Texas Land Commissioner & Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham has announced that the VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale is now open for bidding. The sale includes three available tracts totaling 10.82 acres, and bidding closes on Thursday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. A Veteran or Military Member whose bid is accepted may apply for a VLB Land Loan at a 7.25% interest rate, with a 30-year term and a minimum 5% down payment.

On April 3, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) celebrated a major milestone – marking 135 years of service as the state’s oldest regulatory agency. Since its founding in 1891, the Commission has guided Texas through many significant periods of change, from its initial role regulating a rapidly expanding Railroad System, to the oil boom of the early 20th Century, and, more recently, the shale boom of the 2000s.

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., issued a statewide CALL OUT for Veterans to contact the Texas General Land Office(GLO) to share their unique stories of service with the VLB through the GLO's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. The GLO's Voices of Veterans Program records the stories of Texas Veterans through their time in service and after returning home from combat.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that more than 274,000 students applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) during the program’s first year. The Comptroller’s office is currently working to verify students’ information before notifying families regarding awards later this month and distributing funds to student accounts in July. 

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs. Last week, Governor Abbott participated in a fireside chat at the Forward Fort Worth mobility innovation summit where he touted Texas’ pro-business mindset that attracts job-creating corporate relocation and expansion projects across industries,

Last week, NASA’s Artemis II launch sent a message to the world that the United States will lead this era of space exploration. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I’ve worked to advance the success of the Artemis II program by advancing the NASA reauthorization bill last month, empowering NASA to help return American astronauts to the Moon and carry out the President’s National Space Policy.

This past week, I witnessed the launch of Artemis II, a mission that will carry humans farther into deep space than ever before. Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is no coincidence that this extraordinary moment of exploration unfolded during Holy Week. NASA has centered this mission around a powerful motto, “for all humanity,” a phrase that echoes something far greater than any achievement here on earth.

TexasInternNetwork.com also offers new, AI-powered tools to prepare students for every stage of the hiring process. These tools offer resume and cover letter assistance and interview coaching opportunities. To prepare for the hiring process, students can refine their interview skills through AI feedback, expert-led video lessons, practice scenarios, and a realistic interview simulator.

No president in American history ever dared to cut taxes by $5 trillion – not, that is, until Donald J. Trump took the oath of office for the second time. Less than six months after launching his second term, President Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cut, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In doing so, he made history. And now, as Tax Day on April 15 approaches, people all over the country are filling out their taxes and seeing for themselves just how significant the enactment of that legislation was last summer.

Easter holds a central place in the Christian faith as the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At its heart, the Easter message is one of hope — hope that emerges from faith in Christ’s victory over death and the promise of new life. Together, the faith-filled meaning of the resurrection, and the joyful traditions of the season make Easter a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration.

"To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state's advanced nuclear capacity," said Gov. Greg Abbott, as he and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened the application process earlier today to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America's nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas. Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to apply by 5:00 pm on April 23rd, and further details are listed in this article.

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks earlier today emphasizing the critical role the Oil & Gas Industry plays in making the Lone Star State an economic powerhouse, and highlighted the actions taken in the last Legislative Session to crack down on oil theft and increase criminal penalties for petroleum-based product thefts. Abbott spoke to the 80th Annual Convention of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, known within the industry as TIPRO.

It's an overwhelming response, signaling a clear demand: More than 274,000 Texas students have applied for Texas' new Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program as of the close of the application window on March 31st. Why does that matter? Because the overwhelming response from all across Texas signals clear demand from families seeking more flexibility – and control over their child’s education.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in March, 10% more than in March 2025. And, total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in March 2026 was up 6.9% compared with the same period a year earlier. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state's budget, accounting for 58% of tax collections.

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the VLB announced that the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will offer extended visiting hours during the spring and summer to account for longer days. These longer hours will provide more time for families to spend with their loved ones. Texas State Veterans Cemeteries are special resting places close to home where friends, family, and fellow Texans can honor Texas Veterans.

For 10 consecutive months, not a single Illegal Alien has been released into the country. That’s not just a policy win — it’s a clear demonstration of what strong leadership and accountability can accomplish. Last week, I was proud to see my friend, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, be confirmed as the new Secretary of Homeland Security and build on this success.

Paychecks began flowing this week to many of the 59,000 heroic TSA Agents who've gone without pay for many weeks. Initial reports say agents have stopped calling in sick and are reporting for duty. Great right? Not to Congressional Dems who care more about creating havoc than getting workers paid.  They are refusing to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security and say they'll file a lawsuit to block President Trump from "illegally" paying TSA Agents.

Ambulatory surgical centers often perform the same procedures as hospitals at significantly lower cost, but Medicare payment policies have historically treated these sites differently. By aligning payment updates and removing outdated adjustments. This legislation supports greater site neutrality, expands access to outpatient surgery, and helps ensure seniors can receive care in the most appropriate and cost-effective setting.

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.