Through ASCEND, employers receive customized training that addresses their business needs and conditions. Employers can be reimbursed up to $500,000 or $4,000 per trainee for approved training projects. Reimbursements are performance-based. To qualify, an employer must operate in Texas in one of the targeted industries and commit to upskilling current employees or training new hires. Training workers can improve retention rates and reduce hiring costs.

As Chairman of the House of Representative's Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism & Intelligence, I questioned witnesses during a hearing last week on the real-world impacts of the Democrats' shutdown of DHS, the Dept. of Homeland Security – including its Agencies, Missions, and Workforce. The consequences are clear: frontline personnel facing overwhelming operational strain.

“The Star of Texas Award honors the courage and bravery of our Peace Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical 1st Responders, and Federal Law Enforcement personnel who've risked their lives to protect their fellow Texans,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing that nominations for the 2026 Awards honoring those who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty are now open. Nominations are due to the Office of the Governor by June 15, 2026.

Through the official powers of the United States government, Democrats used nearly 200 subpoenas to target over 400 Republican aligned groups and individuals. Arctic Frost tapped into 100,000 private communications, involved more than 12 U.S. Senators, and affected 1,000s of individuals’ lives – all blatant abuses of power, to put it mildly. The Biden Administration wielded investigative power through the DOJ and FBI against political opponents. 

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is proud to announce $1 million in apprenticeship grant funding dedicated to strengthening the state's health care system. This investment supports the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program, which provides essential care to communities across Texas.

There are just no two ways about it; Democrats' continued shutdown of the Dept. of Homeland Security & ICE is National Security malpractice. With the FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament less than 80 days away, and America's 250th Birthday Celebrations being scheduled across the Nation around July 4th, this is especially alarming – we've already seen four ISIS-inspired attacks on our homeland recently, including one in Austin where three innocent people were killed.

"I was the only Democrat through this entire thing that refused to shut down our government," said first term Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman the other day – in a nationally televised interview that was surely seen by millions of Americans, no less. And for his strong dose of Common Sense to end the 2-to-4 hour waiting lines that have spread across the nation's major airports, the Democrat's Party leadership is furious with him. Turns out he’s about the only voice of sanity in the party.

"Some Democrats are getting downright hysterical,” said Sen. John Cornyn on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday, as he discussed Democrats’ continued obstruction to fund or re-open the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS,) leaving the American people to suffer in airports across America. President Trump, Cornyn said, has been left with no choice but to deploy U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to help maintain the nation's Security Screening Processes.

Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., gathered with local officials at the Topping-Out Ceremony for the future Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, where the final structural beam was placed atop the building. This transformative museum will offer a world-class experience inviting guests from Texas and beyond to explore the full 300-year history of the Alamo.

Too many Americans now see their fellow Americans who are of a different party or persuasion as a bigger enemy than Iran or Russia. Long-term friendships have been destroyed over whether one loves or hates President Trump. At least the sports instant replay usually leads to the affirming or overturning of a decision by the referee. The political instant replay solves nothing, even when the "players" are shown to be wrong. The result in too many cases has been political paralysis.

"If you are not in Texas, this is the safest place to build your business and to raise a family. If you are not here yet, get here quickly," said Governor Abbott, emphasizing the number of job-creating corporate relocation and expansion projects in Texas, driven by the state’s pro-business mindset and an environment where free enterprise can flourish. The Governor highlighted innovative industry leaders in AI, biotech, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing.

If Watergate taught us anything, it is that even a single abuse of power—carried out by a handful of individuals—can shake the foundations of our Republic. But what we confront today—the Biden Administration’s Arctic Frost scheme—is not a single act. It is a modern Watergate—trading a break-in at one office for a digital sweep into approximately 100,000 private communications, more than a dozen Senators, and 1,000s of individuals’ lives.

There used to be many business advantages for corporations to be headquartered in Silicon Valley and New York City or Chicago - despite the high taxes. But those advantages have all but dissipated. New York City’s hold as the financial capital has disappeared as firms flock to Miami and Dallas.  The fastest growing tech centers are in Salt Lake and Austin. Chicago was the city that worked. Now it’s the city that doesn’t work.

Beginning this year, Tuskegee Airmen Day will be observed on the fourth Thursday in March to honor the first African American military pilots and support staff who played a crucial role during World War II. The Fort Worth Veterans Home is named after the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American combat flying unit in the United States Armed Forces. These pilots served during World War II and completed over 15,000 missions across North Africa and Europe

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks on the creation of the new Texas Jobs Council, which will strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives and ensure Texans are prepared to fill the state's growing number of high-demand jobs. In addition to speaking on the mission of the Texas Jobs Council, Governor Abbott touted the economic success that the state of Texas has already achieved.

With the exit of five members of the Senate, including four chairs, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named chairs to lead standing and new interim select committees. The chairs serving on the interim select committees will remain in their positions through the 90th Legislative Session, as the select committees will be made permanent standing committees when the 90th Legislature commences in January 2027.

The military objectives — destroying the Navy, dismantling Iran's missile and drone production, and ensuring the regime never develops a nuclear weapon — are being accomplished quickly. And President Trump's recent attack on Kharg Island, which processes 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, is calling "checkmate" on the Supreme Leader.

State Senator Adam Hinojosa, District 27, has been appointed Chairman of the Texas Senate Committee on Nominations for the 90th Legislature, a key leadership position within the Texas Senate responsible for reviewing and advancing gubernatorial appointments across the State of Texas. As Chairman, Senator Hinojosa will oversee the vetting of nominees to state boards, commissions, and agencies that play a vital role in serving Texans and shaping our state's future.

As Barack Obama's former DHS Sect. said: “We're compromising security. These are people we expect to look for bombs on aircraft, and they’re not being funded.” Over 100,000 DHS employees have yet to receive a paycheck. TSA Agents are sleeping in their vehicles and donating plasma to support their families – while continuing to protect the traveling public. As 100s of TSA employees quit or call out sick, airports across the country are experiencing delays as the Democrat's Shutdown drags on.

Nine Texas medical training centers will receive grant funding for forensic psychiatry fellowships for licensed physicians pursuing mental health careers in Texas. Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty that applies to psychiatric expertise in civil, criminal, and administrative legal proceedings and includes evaluations, treatment, and research related to safety and risk mitigation. The institutions will use these grants to develop, expand, or administer accredited one-year forensic psychiatry fellowship programs.