Homeowners and renters whose homes sustained damage and aren't insured now have until Sunday, Sept. 28 to apply, according to the agency. Several counties, including Kerr, where more than 100 people from all across the state died when the Guadalupe River rose to historic levels the morning of July Fourth, were designated for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration in the wake of the natural disaster.

Our good friend Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's Reform Party, was in Washington, warning Congress against adopting a version of the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act. That law requires tech platforms to remove legal but "harmful" content if a bureaucrat declares it so. Apparently banned speech is like pornography - they know it when they see it. This poses a danger to commercial speech not only for the British but also for Americans who travel to or do business in the UK.

"We are shaping the Texas economy as the best state for business development, job opportunities, and exports," said Governor Greg Abbott, delivering remarks that touted the legislative victories of the 89th Legislature during the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" luncheon earlier today. “Together, we'll continue to remain the No. 1 state for doing business," said Abbott.

The National Strategy for School Security Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive, federal framework for school campuses across the nation to improve their security posture against threats of targeted violence. This national strategy must identify specific school security vulnerabilities and outline all existing recommendations, funding, and programs that are available to overcome these threats.

The VLB Veterans Land Loan Program is the only one of its kind in the nation, giving Texas Veterans and Military Members the opportunity to borrow up to $150,000 to purchase land at a competitive interest rate with a minimum five percent down payment for tracts of one acre or more. Through the Dual Spouse Land Loan Benefit, two Veterans who are spouses and are individually eligible to borrow up to $225,000.

The Democrats are going full “Dodgeball” by deciding – after their latest perverted, weirdo constituent went on a mass murder spree of little Christian kids – that they should take aim at the idea of prayer. Apparently the big problem in the aftermath of yet another Dem-aligned killer is that we Americans are turning to God – not our Elite Democrat betters. They think we should be on our knees before them, submitting.

We engage in an enormous amount of trade each year, about $800 billion in total. Nearly $300 billion of that is between the United States and Texas alone. Texas and Mexico have long had an intertwined history. We share culture, family, and significant economic ties. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, I have been especially vigorous in leading the fight for more trade between the United States and Mexico, and in particular, advocating for building more bridges between South Texas and Mexico.

Recently, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) was hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in Alaska for an update on national security missions in the Arctic Circle. Congressman Gonzales started the strategic visit in Anchorage and traveled to meet with U.S. Coast Guard leadership at USCG Base Kodiak for an update on the U.S. Coast Guard’s missions in the Arctic. The U.S. Coast Guard is a vital lifeline for the Arctic region, often serving as the first agency to respond to lifesaving missions and national security incidents.

To help combat a critical criminal issue in the Texas energy industry – the theft of petroleum products – the Railroad Commission is now accepting applications for membership on the State Taskforce on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT).The task force was created in Senate Bill 494 passed by the 89th Legislature, with the aim to study and make recommendations related to preventing petroleum theft.

"It's my unique privilege to represent nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico Border in Congress – from El Paso to Del Rio and Eagle Pass, and from San Antonio to Presidio. What happens in these places has global implications, and that's why it's critical to be forward-thinking in our border infrastructure," said Cong. Tony Gonzales, announcing up to $400 million in financing to conserve water supply sources along the Border.

Four years ago last week, the Biden White House conducted its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan — and it was a disaster of epic proportions. The tragedy didn’t have to happen; it was the direct result of the Biden Administration's failure. On August 26th, 2021, 13 brave U.S. Servicemembers were killed by a terrorist at Abbey Gate. We must never forget the young Americans heroes who gave everything in service to our nation.

“Finalizing this authorization moves us closer to delivering more American LNG to the world, advancing President Trump’s energy dominance agenda,” said Sect. of Energy Chris Wright, announcing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) final authorization for Commonwealth LNG to export U.S. Natural Gas as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from its proposed project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

"Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation," said Gov. Greg Abbott, as he and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced that the "Free College Application Week" – a statewide initiative to help Texas residents apply to public colleges at no cost – will take place from Oct. 13th-19th, 2025.

“Since I was Chair of the Senate Education Committee 13 years ago, I've been a leader on Public Education Reform, and it was then that I began the journey to reduce the burdensome STAAR Test. I've also led on creating a School Grading System so parents can know how their kids’ schools were educating them. We gave the schools an A through F Report Card, just like students receive," said Patrick.

After its economy was in literal rubbles after World War 2,  Germany had a miraculous comeback in the ‘50s, 60’s and 70’s and became the economic powerhouse of Europe again. The great economic historian, Mancur Olson, wrote an award-winning book called “The Rise and Decline of Nations,” which explained that  Germany’s economy was so destroyed they did not have a welfare state and politically powerful unions to contend with as most European nations and Britain did.

Last year, Commissioner Christian convened the Lone Star Growth Summit with state agencies and industry leaders to examine Texas’ long-term infrastructure needs. With the population expected to nearly double to 54 million by 2050, Christian stressed the importance of building pipelines, power generation, refining, and water projects to keep pace with growth. "We need more of them—both energy and water—to meet the needs of a rapidly growing Texas.”

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed Texas' Make America Healthy Again legislation - Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379 - into law. The Governor was joined by Secretary Kennedy, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Senator Bryan Hughes, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Senator Mayes Middleton, Representative Stan Gerdes, Representative Caroline Harris-Davila, Representative Lacey Hull, and additional members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives.

“The Texas Senate is committed to increasing medical freedom and ensuring Texans have access to the medical drugs they need. Senators Donna Campbell & Charles Schwertner, both medical doctors, spoke in favor of this legislation on the floor, and the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for increased medical freedom in Texas,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

As the FBI is investigating the shooting both as an act of domestic terrorism and as a hate crime targeting Catholics, according to the Dept. of Homeland Security the shooter was a "man, claiming to be transgender" who had "scrawled the words ‘For the Children’ and ‘Where is your God?’ and ‘Kill Donald Trump’ on a rifle magazine." Congressman Byron Donalds said the following.

International Leadership of Texas, the free public K-12 charter school, is proud to share that five of our high school Marine Corps JROTC (MJROTC) have earned the prestigious Naval Honor School recognition, which recognizes the top 20% programs in the nation. The MCJROTC program mission is to develop courageous, character driven young adults who possess the attributes of personal responsibility and accountability in order to become model citizens in service to the United States.