One memo to "Interested Parties" on "How President Biden Can Win the Debate on Immigration" during Thursday's much-anticipated face-off advises Biden to, “embrace it, don’t run away from it.” Another missive to Team Biden, entitled "5 Recommendations for Creating 'Moments' in the First 2024 Presidential Debate," advises the embattled president to talk about his "economic positions & proposals as much as possible." Public opinion on those and other controversial issues remain dismal for Democrats.
"When Texas' businesses succeed, Texans succeed. That's why we're outpacing the nation in job growth – and expanding in both existing and emerging industries. Texas continues to lead the nation as the Best Business Climate,” said Governor Greg Abbott earlier today, celebrating Texas' being recognized as the "Best Business Climate" in the nation for the 2nd year in a row by Business Facilities Magazine in their 20th Annual Rankings Report. Texas offers unmatched business advantages.
"It’s wonderful to create an opportunity to help them keep more of their hard-earned tips to invest in their families and our local economy," said the Texas Restaurant Association's Emily Knight, as Sen. Ted Cruz introduced his "No Tax on Tips" bill to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the Federal Income Tax. “The TRA's grateful to Sen. Cruz for working with us" on the bill that's also backed by the industry whose members are the second highest tipped, the Professional Beauty Association.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Labor Market Information Department, the number of job listings in Texas for "Middle Skills Occupations" exceeded 1 million in 2023. And, by 2030 at least 6.7 million Texans — approximately 43.8% of Total Texas Employment — will be employed in such occupations. The "Lone Star Workforce of the Future" Fund will expand TWC’s resources for addressing employer demands in these skills and occupations. Learn more and download an application in the article below.
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) provides crucial support – including death & education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, as well as disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty. However, despite applying for these benefits, Officer Barnes and his family experienced an excruciating wait for a determination from the Dept. of Justice since the 2018 shooting. This is unacceptable, and no officer should have to endure such bureaucratic hurdles.
The CNN host pointed out the elephant in the room: Joe Biden and his polls numbers are in horrible shape these days – and Thursday Evening's Debate could be make-or-break territory for him. Biden is far behind Donald Trump on all the key issues – from "handling" the economy to "solving' Biden's illegal immigration disaster & crime, Trump is besting Joe Biden. And these aren’t conservative-leaning polls; some have Trump with 12- and 21-point "trust" advantages on "getting our economy rolling again."
"Last week, I led a bi-partisan Congressional Delegation to India – the world’s largest democracy and an important partner of the United States. On this trip, I was honored to meet with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. Over 70 years ago, the Chinese Communist Party annexed their democratic territory, and slaughtered 10s of 1,000s of innocent Tibetans. To save his people, the Dalai Lama led his followers on a journey through the Himalayas," began Cong. McCaul.
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, Texas' multi-agency effort has led to over 514,500 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 44,300 criminal arrests – with more than 38,700 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas Law Enforcement has now seized over 504 million lethal doses of fentanyl – enough to kill every man, woman and child in the United States and Mexico combined during this Border Mission.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today after making the following appointments to the Sunset Advisory Commission: Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, as a presiding officer, Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso, Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, Sen. Kevin Sparks, R-Midland, and Roger Elswick, of Houston. The Sunset Advisory Commission conducts regular reviews of state agencies that are scheduled to be abolished by the Texas Sunset Act.
For the 10th consecutive month, the state of Texas has set a record-high level for jobs, while the number of employed Texans and the state’s civilian labor force have each reached new highs for the last five months. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,195,600 after 41,800 jobs were added over the month in May, reflecting monthly growth in 47 of the last 49 months and annual growth for 38 consecutive months.
Only a garbage person would sit silently while a panel of people smeared the President with lies, or as someone smeared the President with allegations they know to be untrue. But Anthony Fauci wants to sell his just released book – and more importantly, he wants every bit of blame to be directed at anyone who isn’t him. Tony Fauci’s true legacy is one of failure, lies, and self-aggrandizement. That his perverted version of events now sits in the pages of a book doesn’t make it any truer than it was when he was lying from the White House podium. That is ultimately what history will remember.
“We can both secure the border – and provide legal pathways for families,” claimed Joe Biden recently, announcing his "Spousal Amnesty Policy" at an event that commemorated Barack Obama’s controversial DACA program – or "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" – in 2012 by Executive Action. “I refuse to believe that to protect our border we have to walk away from being an American,” Biden said. So how is Mr. Biden doing? And are his recent Immigration Orders resonating with American Voters?
“Democrats are out of touch with the American people. They have given up trying to persuade American citizens that their ideas are rational and good for the country, and are instead importing illegal aliens. Make no mistake: Joe Biden views every illegal alien as a future Democrat voter. This amnesty program allows illegal aliens to get citizenship and vote in future elections – he views the American people’s suffering as an acceptable price to pay to gain future Democrat voters," said Sen. Cruz.
"President Biden needs to stop rewriting immigration law and start enforcing it. He's allowed over 11 million illegal immigrants into America – including dangerous criminals, gang members & terrorists – and our country can’t survive four more years of these dangerous open borders. This new mass amnesty proposal, like President Obama's DACA proposal, will be stricken down by the courts for a simple reason: It is Congress, not the President, that has authority to make or change our nation's Immigration Laws,” said Abbott.
"The Biden White House’s decision to ban LNG export permits is at the expense of the American people, their jobs, and economic prosperity," said Cong. Randy Weber. "Hardworking families and critical energy infrastructure should not be sacrificed for political agendas. This outrageous ban directly harms Southeast Texas, threatens our national security, and will devastate our local communities. We will fight to protect American jobs, our energy independence, and the communities that rely on a thriving LNG industry."
Because the court struck down the Biden Administration’s unlawful rule, Texas schools do not and should not adopt or enforce any of the policy changes contained in the rule. Texas students are now safe from losing their Title IX protections and the school districts are protected from the threat of the loss of federal funding.
Your kids aren't even safe in broad daylight now. An Ecuadoran migrant held a boy and a girl – both just 13 years old – at knifepoint in a park near their Queens School last week, molesting the girl and robbing them of their cellphones. But there's a remedy. In November, voters everywhere, including New York City, will get to choose between the Democrat Party's open border policy and former Republican President Donald Trump's promise to crack down on illegal immigration and deport millions who are here illegally.
In order to provide a pay raise for our troops, improve military housing, supporting employment for military spouses & equipping our nation's Armed Services to defend against America's adversaries, South Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes several of his defense priorities for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas.
