On the Record

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Pax­ton Vis­its the Bor­der, Wit­ness­es Dev­as­ta­tion from Biden’s Failed Immi­gra­tion Policies

Attorney General Ken Paxton traveled to Del Rio and Brackettville this week to see firsthand the devastating effects of the Biden Administration’s failed immigration policies.

10.18.2021
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Cong. Roger Williams: Democrats Fueling Skyrocketing Inflation

According to the Labor Department, inflation continued to skyrocket in September, as the consumer index price index (CPI) accelerated at the fastest pace in 13 years.

10.18.2021
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Landgraf: West Texas Wins in Redistricting Process 

The Texas Senate on Friday passed House Bill 1, legislation containing the proposed political boundaries for the state’s 150 house districts. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

10.18.2021
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RASMUSSEN SAYS: Just 30% of 'Likely Voters' Think Country's Headed in 'Right Direction' Under Biden

American’s "Hope for the Future" is fading rapidly under the first 8 months of the Biden presidency, with only a 1/3rd of "Likely U.S. Voters" now believing the country’s best days are ahead – and just 30% think the country is heading in the "Right Direction." That’s a steep decline from last November, when 47% said they believed the nation’s best days were still ahead.

10.15.2021
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $36.4 Million In Funding For Operation Lone Star Initiatives In Texas

These grant funds will assist local law enforcement, prosecutors, jail administrators, medical examiners, and court administration officials in the execution of coordinated border security operations.

10.15.2021
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 Brady, Ellzey Oppose Taxpayer-Subsidized Federal Funds for Controversial Texas Central High-Speed Rail Project

Congressman Kevin Bradyand Congressman Jake Ellzey sent a letter to Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Department of Transportation and Dr. Morteza Farajian, Build America Bureau with concern about TCRR intention to access $12 billion for HSR project from Dallas to Houston.

10.15.2021
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Pax­ton Vic­to­ri­ous Against San Anto­nio ISD Unlaw­ful Vac­cine Mandate

All employees of San Antonio ISD should know that they are not required to be vaccinated at this time and cannot be terminated for not being vaccinated.

10.15.2021
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TWC Strengthens Child Care Industry in Texas Through Free Business Coaching

The program will help providers, strengthen their business practices to foster future success. Lack of access to affordable, quality child care is frequently cited as a key roadblock to employment for many Texans.

10.15.2021
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ABBOTT: Texas Rent Relief Program Leads Nation, is 1st to Provide $1 Billion In Assistance

Texas is the first state to distribute $1 billion in rent relief funds and has more than $900 million remaining. Since the program launched in mid-February, Texas has served more households and provided more relief funds than any other state, while reaching 95% of its counties.

10.14.2021
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Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Disrupt Illicit Metals Mining and Trafficking

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) last week introduced legislation to disrupt illicit gold mining and trafficking of other precious metals that are commonly used to fund terrorist groups and rogue regimes.

10.14.2021
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RRC Commissioners Appoint Members to Texas Energy Reliability Council

 Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners on Tuesday appointed five members to represent different segments of the state’s natural gas industry to the Texas Energy Reliability Council (TERC).

10.14.2021
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Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Mandates, Adds Issue to Current Special Session Agenda

"The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, issuing an Executive Order stating "that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual..."

10.12.2021
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Comptroller Hegar Visits Dow Facility during 'Good for Texas Tour,' Supply Chains Edition

"Industry leaders like Dow are examining ways to use advanced data analytics and other technology to improve agility and efficiency,” said Comptroller Glenn Hegar, touring one of the state’s leading chemical manufacturers as part of the southeast Texas stop of his "Good for Texas Tour: Supply Chains Edition".

10.12.2021
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Pax­ton Joins Coali­tion to Stop Face­book from Exploit­ing Children

Aside from exposing children to obvious risks of exploitation, this form of social media has been shown to cause serious mental health problems in children. 

10.12.2021
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TWC $351,794 Self Sufficiency Fund Grant Trains 188 Students to Gain Financial Independence and Upward Mobility

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Texas Southmost College a $351,794 Self Sufficiency Fund grant to help provide training to 188 adult Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients in certain occupations.

10.12.2021
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Cruz, Lee, Blackburn Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns as Biden Att. Gen. Garland Directs FBI to Pursue Parents Opposing Critical Race Theory

While President Biden's Attorney Gen. Merrick Garland recently directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to pursue parents who oppose Critical Race Theory (CRT,) three prominent U.S. Senators say Garland's son-in-law is co-founder of a ‘social learning’ provider that aids schools in teaching CRT "under the guise of ‘equity and inclusion’ to America’s children.”

10.11.2021
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Cong. Cuellar, Comer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Home Recovery for Medicare Patients

​​​​​​​"Our proposal is safe, cost-effective, and will enhance the quality of life of eligible senior citizens who would rather receive care in a familiar home setting,” said Kentucky Cong. James Comer, introducing bipartisan legislation with Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar to allow qualifying Medicare beneficiaries to opt for post-hospital services in their homes, rather than in a hospital setting.

10.11.2021
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CONG. PFLUGER: The President's Lying about the Border Crisis & Weaponizing DOJ Against Parents

President Biden has repeatedly misled the American people – the border is neither closed nor is it secure. Recently-departed Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott has publicly said that the U.S. Border Patrol is seeing known or suspected terrorists cross the borders “at a level we have never seen before." The facts don't lie.

10.11.2021
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RRC Working on Proactive Measures for the Upcoming Winter

While the Railroad Commission of Texas continues implementing legislation to help fortify the state’s energy supply for weather emergencies, the agency is taking steps to get ahead of the game.

10.11.2021
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After Biden Denies Texas' Emergency Disaster Assistance Request for Border Crisis, Gov. Abbott Submits Appeal

"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.

10.08.2021
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