"Property tax relief, appropriating funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, and Redrawing Legislative Districts were at the forefront of the agenda for the 3rd Special Session. Texans tasked the Legislature with delivering on these priorities, and not only did we deliver on these priorities, but went above and beyond to solve other critical issues to ensure an even brighter future for the Lone Star State."

​​​​​​​Both the Texas Senate & House have agreed to create perpetual savings for homeowners across the state by increasing the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for every homeowner. We are also announcing a bold plan to create endowments in the 2023 Texas Budget to preserve historic buildings, sites and our state parks for future generations, said Patrick and Phelan.

As Americans are faced with paying more for everyday items due to skyrocketing inflation and Democrats' expansion of government spending, Washington needs to get back to fiscal responsibility. I will continue to stand against Democrats socialist tax & spend spree that will limit our freedoms, make our country less competitive, and destroy Main Street America. Their agenda is anti-American.

“our small businesses will get hammered with about six different tax increases just as they’re trying to recover. With two trillion dollars of taxes, a trillion dollars of new entitlements, and the greatest expansion of the welfare state in our lifetime, I don’t think Washington’s ever spent so much money to kill so many American jobs or drive prices higher than they are with this bill."

A whopping 83% of "Likely U.S. Voters" now say they are concerned about inflation – and just 31% of white and minorities other than blacks rate President Biden as either "excellent" or "good" for his handling of the U.S. economy. Most believe Democrats are lying when they say they’ll only raise taxes on the rich according to a new Rasmussen & National Pulse Poll.

"With his background in Law Enforcement, he’s fought for tough Border Security – and he’s passed legislation to stop the radical left from boycotting Texas’ energy industry. He’ll be a strong conservative voice in the State Senate, and he has my full support,” said U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, announcing his endorsement of State Rep. Phil King's campaign for state senate earlier today.

The Texas Legislature has given final approval of redistricting plans for the Texas Congressional Delegation, State Senate, Texas House, and State Board of Education.

Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the formation of his 2021 Texas Election Integrity Unit, which is a concentrated effort to devote agency lawyers, investigators, support staff, and resources to ensuring this local election season is run transparently and securely.

The Biden Administration's proposal to require financial institutions to give the IRS detailed information on any bank account with a balance of $600 or more – in order to help pay for Democrats' struggling $3.5 trillion spending bill – hit a snag Friday as Attorneys General in 20 states co-signed a letter to Treasury Sect. Janet Yellen arguing the proposal "stands in direct opposition to privacy that Americans are entitled to and deserve."

"I'd like to thank Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan for supporting D6 Inc.’s vision to bring a world-class recycling operation to the great state of Texas," said CEO Edward Dominion, as Gov. Abbott today announced the company will relocate their headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to Sulphur Springs, Texas, and expand their manufacturing presence in the state.

Attorney General Ken Paxton traveled to Del Rio and Brackettville this week to see firsthand the devastating effects of the Biden Administration’s failed immigration policies.

According to the Labor Department, inflation continued to skyrocket in September, as the consumer index price index (CPI) accelerated at the fastest pace in 13 years.

The Texas Senate on Friday passed House Bill 1, legislation containing the proposed political boundaries for the state’s 150 house districts. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

American’s "Hope for the Future" is fading rapidly under the first 8 months of the Biden presidency, with only a 1/3rd of "Likely U.S. Voters" now believing the country’s best days are ahead – and just 30% think the country is heading in the "Right Direction." That’s a steep decline from last November, when 47% said they believed the nation’s best days were still ahead.

These grant funds will assist local law enforcement, prosecutors, jail administrators, medical examiners, and court administration officials in the execution of coordinated border security operations.

Congressman Kevin Bradyand Congressman Jake Ellzey sent a letter to Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Department of Transportation and Dr. Morteza Farajian, Build America Bureau with concern about TCRR intention to access $12 billion for HSR project from Dallas to Houston.

All employees of San Antonio ISD should know that they are not required to be vaccinated at this time and cannot be terminated for not being vaccinated.

The program will help providers, strengthen their business practices to foster future success. Lack of access to affordable, quality child care is frequently cited as a key roadblock to employment for many Texans.

Texas is the first state to distribute $1 billion in rent relief funds and has more than $900 million remaining. Since the program launched in mid-February, Texas has served more households and provided more relief funds than any other state, while reaching 95% of its counties.

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) last week introduced legislation to disrupt illicit gold mining and trafficking of other precious metals that are commonly used to fund terrorist groups and rogue regimes.