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Yes, President Trump's Tax Cuts Overachieved – and Tax Revenues Are Higher Than Without the Cut

When Congress passed – and former President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts of 2017, most sensible economists knew and predicted they would work. Cutting corporate taxes from 35%-to-21% gave Americans an incentive to invest. And, the tax cuts have overperformed... in 2022 Corporate Income Tax Revenues will be even higher than they would have been without the tax cut.

05.16.2022
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Biden Providing Baby Formula to Illegal Immigrants, as Americans Panic Amid National Shortage

"Mothers and fathers are staring at empty grocery store shelves in a panic, yet the Biden White House is happy to provide formula to illegal immigrants. Our children deserve a president who puts their needs & survival first," said Gov. Greg Abbott & National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, after reports showed formula being delivered to U.S. holding facilities during a nationwide crisis.

05.13.2022
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CONG. GONZALES: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Nurses "Brought Me Back to Life”

In May 2019, South Texas Cong. Tony Gonzales spent 23 days – 3 of which were in a coma – at the Brooke Army Medical Center after sustaining brain trauma & kidney failure due to improper intubation. Congressman Gonzales (TX-23) spoke on the House Floor Thursday in celebration of "National Nurses Week," and recognized the BAMC nurses "who brought me back to life.”

05.13.2022
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Lt. Gov. Patrick: As Parents Demand More Control Over Children's Education, 'I'm In Full Support' of School Choice in 2023 Session

“Parents are speaking out across Texas and America more than ever – they want a stronger say in their child’s education. I'm in full support of Gov. Abbott’s statement that he'll support School Choice in the upcoming Legislative Session. We can support school choice, and at the same time create the best public education system in America. These issues are not in conflict," said Patrick.

05.12.2022
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BRADY: Small Business Optimism Plummets, Worker Shortage Worsens, Labor Force Shrinks in April

“It’s troubling that the economy lost 353,000 workers last month, and that the labor force shrunk," said Cong. Kevin Brady after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their April Jobs Report. "Its creating more pressure for higher prices, and is hammering small businesses. All warn of a painful recession ahead.”

05.12.2022
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Cong. Willams’ Bill to Support Career & Technical Education Jobs Passes Out of Committee

"My bill will ensure that students are aware of the benefits of CTE programs, and will assist graduates with additional support as they enter the workforce or start their own businesses. America's in critical need of skilled professionals, and now more than ever our country needs more plumbers, electricians, mechanics, and healthcare workers," said Congressman Roger Williams.

05.12.2022
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Sen. Cruz, Cong. Steel, 80 Colleagues Call on Supreme Court to End Asian-American Discrimination on College Applications

"Harvard and the University of North Carolina indisputably use race as an important consideration in deciding whom to admit. Evidence suggests, in fact, that the challenged admissions policies may strive for racial balancing — an aim that is unconstitutional on its face," said the filing organized by Sen. Ted Cruz and Congresswoman Michelle Steel, which included a total of 82 legislators.

05.10.2022
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Operation Lone Star, Continuing to Secure the Border, Now Prepares for Mass Influx in 13 Days as Biden Halts Title 42

Since the launch of "Operation Lone Star" by Gov. Greg Abbott in mid-September of 2021, the multi-agency effort has led to more than 242,000 Migrant Apprehensions, more than 14,000 Criminal Arrests, more than 12,000 Felony Charges, as well as the seizure of over 4,700 Weapons and more than $38 million in Currency being confiscated. Now the Texas National Guard must prepare for even more.

05.10.2022
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Cong.. Roy Tells Biden: VA Secretary should Put Veterans 1st, Drop 'Unacceptable Employee Vaccine Mandate

“VA employees should not have to face losing their livelihoods over a personal medical decision – particularly when evidence shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent contraction or transmission,” wrote Cong. Chip Roy, demanding that the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Sect. Denis McDonough explain the Biden Administration's decision to mandate vaccines for VA employees.

05.10.2022
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AG Pax­ton Secures $14 Mil­lion in Resti­tu­tion for Con­sumers in Set­tle­ment with Intu­it Tur­bo Tax

Nearly  500,000 Texans will benefit from the settlement, whom Intuit misled into purchasing its tax products when they were already eligible to file their taxes for free. Eligible Texas consumers should begin receiving their restitution payments within the next few months.  

05.10.2022
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BRADY: Potential Texas High-Speed Rail Projects in Federal Budget Should Include Strong Taxpayer Protections

"There are proposals for high-speed rail projects in Texas that do not have necessary Permits & Authorizations from federal agencies to begin construction and operate in compliance with U.S. safety regulations,” wrote Cong. Kevin Brady and some of his fellow Members from Texas and California, where federally-driven high speed rail projects continue to languish with cost over-runs and delays.

