After having previously sent letters to CVS and Walgreens warning them that both Federal Law and several States’ Laws expressly ban using the mail to distribute dangerous abortion-inducing drugs, Texas Attorney General Ken and some 20 other states have joined together to notify Albertsons, Costco, Kroger & Walmart that shipping abortion pills in the mail is illegal. You can read their letters to each company in this article.
About the "much criticized" Rasmussen Poll that's been in the news as the woke-leftist media killed the Dilbert Cartoon – it asked American Adults: "Do you agree or disagree with this statement: 'It is OK to be white.'" In response, 53% of Black American adults strongly or somewhat agreed, 26% strongly or somewhat disagreed, and 21% said they were "not sure." The white male creator of the popular "Dilbert" comic strip thought that was concerning.
“The withdrawal of Ms. Sohn’s nomination is a major victory, and represents a strong bi-partisan agreement that we need a fair and impartial candidate who can receive Senate confirmation. The FCC is not a place for partisan activists; free speech is too important. Now, it’s time for the Biden White House to put forth a nominee who can be confirmed by the Senate as an even-handed, independent regulator," said Cruz.
“Our country is premised on freedom – and that freedom as it concerns raising children rests the most in parents,” said Governor Abbott. "And we'll do that with our 'Parental Bill of Rights.' No one knows what's better for a child's success than their parents, and when it comes to education, parents matter," said the governor Tuesday evening during another of his 'Parent Empowerment Nights' – this one in Bryan, Texas.
“Signed by 30 Texas Senators, SB 1817 makes it clear where Texas stands when it comes to Totalitarian Regimes like Russia – that wage war on Democracies without reason or provocation.” said Texas State Sen. Paul Bettencourt. “Comptroller Hegar's literally done 99% of the divestment and should be lauded for it. However, we must take the final step to protect Texas Taxpayers from this violent dictatorship,” said Bettencourt.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he is distributing the first round of payments from the "Opioid Abatement Trust Fund," with an initial transfer of $47.1 million to cities and counties to address the opioid-related harm in their communities. These transfers will continue over many years based on the terms of the Statewide Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements.
President Biden announced he'd not veto a resolution passed by the Republican-controlled House to overturn a new District of Columbia "crime reform" law, assuming the resolution passes the Senate. As a result – in a major woke Democrat's defeat – a shell-shocked chair of the left-wing D.C. City Council now says he's pulling the bill that reduces sentencing on many felonies, including carjackings and burglaries.
Following President Biden’s directive – issued in the wake of a Supreme Court decision – the U.S. Food & Drug Administration opted to promote an extreme abortion agenda by ignoring Federal Law barring abortion drugs such as mifepristone from being sent through the mail. Compounding the violation of federal law is the fact that the FDA’s approval of mifepristone contradicts the agency’s own regulations.
Representative Carrie Isaac filed two separate bills that will ensure improved stewardship of the Texas Hill Country – and of Texas. House Bill 3658 will require aggregate and concrete batch operators to conduct fence-line or property-line monitoring of emissions from their facilities, and House Bill 3624 incentivizes aggregate miners and concrete plant operators to have reclamation plans for their mines.
Each year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo – the world's largest event of its kind with more than 34,000 livestock and horse show entries – honors various public Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS and other Emergency Service Agencies in the Houston Area. Governor Abbott recognized 16 award recipients – 15 Texans and one group organization – for their selfless leadership, heroism, and sacrifice to their fellow Texans.
Make no mistake: This threat of violence is very real. Organized groups targeting Supreme Court Justices with protest outside their homes to pressure them into changing their rulings is spiraling out of control – despite the fact that such harassment violates a Federal Law. President Biden's unwillingness to punish those who violate the law in a targeted way is encouraging those on the left who support political violence.
For the umpteenth time: The United States is not the problem – China is. The U.S. has reduced our pollution emissions more than any other nation on the face of the earth, the "problem" continues, and Democrats can do nothing but blame the U.S. – why is that? China's pollution levels are three times higher than ours, and soon India will pass the U.S. in carbon emissions. Biden & The Left are knee-capping our Energy Industry!
"SB 1474 creates targeted funding that addresses the education of our most vulnerable kids in a more individualized way than ever before. It incorporates the input of the people who know the kids the best – their parents. This will create lasting, transformative, and positive change for our special ed students and families,” said Sen. Angela Paxton, as she and Sen. Paul Bettencourt seek to dramatically improve special education in Texas.
"With a strong, pro-growth agenda this session, we will keep Texas the number one state in the nation for economic development and job creation. Success doesn’t just happen — it’s the result of years of tireless work. Working together, we'll make sure our state’s economy continues to provide boundless opportunities for every Texan,” said Gov. Greg Abbott during a luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and others.
“As a dentist, I know firsthand how expensive graduate school is, as well as how burdensome hefty student loans are. This bill will help remove those barriers, bring quality doctors and dentists to patients in Texas and underserved areas across America – all while protecting medical students,” said Cong. Brian Babin (TX-36,) as he looks to address growing doctor shortages and make medical education more affordable.
Last week I gaveled in the first full hearing of the House Committee on Small Business titled “From Nothing to Something: The Story of the American Dream.” During this hearing, we heard from entrepreneurs from around the country about the increasing challenges their businesses face every day – including a 17-year-old with cerebral palsy who is the owner/operator of Crippling Hot Sauce.
After Nike and Cracker Barrel shut down their operations in Portland, Oregon last year and decided to call it quits due to the growing and out of control crime levels there, Walmart Stores has become the latest to shut its stores in the city. "Theft is an issue. It’s higher than what it's historically been,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told CNBC. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher and stores will close."
In a packed school gym with more than 450 parents, students, teachers, and parent empowerment advocates, Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined his plan to expand the right of all Texas parents to choose the best education option for their child. "From the Rio Grande Valley all the way to the Panhandle, Texans – urban, suburban & rural – want to empower parents," said Abbott.
