"This crisis has taken a serious toll on Texas' border communities, its first responders & the local non-profit sector. Local Officials and Texas citizens are fatigued and running out of resources to respond to the ongoing border crisis," said Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter to President Joe Biden, formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration help for the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border.

"We remain deeply concerned about the limitations Mexico has imposed on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s ability to conduct Joint Law Enforcement Activities, and the implications for shared security efforts," said Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Michael McCaul (R-TX,) speaking ahead of the planned U.S.-Mexico High-Level Security Dialogue meeting that begins on Oct. 8th in Mexico City. 

We've launched the Service Industry Recovery program, which uses federal COVID-relief funds to provide an extra focus on workers in the service industry.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ vote on Docket 52322, that finances $2.1B for retail electric companies

"We must pass Prop A to bring our staffing level up, reduce 911 response times, and reduce violent crime across our city," said Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, standing with former Mayors Lee Leffingwell (2009-2015,) Lee Cooke (1988-1991) and Ron Mullen (1983-1985,) all City of Austin residents and former City Council members who joined the leaders of Save Austin Now to announce their endorsement of Prop A on the Nov. 2nd Ballot.

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) met with Panama’s Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes this week to discuss how the United States and Panama can work together to combat the ongoing migrant crisis.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is highlighting the impact of supply chains on the Texas economy as he restarts his Good for Texas Tour.

It’s not at all evident right now what "consensus" might look like when it comes to the Democrat Party's current D.C. melt-down between its liberal & radical left factions. But given the rhetoric on "The Hill" these days, we may soon find out that the Democrat's typically more disciplined and team-oriented players have just been slower to break down than expected.

"President Biden and his administration must stop ignoring what’s happening at our border and address this crisis,” said Oklahoma Cong. Stephanie Bice, visiting the South Texas Boarder City of Del Rio as part of a tour organized by Texas Cong. Tony Gonzales who represents the city in Congress. They met with Del Rio Sector Border Patrol, toured the now well-known International Bridge there, and held a roundtable with the Texas Department of Public Service and the National Guard.

​​​​​​​"Among more specialized retailers, the fastest growth in receipts was from clothing stores, electronics and appliance stores, as has been the case in recent months," said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, announcing that State Sales Tax Revenue in September totaled $3.15 billion, a 22.3% increase over September 2020.

Former State Representative Aaron Peña has filed paperwork to begin his candidacy to be a Justice on the 13th Court of Appeals. ​​​​​​​"My background in the community, in the courtroom, as a former legislator, and on the legal teams of two Texas state agencies gives me the necessary insight & understanding to serve on the Court of Appeals,” said the Edinburg native.

Oh Boy – there's more bad news for Democrat turnout & President Joe Biden. By 60%–27% a new YouGov National Poll says "Registered Voters" feel the country is on the wrong track. And there's no issue on which Biden is above water. Among Black Americans – with whom Democrats need to roll up lopsided margins – Biden’s "Job Approval Rating" is only 58% approve, 25% disapprove, with 23% "strongly approving." ​​

In separate surveys of 1,000 "Likely U.S. Voters" last week, here's what Americas told Rasmussen Reports about President Biden's handling of the Immigration Issue, who they blame for the Border Crisis, and how strongly they're against the Democrat's Spending, Taxing & Reconciliation Bill – none of it, spoiler alert, is good news for Joe Biden's presidency. They also said – by substantial majorities – they'd vote for Donald Trump over either Biden or Kamala Harris.

​​​​​​​"These two additional agenda items are crucial to improving the quality of life for all Texans," said Governor Greg Abbott earlier today, submitting a message to the Secretary of the Senate that identified two additional agenda items for the 3rd Special Session of the Texas Legislature that began Monday, September 20th.

“This is a National Security Issue, and a Humanitarian Crisis that is visible on an international scale,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales – whose 23rd Congressional District of Texas actually includes the South Texas City of Del Rio. "I urge you to take immediate action to approve Gov. Abbott’s request for an 'Emergency Disaster Declaration' to prevent the growing Border Crisis from spiraling further out of control."

Affirming that the anti-Semitic, radical left is in full control of their party, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. House Democrats today stripped $1 billion from Israel’s "Iron Dome" defense system, a crucial anti-missile defense technology that’s saved countless innocent lives from attacks by Islamic terrorists.

“Service industries are crucial to our state’s economy,” said TWC Commissioner Aaron Demerson, who occupies the TWC Board position representing employers. “Assisting Texans with getting back to work helps our Texas employers bounce back, which means a stronger recovery for all of Texas.”

"We've got a vaccine mandate for U.S. companies with 100 or more people, and we’ve got 14,878 people here – are you kidding me?" asked Texas Cong. August Pfluger, surveying over 15,000 illegal immigrants camping in squalid conditions outside of tiny Del Rio, Texas. "Our priorities are completely out of whack. It’s worse than you could imagine," said Pfluger, clearly frustrated at a situation he described as "an absolute tragedy, a completely preventable crisis."

“If the Biden Administration thinks they can force states to comply with their political agenda, my office will fight their radical attempt at social change," said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filing a lawsuit to stop the Biden Administration from requiring employers to use the gender identities espoused by their employees for bathroom, locker room, showers, dress codes & personal pronouns.

​​​​​​​"The grant funding available through this program will strengthen our response to the crisis at the border, and help keep our communities safe," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, announcing the availability of $100 million in funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance Inter-Agency Border Security Operations, including interdicting criminal activity and detaining non-citizens arrested for state crimes related to the border crisis.