On his Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC), which manages one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation, providing energy to about 2 million Texas homes.

"While he’s in Arizona, I’m calling on him to visit the border to actually understand how our communities shoulder the burden of his failure to address this crisis," said Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, adding, "It’s well past time for President Biden to see the border crisis firsthand, and for the Administration to do its job – secure the border and keep Arizona safe.”

“This should not be a partisan issue. My message is clear – end Catch & Release, stop using asylum as a hall pass, and put our Border Patrol Agents back on the frontlines,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales as he led a Congressional Delegation on a tour of the border destruction surrounding the south Texas city of Eagle Pass, population 29,000, earlier today.

Sen. Ted Cruz today welcomed Intuit’s decision to no longer forbid lawful gun sellers and manufacturers from using certain QuickBooks services. Intuit’s recent policy reversal came after Cruz’s Committee Staff spent months probing how the financial services provider, along with JP Morgan and Bank of America, had restricted gun sellers & manufacturers from using Intuit’s payment and payroll processing services. 

"One of the freedoms we believe in, is the freedom of parents to choose what is right for their child – we want to make sure every parent in Texas has the power to choose the education that's best for their child," said Gov. Greg Abbott, championing education freedom for all Texas students while also performing the pre-game coin toss.

Established in 1994, the Heroes for Children Award celebrates citizens who go above and beyond to positively impact Texas public school students' lives through volunteer service. Each year, the 15-member Board recognizes one Hero from each district for their outstanding dedication and service to Texas public schools and communities.

As the Border Crisis worsens in Texas – and its deadly effects spread across our nation – Joe Biden posed for photos at the White House. In the midst of a historic border crisis and a looming government shutdown, Biden & Congressional Democrats are adamant about sending billions to Ukraine. It's past time to rein in spending and tell Americans where their money is going.

"Texas continues to ensure that Texans in all corners of our state have greater access to quality healthcare services, and the Rural Hospital Emergency Stabilization Grants will provide qualifying hospitals up to $1.1 million each to improve healthcare access in rural communities," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today. Hospitals have until Friday, October 13th, 2023 to apply.

"Enough is enough. High-speed pursuits have become a weekly, if not daily occurrence in our Border Communities. Schools have continuously locked down, people have died," said South Texas Border Cong. Tony Gonzales, who was joined by Arizona Cong. Juan Ciscomani and others to introduce a bill criminalizing high-speed chases with Border Patrol or Law Enforcement.

"Traffickers are loading up cars or trucks stacked with illegal immigrants, and engaging in high-speed chases with Border Patrol or Local Police. These often end in tragedy, with people killed after the traffickers crash and passengers are thrown across the highway," said Sen. Ted Cruz. "This bill protects our brave men & women of Law Enforcement by criminalizing a high-speed chase."

"We are living through a significant moment in our nation's history. People across Texas are increasingly concerned about the direction of our government – and the nation. This impeachment inquiry is only part of a broader effort to uphold our Commitment to America, and to restore Americans' confidence in our federal government," said Cong. Pete Sessions of the official inquiry into President Biden.

Our nation is faced with the most consequential decisions since the 1860's when President Abraham Lincoln and Congress worked together to save the Union – and government of the people, by the people, and for the people. As an historian, political leader, former Speaker of the U.S. House and a citizen, I want to share with you where I think we are as of September 2023.

No wonder Democrats are sounding the Alarm Bells – 3 key groups they can't afford to lose now say the country's doing worse under Joe Biden's leadership. A full 73% of women say the country is doing badly, while only 27% say its doing well. That's crushing for Biden, who won females by 15% in 2020. Hispanics say the nation's doing badly by a 66% to 34% margin, and then there's Independents...

When asked the "Right Track-Wrong Track" question about the current state of the country, just 34% of "Likely Voters" believe President Biden has us headed in the right direction. And, 56% of "Likely Georgia Voters" say they believe the prosecution of Donald Trump's being "unfairly handled" by Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis, including 39% who say it’s "Very Likely" unfair.

“President Biden has established a secret nuclear deal with the Iranian regime that is being kept from Congress and the American people – including a $6 billion ransom and release of Iranian operatives. These are only the barest outlines of the staggering concessions Biden has already made and intends to make to the Ayatollah, including an additional $10 billion transfer," said Cruz.

"Joe Biden’s war on domestic energy is absurd and he's prohibiting oil production and drilling on millions of acres of oil-rich U.S. land. Russia and Saudi Arabia – who seek to disrupt our economy and take advantage when America shows weakness – are deliberately cutting their energy output to hurt us," said Cong. Brian Babin of the new regulations.

“From clinical counseling, to home modification, these Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants will help bolster resources for veterans in our Gulf Coast Communities. Texas will never forget the sacrifice and service that veterans and their families made for our state and nation,” said ​​​​​​Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing 31 FVA grants totaling over $6.9 million for 26 Gulf Coast area organizations.

​​​​​​​“While the federal government refuses to safeguard Texas communities, the General Land Office will step up and assist our state in its robust border security efforts,” said Texas Land Comm. Dawn Buckingham, authorizing the Texas Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Rangers to access Fronton Island in Starr County for the purpose of policing & patrolling.

There are three designations a teacher can receive – Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. Roughly 833 Harmony Charter School teachers across 62 Campuses and 6 Districts will receive the bonus awards, including nine in Dallas receiving nearly $22,000 in bonuses. The school blends high standards and expectations with rigorous curriculum to engage families to cultivate excellence.

“Texas is prepared to take this fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Today’s decision merely prolongs President Biden’s willful refusal to acknowledge that Texas is rightfully stepping up to do the job that he should have been doing all along. This ruling is incorrect and will be overturned on appeal. We will continue to utilize every strategy to secure the border, including installing strategic barriers."