas stands ready to assist our friends in Kentucky as they continue their response and recovery efforts in the wake of deadly tornadoes that shook the western portion of their state overnight," said Gov. Greg Abbott, activating 10 Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to deploy as part of the FEMA Urban Search & Rescue System.
As of early December, 1,000s of Border Patrol Agents & Customs Officers have chosen to forego the COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious purposes, and 100s have not yet filed for an exemption and are especially vulnerable to adverse action from the agency. If they do not get vaccinated, they could be subject to layoffs as of early January.
The “Winter Ready” site includes photos and explanations of winterization techniques oil and natural gas operators proactively use to protect their equipment during heat and cold weather. . .
Two Texas Congressmen, in a bi-partisan effort, led a group of Democrat and Republican Congressmen in sending a letter to President Biden concerning reports that his administration is considering the reinstatement of a ban on U.S. Crude Oil Exports. The push by Republican August Pfluger & Democrat Henry Cuellar comes amidst rising energy costs and inflationary pressures at the gas pump.
According to Politico the Democrat Governors Association “has no plans to give significant financial help to Florida Democrats” in their effort to take out Gov. Ron DeSantis in next year's race for governor. While the DGA has “bristled” at those reports – and insists they are putting up a fight – one number certainly isn't helping boost confidence: Registered Republicans vs. Registered Democrats.
New polling shows Americans still hate Socialism, but there's a new twist – more & more Democrat politicians embrace "Socialism." And, while Americans hate Socialism, there's something Americans actually hate even more than Socialism: the U.S. Federal Government. Yes, the only thing hated worse than Socialism is a Federal Government run by Mr. Biden and his lousy Democrats.
“The state of Texas is directly and blatantly being targeted by the Biden Administration. This is unacceptable. Texas’ most vulnerable patients should not lose access to healthcare because of partisan politics," said Sen. Ted Cruz, noting that unless approved by President Biden, Texas would be hit with one-third of the nationwide cuts to the critical programs providing government health care.
“Ending forced labor—and holding China accountable for these gross abuses of human rights—must be a global effort. America should lead the world in halting China’s brutality, and all democracies around the world should join us."
These are the latest in a string of actions the Texas Railroad Commission has undertaken since the end of the summer to ensure gas is flowing and available to protect Texans in case of weather emergencies this winter.