05.09.2022
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As Texas Economy Grows, Gov. Abbott Proclaims May 9th–13th as 'Economic Development Week' in Texas

"Our state and our economy continue to reach new heights thanks to your efforts, and by working together, we will continue to keep Texas the best state to live, to work, and to raise a family," said Gov. Abbott, explaining how the Texas economy is the economic engine of America, with a highly skilled workforce and the endless business opportunities existing right here in the Lone Star State.

05.09.2022
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Biden’s 'Dis­-In­for­ma­tion' Gov­er­nance Board: Texas Joins Mul­ti­-State Effort to Demand­ Dis­band­ing of

​​​​​​​“You can't simply label as ‘disinformation’ all speech you disagree with – or find politically damaging to your cause – and expect Americans to tolerate the government telling them what they can think or say,”  said Texas Att. Gen. Ken Paxton, joining several other states in insisting Homeland Security Sect. Alejandro Mayorkas immediately disband the 1st Amendment threat & policing of Free Speech.

05.09.2022
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After Facil­i­tat­ing Mass Influx of Ille­gal Aliens, Texas Bar Foun­da­tion Is Under Inves­ti­gation by AG Pax­ton

“At the very time that our state's facing an unprecedented Border Crisis and our brave men & women are serving Texas in Operation Lone Star, it appears that the liberal State Bar’s handpicked cronies are misusing Charitable Funds to make the situation even worse,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I will not let this illegal behavior continue any further."

05.06.2022
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Sens. Cruz, Lee & Lummis Introduce 'PAUSE Act' to Keep Title 42 in Place

"It is fundamentally unfair to hold Americans to a higher standard than the 1,000s of Illegal Immigrants that Joe Biden is allowing to waltz into our communities. The PAUSE Act will prevent further destruction of America’s borders by the Biden Administration and preserve Title 42," said House sponsor Yvette Herrell of New Mexico, as Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee & Cynthia Lummis introduced a similar bill in the U.S. Senate.

05.06.2022
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Bill Honoring Fallen U.S. Border Patrol Agent Donna M. Doss Signed in Law by Biden

“Like too many in her profession, Donna Doss made the greatest sacrifice protecting the Community & Country she loved,” said Texas Cong. Jodey Arrington after President Joe Biden signed the "Donna M. Doss Memorial Act" renaming the Rocksprings, Texas Border Patrol Station in her honor. She gave the ultimate sacrifice after serving 15 years as a Border Patrol Agent, and was killed in the line of duty on February 2nd, 2019.

05.06.2022
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Senate Makes It Abundantly Clear: It Will Reject Biden's Effort to Dismantle Terrorism Sanctions on Iran, Passes Cruz's Effort 86-12

On a bi-partisan vote of 86-12, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a motion by Sen. Ted Cruz stating that Terrorism Sanctions on Iran – specifically on the Central Bank of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – were necessary to check cooperation between Iran & China. The Senate made it abundantly clear it will reject any attempt by President Biden to dismantle Terrorism Sanctions.

05.05.2022
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SBA Small Business Disaster Loans for Eastland Complex Fire Have Been Approved, Gov. Abbott Announces

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Texas' request for a "Disaster Declaration" in 8 Texas counties affected by the Eastland Complex Fire, and is granting access to its Home Disaster Loan, Business Physical Disaster Loan, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs in order to provide low-interest loans to qualifying homeowners, renters, and businesses. Here's how.

05.05.2022
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Lt. Gov. Patrick: Employee Retirement System of Texas Should Not Take Positions that Harm Texas

"Our various investment funds' focus should be on getting the best return on their funds. If companies they invest in take positions that harm Texas, they need to re-evaluate those investments," said Texas' Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, following news that several of the Employee Retirement System of Texas' (ERS) proxy votes go against the spirit of State Law passed by the 87th Texas Legislature

05.05.2022
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BRADY: After Devastating Report of Negative Economic Growth & Signals of Recession, Joe Biden’s Incredible Shrinking Presidency

​​​​​​​"This is what happens when a President treasures his unpopular socialist agenda over the needs of American workers, families & Main Street businesses,” said House Ways & Means Committee Leader Kevin Brady after a key measurement for inflation showed prices increasing by 6.6% – the highest since 1982 – while real Disposable Personal Income dropped again by 0.4%.

05.05.2022
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