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CONG. WILLIAMS: Working for Main Street America, from the House Small Business Committee

Under the Biden White House, Americans have seen small businesses under a regulatory attack – dealing with economic headwinds from inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages.  But, I plan to continue to fight back against the Democrats' radical policies that restricts Main Street America, and halt any economic progress.

11.14.2022
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After Public Utility Commission's E3 Report, Texas Oil & Gas Leader Responds

"To attain both reliability and affordability, our priorities for electricity market design are to ensure that our system is market-based, that risk is not shifted to consumers, and that additional revenue to the system results in actual dispatchable energy that is used and benefits consumers," said Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.

11.14.2022
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Biden Calls Tuesday's Mid-Term Elections 'A Good Day for America'

In the months and weeks prior to Tuesday's election, Joe Biden’s "approval rating" was still seen by most Democrats as too low to be helpful for them – and many avoided appearing with him. Short of Pennsylvania – where he was born – Mr. Biden did not visit states with highly competitive Senate races. Nonetheless, Biden says he does not foresee changing course, or any of his controversial priorities.

11.11.2022
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Gov. Abbott Announces $355+ Million in Public Safety Grants

​​​​​​​"This crucial grant funding will further bolster organizations and agencies that work around the clock to ensure justice for victims of crime, protect against threats, prevent human trafficking, and support statewide emergency infrastructure," said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing the new funding for a variety of public safety and law enforcement support programs in Texas.

11.10.2022
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Pax­ton Inves­ti­gating Poten­tial Vio­la­tions of Texas Election Law by Zucker­berg-Backed Non-Profit

After receiving an estimated $350 million from the the wife of Mark Zuckerberg, the Center for Tech & Civil Life claimed to be helping local or county officials nationwide to “safely administer” elections. Texas Att. Gen. Ken Paxton, however, wants to determine whether the non-profit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from COVID-19, but instead used the funds for partisan electioneering oversight normally done by local residents. 

11.10.2022
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Apprenticeship Week Kick-Off Event: Presentation of State Government Registered Apprenticeships 

TWC and its Workforce Solutions partners encourage employers to discover how Registered Apprenticeship programs provide earn-and-learn opportunities for businesses, education partners, labor organizations, and industry associations to meet the ongoing need for a skilled workforce.

11.10.2022
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CONG. WILLIAMS: It's Time to Get America Back on Track

President Biden's inflation crisis is costing hardworking Texans almost $9,000 a year. As a result of President Biden's and the Democrats’ Far Left Agenda our country's future continues to be in jeopardy, and it is time for a new direction. ​​​​​​​It is past time to fix the disasters caused by the Democrats' rule and get American back on track.

11.08.2022
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PFLUGER: Biden Must Preserve the Haitian Caravan Documents & Stand Up for a Secure Border

Over the past two years, Democrats in Congress failed to conduct meaningful oversight or deliver accountability for the Biden Administration’s actions that are threatening the safety and security of Americans. That includes all records and data about the 15,000-person Haitian caravan that arrived in Del Rio, Texas in September 2021.

11.07.2022
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Gov. Abbott Celebrates FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Addison

The Governor delivered remarks at the welcome event recognizing the importance of the World Cup Trophy in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as the 2026 World Cup that will be hosted in Texas. 

11.07.2022
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Sens. Cruz, Rubio Send Letter to Biden Against Any Further Concessions to Maduro Regime

We are also concerned with recent reports that your administration is considering allowing Chevron to restart oil operations with Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the Maduro regime’s oil company, which remains under U.S. sanctions.

11.07.2022
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Pax­ton Moves to Pro­tect Fed­er­al Work­ers from Forced Vac­ci­na­tions, and Pre­vent Mil­lions from Los­ing Their Jobs

​​​​​​​"The President did not possess credible evidence at the time he issued the Executive Order that increased vaccination among employees would meaningfully reduce COVID transmission — which has only become more clear with respect to newer variants,” states the brief signed onto by Attorney General Ken Paxton to strike down the federal contractor vaccine mandate. 

11.03.2022
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CRUZ: Affirmative Action for College Admissions Racially Discriminates Against Asian Americans & Violates their 14th Amendment Rights

“The use of affirmative action to decide who gets to attend which colleges has led to explicit racial discrimination against Asian Americans in particular, and government’s treating them differently because of their race is a direct violation of their 14th Amendment rights," said Sen. Ted Cruz, following oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.

11.03.2022
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Rep. Mayra Flores Announces $245.7 Million to Help Rio Grande Valley Families with Rising Home Heating Costs This Winter

As winter approaches, funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is extremely important, and is crucial for protecting the health and well-being of households in the Rio Grande Valley, said Cong. Flores while announcing that Texas was awarded $245.7 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Here's how to apply.

11.03.2022
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Gov. Abbott Announces Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits

“As we head into the Holiday Season, we hope these additional allotments provide nourishing meals to Texans in need,” said Texas' HHS Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter, after Gov. Abbott announced Texas will be providing over $334.5 million in Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits during November.

11.02.2022
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A.G. Pax­ton to Use Every Tool Possible to Prohibit Forc­ing COVID-19 Vaccines on School­child­ren

“Given their lack of effectiveness, adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of Childhood Immunizations amounts to little more than a payout to big pharmaceutical companies at the expense of kids and parents,” reads the letter Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton joined to object to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) requiring children to take the COVID-19 vaccine. 

11.02.2022
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SEN. CRUZ: D.C. Should Vote to Delay School COVID Vaccine Mandate Until School Year ’23-’24

The mandate is particularly harmful to black students, who are vaccinated at a lower rate than other students. D.C.’s vaccine mandate comes on the heels of two years of school shutdowns and remote learning – which led to substantial learning loss, particularly for students who were already struggling in school.

11.02.2022
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HEGAR: Texas' Growth Continues, as State Sales Tax Revenues Increase 11.9% Over October 2021

“Receipts from both Restaurants and Retail Trade were up at about the same rate as inflation prices for those sectors, possibly indicating a reduction in per capita spending as rising costs for housing and groceries claim a larger share of household budgets," said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, announcing October's $3.82 billion in Sales Tax Revenue was up 11.9% from a year ago.

11.02.2022
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Gov. Abbott on Passing of Representative Dan Flynn: 'An Impressive Legacy of Leadership – and Selfless Service to The People of Texas'

"Representative Flynn was a man of exceptional character, who served his constituents faithfully and fought to uphold the fundamental freedoms that Texans value. He leaves behind an impressive legacy of leadership – and of selfless service to the people of Texas," said Texas' Gov. Greg Abbott, following the passing of former State Representative Dan Flynn.

10.31.2022
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Cong. Pfluger is Demanding Answers, Accountability of Air Force for Politically Motivated Leak

The U.S. Air Force took responsibility for leaking the confidential personnel records of Jennifer-Ruth Green, a Veteran and candidate running in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District – but because the timing of the leak indicates this illegal act was politically motivated, this cannot go unpunished.

10.31.2022
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Williams: President Biden's Attack on Main Street's Effort to Grow & Stay Competitive

In just two short years, the Biden White House has enacted extensive & burdensome rules – and new bureaucratic paperwork on Small Businesses. Main Street America doesn’t need more burdensome regulations, they need less government and free market policies to help them grow and stay competitive. We cannot allow the Biden Administration to be derelict in their duty.

10.31.2022
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