The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the national anthem is played at all events which receive public funding.

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

House Bill 1780 gives doctors and nurses the ability to practice in Texas if their license is substantively the same as what is required in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement after the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Texas the top exporting state for the 19th consecutive year.

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul this week introduced the Retirement Freedom Act, legislation empowering senior citizens with the choice to opt-out of Medicare Part A and utilize other healthcare options without being forced to lose their Social Security benefits.

Last month, my office assisted 316 TX-31 families and individuals with issues like securing veterans' benefits, expediating a passport for emergency travel, immigration services, and problems with the U.S. Postal Service. As a result of these efforts, over $44,000 was returned to TX-31 constituents.

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced Monday that he’s been named Co-Chair of the Texas Agriculture Task Force. Congressmen Jodey Arrington, Michael Cloud, Ronny Jackson and August Pfluger join Congressman Gonzales as co-chairs.

Cong. Ron Wright died Sunday from complications related to the COVID-19 CoronaVirus, after having tested positive for the virus on Jan. 21st. The 67-year-old Texas Republican had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer during much of the past year.

"Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) supports candidates who fight to keep Texas’ economy strong, and our legal system fair and honest,” said the organization chairman earlier today while endorsing David Spiller for election to the recently-vacated House District 68 seat.

“The path to full recovery from this virus will take time, but getting shots in arms quickly and efficiently is a huge step toward safely reopening the country,” said Cong. Gonzales, joining his "Problem Solvers Caucus" colleagues in calling for a vote on the vaccine's distribution and the “Defeating COVID-19" effort.

Residents are anxious, as Joe Biden's "Protecting the Environment & Restore Science to the Climate Crisis" Executive Orders are set to directly and indirectly impact virtually every industry across eight Western States, resulting in massive and widespread job loss.

Since President Joe Biden's taken office, he has already issued over 40 "Executive Orders" – many of which roll back America’s recently accomplished Energy Independence and will directly impact the lives of millions of Texans.

The City of Austin's Elections Clerk certified that petitions collected and submitted by "Save Austin Now," a non-partisan educational nonprofit made up of organizations and concerned citizens, met the required 20,000 valid signatures to be placed on the May 1st, 2021 ballot.

“We're ready to stop all the radical ideas that kill jobs, and instead fight for policies that lift up all Americans," said the top Republican on the House Ways & Means Committee. Texas Cong. Kevin Brady (R-Houston,) while announcing the Republican Subcommittee assignments for the 117th Session of the U.S. Congress.

“Many small business owners are unable to afford healthcare coverage. This issue is personal for me,” said Jetton, a small business owner himself, while announcing his bill to make healthcare coverage more affordable for Texas families. House Bill 1369 will allow more people to enter into, or form healthcare cost-sharing groups.

Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Kevin Brady, and members of the Houston delegation in a roundtable with Texas oil and gas officials to discuss the negative impact that President Biden’s energy policies will have on Texas companies and workers. Here's what they said.

The bill will ensure that a municipality cannot restrict installation of solar generation sources that are more restrictive than a Property Owners Association guidelines, giving homeowners greater property rights.

Public participation is such a vital part of the redistricting process, and I hope to see my constituents from Senate District 24 participate in any way that they feel comfortable. Here's what you need to know!

"Caitlynne Infinger Guajardo and her unborn child were allegedly murdered by a violent offender that was out on multiple PR bonds," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, noting that since 2018 at least 90 victims have been killed by defendants released on various Personal Recognizance Bonds and various other low dollar felony bonds.

"I reintroduced the School Security Enhancement Act, alongside Sen. Ted Cruz this week. School safety has always been one of my top priorities, and this legislation is a step forward to protect the wellbeing of our students and teachers in the classroom," said Texas Cong. John Carter