“Emergency SNAP benefits have played an important role in our efforts over the past two years to ensure that every Texan has access to nutritious food,” said Gov. Abbott, announcing over $318 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for April 2022. Administered by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), SNAP provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

“Yesterday we heard the grim realities of life for our Border Patrol Agents on the frontlines of this border crisis, and what is in store for our men and women in green once Title 42 is lifted,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas' Congressional District 23 that includes the largest portion of Southern Border in the nation. "The Title 42 rollback will lead to devastating results across the board, for Americans and migrants alike.”

“No American should be denied a life-saving drug or organ because of their COVID-19 vaccine status, or race, ethnicity. That is wrong. Unfortunately, we’re seeing this kind of discrimination," said Cruz. One of the bills – known as 'Doss’s Bill' – is named after a teenage Texan who was denied a kidney transplant because he had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The GIVE LIFE Act would prevent Medicare & Medicaid providers from denying health care based on one's COVID-19 vaccination status. 

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said that State Sales Tax Revenue totaled $3.37 billion in March, a 28.5% increase over the pandemic-influenced month of March 2021. However, after adjusting last year’s March totals to account for February sales tax returns not collected until March 2021 due to Winter Storm Uri, March 2022 sales tax revenue was up 37.2% over comparable collections last year.

“The interim charges released today reflect the priorities Texans shared with me as I traveled the state, and those of the members of the Texas Senate. Senators submitted nearly 600 policy recommendations to study before next session. The committees will begin work in the coming weeks," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, releasing the final 84 "charges" for study during the interim before the 88th Legislative Session begins in January.

“These illegal marketplaces are a hub and a safe haven for some of society’s most dangerous criminals, and as these bad actors get more advanced we need to ensure our law enforcement has the proper tools to crack down on their efforts," said Cong. Gonzales, joined by New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas in introducing their bill supported by the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s and the National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Associations. 

"Americans were hit with another Biden pay-cut in March, and yet the President’s new budget doubles down on the very policies responsible. Democrats’ higher taxes will be passed on to cash-strapped families whose incomes fell for the 7th straight month – while prices rose at their fastest pace in nearly 40 years," said Texas Congressman and Ways & Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady.

"This bill goes a long way in making sure big government doesn’t attempt to centralize and control cryptocurrency so that it can continue to thrive and prosper in the United States," said Sen. Cruz, introducing legislation today that would prohibit the Federal Reserve Bank from issuing a "Central Bank Digital Currency" directly to individuals.

"The Port of Brownsville is rapidly growing the economy of the Rio Grande Valley, and bringing new opportunities to South Texans," said Gov. Greg Abbott today while meeting with port sector leaders, staff and stakeholders at the Port of Brownsville for a roundtable discussion on the Texas economy, the port industry, and the supply chain challenges that have risen over the past year.

“Her death is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices our men & women in green - and their families - make every day. I'm proud to have her legacy live on in our district by renaming the Rocksprings Border Patrol station in her honor,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales, who along with Cong. Jodey Arrington and Sen. John Cornyn helped pass the "Donna M. Doss Memorial Act" to rename the Border Patrol Station in Agent Doss’s honor.

When Joe Biden ran for president he opposed the "taxes on wealth" that two of his competitors, Senators Elizabeth Warren & Bernie Sanders, had proposed. Now he's proposing just that – and even worse. His proposal isn't just on income. He's even wanting to tax unrealized gains, commonly known as an investment's going up in value, by calling that income. And, it’s not just billionaires.

 Title 42 is a public health authority that has enabled Border Patrol to conduct rapid expulsions at the southwest border since March 2020.

This means funding will be made available to school systems in Texas that have experienced attendance rate declines because of the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, given an emphasis on in-person instruction.

With this bill, we build on the landmark provisions in the SECURE Act, enabling more workers - especially those of low income and modest income - to begin saving earlier and giving them peace of mind as they plan for the future.

The Texas Comptroller’s office reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts.

"If passed, these propositions will cut Independent School District Property Tax Bills by increasing homeowner exemptions for all 5.67 million homesteads in Texas," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt. Contingent on voter approval, Prop 2 supports increasing the homestead exemption for school district property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000 and would be effective January 1, 2022.

“We redesigned the tax code for growth, millions of Americans can now see opportunity they hadn’t seen before, and main street businesses could grow – creating millions of jobs and increasing wages for millions of Americans,” said Cong. Kevin Brady as he was named the "2022 Texan of the Year" by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known Statewide Policy & Business Forum marking its 56th year.

"These tax cuts save a Texas family of four with a median income of $80,000 approximately $2,000 a year – which can be used to put food on the table, gas in the tank, or saved for a family vacation," said Cong. Kay Granger of Ft. Worth. "With Americans facing record-high inflation and energy prices, it is imperative we take measures to extend policies that spur hiring and job growth," she said of her effort to make the Trump era tax cuts permanent. 

Attorney General Ken Paxton met with Fire Chief Jody Forbus of Carbon, Texas to tour the area ravaged by the blaze and address one of the largest wildfires in our state’s history.

Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing from state and local officials in Medina County and held a press conference to provide an update on the state's response to fire activity in Medina County.