China's President Xi Jinping delivered a fierce warning to President Joe Biden this morning during a two-hour phone call, telling him, "Those who play with fire will get burned. We hope the U.S. side can see this clearly," as tensions between the two super-powers approach a boiling point while the White House braces for a potential military response to Nancy Pelosi's upcoming trip to Taiwan.

While a new Rasmussen Reports National Survey shows that barely 1-in-5 of "Likely U.S. Voters" think it would be good for Democrats to have President Biden seek re-election in 2024, most believe Republicans are headed for victory this November. And, with 46% Strongly Disapproving of Mr. Biden 's job and just 19% Strongly Approving, his Presidential Approval Index clocks in at a -27.

"Texas has been the nation's top exporter of semiconductors and other electronic components for 11 years in a row, solidifying 'Made in Texas' as a powerful global brand and a beacon of innovation. Congress has an opportunity to unlock even greater economic potential for Texas and the U.S. by passing the CHIPS Act of 2022, and I call on Congress to do so without further delay," said Gov. Abbott.

Texas added 82,500 total nonfarm jobs in June 2022, the largest over-the-month job gain yet in 2022. For the eighth consecutive month, the state set new employment highs as total nonfarm employment reached 13,431,100.

Ensuring our state’s finite water supplies meet future demand requires strategic planning and collaborative efforts from Texas citizens and every level of government. 

Governor Greg Abbott Wednesday issued a statement following Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.'s ("Samsung") decision to potentially increase their historic investment in Texas to include 11 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Taylor and Austin.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz responded to the decision by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to take action against the Mexican government for undermining U.S. Energy Producers in violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Attorney General Ken Paxton joined an Oklahoma-led petition for rulemaking asking the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to repeal regulations that unlawfully delegate Emergency-Declaration Authority to the World Health Organization.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program, also known as the "Works Wonders Program."

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Aaron Alejandro, of Wichita Falls, Sheri Bonds, of Taylor, and Dr. Michael Webster, of Houston, to the Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed an amendment Senator Curz authored requiring the State Department to produce a detailed report on efforts by the government of Venezuela to detain United States citizens, after public reports that the Venezuelan regime has recently seized additional American hostages.

Critical fire danger and widespread drought conditions have resulted in multiple wildfires continuing to burn across Texas, including the Chalk Mountain Fire in Somervell County and the 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County.

Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2021-22 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state's prepaid college tuition program. "Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment. *

Instead of briefing our committee on the attacks and the planned assailants, DHS has decided to withhold information on terror plots from Congress unless we obtain privacy release waivers from the suspected “criminal non-citizens” involved.

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program supports students committed to their education and military service. Rep. Jetton is now accepting applications from students in House Dist. 26 for the Scholarship Program.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding their use of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.

TWC awarded South Texas College a $204,058 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to help the school purchase and install equipment. South Texas College will initially provide 130 students with training for careers as Architectural and Civil Drafters, with additional students to be trained in the future.

The world is more dangerous than ever, and I am dead set on fulfilling my highest Constitutional duty to provide for America’s common defense. I strongly support this bipartisan legislation, which authorizes our national defense, to fully fund our military and keep our nation safe.  

The findings in their investigative report are beyond disturbing and raise serious concerns about the response that day. There are critical changes needed as a result of the Texas House’s findings.

This fiscal year the oil production tax is estimated to have grown by 91.8 percent, while the natural gas production tax is estimated to have grown by an eye-popping 266.8 percent. Further, Texas oil and natural gas activity has been a significant factor in the 23.6 percent increase in sales tax collections.