Working alongside local and federal law enforcement partners, DPS Special Agents assigned to FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces around the state will gather intelligence and initiate investigations into potential violations of state and federal law. DPS will work to disrupt any group conspiring to engage in criminal activities or seeking to establish or promote a breeding ground for extremist Islamic radicalism that violates Texas law.

This week, Congressman Tony Gonzales’ (TX-23) legislation, the National Strategy for School Security Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Strategy for School Security Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop best practices for schools across the nation to scale and implement to protect students and school faculty from acts of violence. Congressman Gonzales is the Founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus.

Attorney General Ken Paxton will file an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States . The new map was passed by the Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Abbott in August, despite attempts by House Democrats to block the process by breaking quorum. Attorney General Paxton will continue to defend Texas’s Big Beautiful Map and the legitimate political considerations that warranted Texas’s redistricting efforts. 

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the apprehension of 31 illegal immigrant drivers, mostly licensed out of California, along I-40 last week during a one-day, joint commercial vehicle enforcement (CVE) operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and federal law enforcement. A majority of the CDLs presented to DPS CVE troopers by those 31 illegal immigrants were issued out of California. None were issued in Texas.

Last week, my fellow West Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington announced that he will not be seeking reelection for Texas's 19th Congressional District in 2026. No one has fought harder, or led with more conviction, than Jodey Arrington. As Chairman of the House Budget Committee, Jodey played a pivotal role in writing and passing the Working Families Tax Cuts (the One Big Beautiful Bill,) and this major victory will significantly benefit countless Families, Workers, and Small Business owners across the nation – and will be a cornerstone of his legacy.

At Harmony Science Academy-Leander, the Student Council is leading a food drive to benefit Operation Liberty Hill, a local food bank that provides essential resources to families in the Leander area. Students, staff, and families are encouraged to donate nonperishable items throughout December to help restock pantry shelves during one of the busiest times of the year.

"Texas is the blueprint for America's future economic success. We're leading America as the headquarters of headquarters, are the No. 1 state for job creation, and have no state income tax. We will ensure the freedom & opportunity that Texas has always offered will remain the beacon that draws people from all over the world to our great state," said Gov. Abbott during his discussion with Texas Association of Business President Glenn Hamer.

It's Google's largest investment in any state in the U.S. Gov. Greg Abbott and Alphabet & Google CEO Sundar Pichai have announced a $40 billion investment in Texas as part of Google's "Investing in America" initiative. The investment will boost cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with the development of Data Center Facilities, programs to strengthen energy capacity and affordability, and workforce training in the state.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act to direct the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and the security of postal property. In 2023, Sen. Cruz first introduced this legislation and sent several letters to the USPS demanding answers about mail theft around Galveston, Texas.

“By bringing these key agencies together, we can work collaboratively to ensure child care providers have the support they need so that needy Texas families have access to quality care,” said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Joe Esparza after the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TWC completed its inaugural "Quad Agency Child Care Initiative Commission" meeting.

For more than six weeks, Democrats proceeded to hold our country hostage over demands for taxpayer-funded health care for illegal aliens and trillions in wasteful spending. The irony is that, despite all their threats and lies, we are still in the same place with the same deal we had on day one of the shutdown. Democrats gained nothing, Republicans stayed united, and refused to cave to the Democrats’ radical demands.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has approved the State of Texas’ application and will be granting Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) primacy to the state. This approval will give the Railroad Commission of Texas primary enforcement authority for Class VI wells, which are used for the injection of carbon dioxide into deep underground rock formations for permanent storage.

After Democrats forced the longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History, last week Republicans stood firm, rejected Chuck Schumer’s demand for $1.5 trillion in wasteful far-left spending, and reopened the Federal Government. For 43 days, and through close to 15 votes to re-open, Democrats chose to use American Taxpayers as political pawns, "leverage," and drained tens of billions from our U.S. Economy.

Hallelujah, hallelujah – after 43 days of the Schumer Shutdown, the government is not finally open again. 43 days of parks and museums being closed, government services being highly limited, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and other federal workers not being paid, and flights being delayed and canceled, is finally over after the Democrats decided to end their gigantic temper tantrum.

"You all were helping save America, keeping criminals from crossing into our country. Hats off to you, God bless you and thank you – and now we have the most secure border in the history of the nation," said Border Czar Homan, as he and Gov. Greg Abbott, National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez, Missouri Gov. Kehoe, Nebraska Gov. Pillen, Tennessee Gov. Lee, and Virginia Gov. Youngkin served meals to thank Texas National Guard & Texas DPS over an early Thanksgiving. 

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and their colleagues issued statements following Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin and other leaders of the Zion Church and calling for their release. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.-06).

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Rural Veterans Dental Care Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program to deliver dental care to veterans living in rural areas through mobile delivery methods, such as fully equipped dental vans. This closes a longstanding gap in access to dental care for rural veterans eligible for VA dental benefits by bringing dental services directly to where they live. 

“Texas is the financial services capital of America. With another financial exchange coming to Texas, Nasdaq Texas cements our state as a global economic leader and will grow our leading financial industries," said Gov. Greg Abbott while announcing that the Nasdaq Texas location will be aimed at expanding services all across the state. Texas now has the largest financial services workforce in the United States.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured OpenAI’s flagship AI data center in Abilene, Texas. Following the tour, Oracle and OpenAI announced an additional expansion of the flagship Stargate site in Abilene in addition to a $500 billion commitment to build a series of AI data centers in the U.S., including plans to open a site in Shackelford County, Texas.

Few places tell the story of American strength quite like the Permian Basin. I was proud to welcome Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo to the heart of West Texas to showcase the region that fuels our country every single day. From a Diamondback Energy frac site, to a Chevron oil rig, Maria saw firsthand the innovation and grit that makes the Permian Basin the largest, safest, and most secure source of oil and gas in the United States.