Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained a Texas-wide preliminary injunction from a Lubbock Federal District Court Judge that immediately halts implementation of the Biden Administration’s vaccine and mask mandate for the early childhood education program known as Head Start.

“December's state sales tax collections continued the exceptional growth of recent months... and receipts from most major sectors were well above pre-pandemic levels,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar earlier today.

Despite the substantial challenges we faced this year, Texans and Americans across the country took a stand for their neighbors, for their communities, and for their nation. 

​​​​​​​NASDAQ’s “Board Diversity Proposal” would require each NASDAQ-listed company to have – or to explain why it does not have – at least one director who identifies as a woman and at least one other director who identifies either as a racial or ethnic minority or LGBTQ+ community member

These resources will support local officials' response to wildfires if they exceed local response capabilities.

A special 2021 Year in Review publication not only looks at where the commission has been, it also dives into the accomplishments and changes that occurred over the course of the agency’s 130th year, including what has happened since Winter Storm Uri and looks at how the agency is preparing for the future.

The final allocation of Abbott's Emergency Education Relief comes via the CoronaVirus Relief & Supplemental Appropriations Act. “This commitment reflects a vision that's allowed Texas to become one of only a few states prioritizing federal stimulus funds for higher education," said Texas' Commissioner of Higher Ed Harrison Keller.

The Biden Administration and & Congressional Democrats took their eye off the ball on COVID testing and Americans are frustrated. Now President Biden's promising all the tests we could ever need – long after we actually needed them.

Comptroller Glenn Hegar has reminded Texans that the deadline to apply for Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ scholarship awards is Dec. 31, 2021.

“The development of broadband is key to Texas’ future as an economic powerhouse. I have complete confidence that these appointments will make recommendations that strengthen broadband access and quality in Texas,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, announcing the appointments of Sergio Contreras, Robert F. McGee and Scott R. Muri, Ed. D., to the Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors which will provide guidance for the expansion, adoption, affordability, and use of broadband services across Texas.

​​​​​​​“On average, we lose 17 veterans to suicide every day – and that’s 17 too many,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales, himself a veteran. "The VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Act works to bolster VA suicide prevention efforts and improves the way our VA system approaches mental health,” Gonzales said, introducing his bill to launch a Pilot Program within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically these Congressional members – whose districts would be impacted – oppose money from the $10 billion allocated for high-speed rail funding in the recently passed House version of President Biden's "Build Back Better Act" going toward the controversial Texas Central Railroad bullet train project from Houston to Dallas.

​​​​​​​"In June I promised Texans we would step up in the Federal Government's absence and build our own Border Wall. We have wasted no time in the six months since that promise was made," said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Saturday press conference, debuting the progress on construction of that wall in South Texas' Rio Grande City — just six months after he announced Texas would build its own Border Wall.

"The Lone Star State has a long, proud legacy of Texans fighting to keep America a beacon of freedom for all. This year, my colleagues and I fulfilled our Constitutional duty to equip our Armed Forces with the resources they need to defend America’s national security interests at home and abroad, while also securing bipartisan victories for Texas military communities," said Sen. Ted Cruz.

“Our Law Enforcement Agents deserve access to the best resources available, as they put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect our communities," said Cong. Gonzales, introducing his bill to make localities like San Antonio eligible to purchase all-terrain vehicles & equipment at a significant discount to assist in disasters like Winter Storm Uri.

The Texas labor market has surpassed its previous pre-pandemic employment high in February 2020 of 12,970,000 jobs by reaching 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021.

"Should the acceptance of any federal funds hinder or needlessly constrain the state, commit the state to ongoing costs for which there is not an appropriation available, or require an agency to implement a federal policy contrary to the law or policy of this state, the agreement proposed by the federal agency should not be signed," said Gov. Greg Abbott, reminding State Agency leaders to review all federal provisions before accepting or applying for federal funding opportunities. 

"Both cities are home to integral elements of U.S. national defense and national security infrastructure,” said the Senators, urging the company to resume flights to the area due to the vital role the cities play in American National Security and Department of Defense partnerships – as well as the growing economies of the communities.

Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6256, which will ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the Texas College Savings Plan (Plan)®, the state’s direct-sold college savings plan, is lowering fees and enhancing its investment lineup. These changes were effective Dec. 13