“Since I was Chair of the Senate Committee on Education 13 years ago, I have been a leader on public education reform. It was then that I began the journey to reduce the burdensome STAAR test. We reduced the number of annual STAAR assessment tests from 15 to 5. I also led on creating a school grading system, so parents would know how well their kids’ schools were educating students. We gave the schools an A through F report card, just like students receive."

After its economy was in literal rubbles after World War 2,  Germany had a miraculous comeback in the ‘50s, 60’s and 70’s and became the economic powerhouse of Europe again. The great economic historian, Mancur Olson, wrote an award-winning book called “The Rise and Decline of Nations,” which explained that  Germany’s economy was so destroyed they did not have a welfare state and politically powerful unions to contend with as most European nations and Britain did.

Last year, Commissioner Christian convened the Lone Star Growth Summit with state agencies and industry leaders to examine Texas’ long-term infrastructure needs. With the population expected to nearly double to 54 million by 2050, Christian stressed the importance of building pipelines, power generation, refining, and water projects to keep pace with growth. "We need more of them—both energy and water—to meet the needs of a rapidly growing Texas.”

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation - Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379 - into law. The Governor was joined by Secretary Kennedy, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Senator Bryan Hughes, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Senator Mayes Middleton, Representative Stan Gerdes, Representative Caroline Harris-Davila, Representative Lacey Hull, and additional members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives.

“The Texas Senate is committed to increasing medical freedom and ensuring Texans have access to the medical drugs they need. Senators Donna Campbell & Charles Schwertner, both medical doctors, spoke in favor of this legislation on the floor, and the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for increased medical freedom in Texas,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

As the FBI is investigating the shooting both as an act of domestic terrorism and as a hate crime targeting Catholics, according to the Dept. of Homeland Security the shooter was a "man, claiming to be transgender" who had "scrawled the words ‘For the Children’ and ‘Where is your God?’ and ‘Kill Donald Trump’ on a rifle magazine." Congressman Byron Donalds said the following.

International Leadership of Texas, the free public K-12 charter school, is proud to share that five of our high school Marine Corps JROTC (MJROTC) have earned the prestigious Naval Honor School recognition, which recognizes the top 20% programs in the nation. The MCJROTC program mission is to develop courageous, character driven young adults who possess the attributes of personal responsibility and accountability in order to become model citizens in service to the United States.

Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to announce over $40 million in funding to support long-term housing relief following the July 4th floods in Kerrville. He was joined by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country CEO Austin Dickson, Hunt Independent School District Superintendent Luci Harmon, and other federal, state, and local officials, as well as business, community, and nonprofit leaders. 

The Black Mayors of our nation's largest cities don't seem to want to "Make Black Lives Matter." If the Mayor of Chicago & the Governor of Illinois really wanted to make the Windy City & "the Land of Lincoln" great again, they'd embrace a "Tough-on-Crime" strategy. Crime repels employers and higher-income families, and leads to lower rates of employment. The relationship is significant.

This Project of Special Merit aimed to manage, monitor, and restore Rookery Island habitats. CBBEP performed debris removal, treatment for fire ants and invasive species, repairs to nest platforms, and informational sign monitoring on 130 active waterbird colonies to enhance nesting habitats and decrease nest failure or abandonment. Over four years, CBBEP observed 22 distinct species of waterbirds using rookery islands.

For far too long, Washington, D.C.'s justice system has failed to hold violent criminals accountable. That ends now. President Donald Trump is restoring Law & Order in our Nation's Capital, which should and will be the crown jewel of our country. It represents the American people, our patriotism, and the nation's ideals. Under President Trump, Washington, D.C. will no longer be a safe haven for crime.

The three additional agenda items include: 1.) Legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during a session, 2.) Legislation to authorize a person to purchase Ivermectin at a pharmacy, and 3.) Legislation relating to a groundwater study of East Texas aquifers by the Texas Water Development Board prior to the issuance of permits or permit amendments by certain groundwater conservation districts

Senate Bill 1, the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act by Sen. Charles Perry, establishes clear standards to protect the lives of Texas children. The bill requires youth camps and campgrounds to maintain real-time weather alert systems, train staff on evacuation routes, and develop emergency preparedness plans. In addition, SB 1 requires camps to have the ability to notify and communicate with campers and staff during an emergency, and mandates that emergency plans be shared with local emergency management coordinators.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the launch of the CAPPS State of Texas Accounting and Reporting Resource (STARR) project, a major modernization initiative to replace the state of Texas’ core financial systems with a secure, user-friendly platform designed to improve efficiency, enhance transparency and ensure long-term sustainability, while ultimately reducing costs for Texas taxpayers.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement today after the Texas Senate, for the third time since May, passed Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Banning THC, with bipartisan support. Senate Bill 6, by Sen. Charles Perry, prohibits the retail sale of any intoxicating cannabinoid in Texas, including in beverages. SB 6 does not alter the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) or laws related to the farming of hemp. SB 6 does not impact the sale or use of CBD or CBG products.

Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) yesterday in celebration of the launch of NYSE Texas, located in the City of Arlington, Texas. The Governor was joined by United States Treasurer Brandon Beach, NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel, Intercontinental Exchange Founder, Chair, and CEO Jeff Sprecher, and other NYSE Group members and business leaders. 

Congressman Gonzales has reintroduced the Protect the Permian Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation, first introduced in September of last year, will increase criminal penalties for stealing, transporting, or selling stolen oil and oilfield-related equipment. It also formally establishes and supports an FBI-led task force to combat oilfield theft and expands federal resources to law enforcement agencies that assist with combating oilfield crime.

This spring, HPS-CTX was named a 2025 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District—the only public school district in Texas and one of just 28 nationwide to earn this honor out of 3,500+. PLTW is a national nonprofit that brings hands-on learning in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. This recognition highlights our commitment to giving all students access to high-quality, future-ready learning.

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state for jobs added over the last 12 months following the release of July employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Texas added 232,500 nonfarm jobs from July 2024 to July 2025, more than any other state and outpacing the U.S. annual growth rate. On Friday, Governor Abbott announced Texas also set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working.

For years, liberal soft-on-crime policies have devastated countless innocent families and individuals in our Nation’s Capital. I commend President Trump’s bold action in using his authorities to crack down on rampant crime and lawlessness in Washington, D.C., and to make the city safe again. Congress must support these efforts and stand ready to utilize our clear Constitutional Authority over D.C. if greater action is necessary to restore public safety.