Preventing a looming tax hike by renewing and locking in the Trump Tax Cuts of 2017, Cutting taxes on Tips, Overtime & Auto Loan Interest so hardworking Americans can keep more of their paycheck, Providing meaningful tax breaks for retirees, Canceling Joe Biden’s radical EV Mandates, and Restoring order at our nation's Southern Border– these just a few of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” highlights. And there's more...

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. It expands on legislation written and passed into law Senator Cruz’s that streamlined permits for international bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville.  

Governor Greg Abbott today was sworn into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council. Governor Abbott thanked President Donald J. Trump for creating the FEMA Review Council to streamline emergency response and effectively assist communities who have been impacted by disasters. The Governor pointed out that Texas experiences a wide variety of disasters, from fires in the Panhandle to hurricanes along the coast.

Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards were announced by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools. Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state and national level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development, student behavior and school climate.

Last November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and this vote – where House Republicans united to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" – will go down in history as "Promises Made, Promises Kept." It reverses four years of failed Democrat policies, restores U.S. energy dominance, delivers vital support to farmers & ranchers, will securing historic tax cuts for hardworking families, and reins in government spending.

HB 2674, authored by State Representative David Cook and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Brent Hagenbuch, affirms and strengthens the legal protections that shield Texas homeschoolers from bureaucratic overreach. The proposed law would prevent state agencies such as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the State Board of Education (SBOE) from creating or enforcing their own regulations on homeschooling.

The Biden-Harris White House abdicated its duties to secure the homeland and created the Border Crisis. Thankfully, Gov. Abbott stood up 'Operation Lone Star' to fill in the gap, defend the border, and keep Texans as safe as possible – at a cost of over $11 billion to Texas. For months I’ve worked on legislation to reimburse Texas for those costs, and am proud to announce that the House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill does just that!

Governor Greg Abbott commemorated the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in service to our nation in the last year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol. The Governor was joined at the Memorial Day ceremony by Speaker Dustin Burrows, Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman Kelly Hancock, House Homeland Security, Public Safety, & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Cole Hefner, Representative Philip Cortez, and other legislators and families of service members. 

“We have been working diligently with the House, in countless meetings and thoughtful discussions, throughout the session to create the most effective School Finance Bill in Texas history. This Bill targets specific needs that create the best education system in America, and I'm proud of the work that members in both chambers, in both parties, have done," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the last year than any other state. Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has added more than 2.5 million jobs since he took office in January 2015.On Friday, Governor Abbott celebrated Texas setting new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on April employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.

"The truth is, our schools have become soft targets for twisted, evil individuals. I’m a dad of six – I share the same worries that Parents & Grandparents across America do when it comes to the safety of our kids in the classroom. That’s why I am fully committed to safeguard our schools," said South Texas Cong. Tony Gonzales.

“Over the last four years, Americans suffered – chaos on our Border, crime ridden streets, a cost-of-living crisis that decimated families and left them more vulnerable. America was weaker, and more divided than it had been in generations. Then, Americans gave President Trump a historic mandate and a Republican Congress to reverse course – and this bill will do exactly that," said House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington.

"For the past four years, American families have been squeezed by out-of-control inflation, reckless spending, and open border chaos. President Trump promised to fight for working, everyday Americans, and this bill proves he’s delivering. It takes the boot off the neck of small businesses, puts more money in the pockets of families, and restores sanity to our border and welfare programs,” said Cong. Brian Babin.

“This morning, I voted yes on the House Reconciliation Package, which includes funding to reimburse our state for Operation Lone Star costs – a priority I’ve fought for since House budget talks began. Through my seat on the House Homeland Security Committee, I helped shape the bill’s Border Security Provisions, which include funding for checkpoint upgrades, new technology & infrastructure, Operation Stonegarden Law Enforcement Grants, and CBP bonuses."

Yesterday, the No Tax on Tips Act passed the Senate by a vote of 100-0. The bill had been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and co-led by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). It now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The No Tax on Tips Act exempts “cash tips”—cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks—from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers to claim a 100% deduction at filing for tipped wages.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced over $46,315,000 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will be distributed to 175 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC Commissioners at their meeting last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies throughout Texas that provide direct services to veterans and their families.

“America First means Safety First – Americans are safer on roads alongside truckers who can understand and interpret our traffic signs,” said U.S. Dept. of Transportation Sect. Sean Duffy, signing an order at a trucking event in Austin. "This common-sense change ensures that the penalty for failure to comply is more than a slap on the wrist," Duffy said, announcing new enforcement guidelines for Commercial Truck Operators.

"School choice is the Civil Rights issue of the 21st Century – every child in America deserves a quality education that meets their individual needs, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code," said Sen. Ted Cruz, introducing the "Universal School Choice Act" in the Senate, while Congressmen Burgess Owens (of Utah) and Byron Donalds (of Florida) introduced the legislation in the U.S. House.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is urging Democrats in the House to support a package of bail reform amendments aimed at making bail more restrictive. However, Rep. John Smithee expressed concerns that insufficient Democratic support could hinder the measure's passage, requiring at least 12 Democrats to achieve the necessary supermajority. The question remains whether Abbott would stomach any concessions to Democrats in an issue that he named as a priority during his State of the State address earlier this year.

I’ve worked on border issues for 25 years — first as a federal prosecutor and later as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee — and I can safely say that I’ve never seen the border as broken and chaotic as it was under President Biden. Under the Biden/Harris administration, the federal government abdicated its duty to protect the homeland – and Texans bore the brunt of that abject failure.