"Countering China’s aggressive behavior requires viable partners in Asia and beyond, and the U.S.-Indian relationship has become a cornerstone of our multilateral efforts," said Sen. Ted Cruz, summarizing the “Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances & Leadership Act of 2021” – or the CRUCIAL Act – to create a 10-year exemption for the member countries of Australia, Japan, and India.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Angela Paxton, Claire Barber, Christopher Calicott, Patrick Hatfield, Jason Kelley, and Robert Villaseñor to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters.

 Rep. Brady highlighted the industry’s track record of providing clean affordable energy, empowering all Americans, and improving the quality of life here in the U.S. and around the world.

San Antonio, Texas - State Senator José Menéndez issued the following statement on racism and prejudice in our State.

Texas is the only state in the continental U.S. with its own electric power grid, serving 90 percent of its population.

The legislation will clarify that federal officers and federal employees serving internationally are protected, and that the U.S. Department of Justice may try their attackers in federal court.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Attorney General (AG) Merrick Garland in a committee hearing on oversite of the Department of Justice (DOJ). 

New Congressional, Texas Senate & House Redistricting Maps were re-drawn (the new maps are included below,) and billions in Border Funding and Property Tax Relief were funded. In addition, major Election Integrity Reform and the Fair Sports for Women & Girls Act passed.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar toured USA Rare Earth Inc., a critical mineral supply chain company that, along with its joint venture partner Texas Mineral Resources Corp., is building a transformative project here to produce American-made rare earth magnets. These components are used to power devices such as smartphones, large-scale batteries, wind turbines and fighter jets.

This is an awful report, and if you take out the build-up in inventories, America’s growth last quarter was effectively zero. This is more proof that President Biden is bungling the recovery.

"If Biden doesn't come out implementing a virtual wall, people here will be begging for a wall – a physical structure – simply because of his lack of attention, especially with these surges," said Democrat Laredo, Texas, Mayor Pete Saenz. "We can't continue this way. It kind of leads me to think Democrats have the same mentality [toward Border Patrol] as they do for 'defunding law enforcement' generally."

“The last administration came to us and asked, ‘What do you need to control the border? What ideas do you have?’ It was very much a team environment,” said former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott of the Trump Administration. "All that ended on Jan. 20th, 2021. What’s going on today is crazy. To basically have a completely open border is just not sustainable."

​​​​​​​"With 35 years of extensive experience in the Texas Army National Guard, it makes him a fantastic choice to serve as Deputy Adjutant General," said Governor Greg Abbott earlier today during the swearing-in ceremony for Texas Military Department (TMD) Deputy Adjutant General Monie Ulis in Mission, Texas

"Democrats' and President Biden continued to push their multi-trillion dollar spending agenda that would be the largest Tax & Spending increase in our nation's history. From skyrocketing inflation, raising the debt ceiling, to nationwide supply shortages, President Biden's economic crisis impacts all Americans."

As the size of rural districts like Senate District 31 in West Texas grow, the challenges of representation increase. SD 31 will need a special kind of Senator to represent the diversity of the district — from the Panhandle to the South Plains and extending to the Permian Basin.  

The Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act would allow officers to be reclassified as special agents with authority to patrol, investigate, and interdict activities along the southern border.

58% of Likely U.S. Voters say they are either "Not At All Confident" or "Not Very Confident" that President Biden is physically or mentally up to the job – and a majority even believe "others are" making decisions to run things for him behind the scenes. Economic Confidence has now fallen for 5 consecutive months, and 62% say they’ve already noticed "Supply Chain" shortages of basic items where they live.

​​​​​​​"This initiative is critical for reinforcing the domestic semiconductor supply chain and is essential to our national security," said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing that the new Texas Task Force will bring together semiconductor industry stakeholders from the private sector, community partners, as well as higher education institutions to collaborate on the Texas initiative.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Brandon Creighton of Conroe, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson of Austin, and Sherry Sylvester of San Antonio to the 1836 Project Advisory Committee – to "ensure that future generations learn the truth about Texas history."

Texas added 95,800 total nonagricultural jobs over the month, making gains in 16 of the last 17 months. Texas added a total of 711,500 jobs since September 2020.