“This session was a team effort, and I want to thank all 31 Senators and staff for their hard work and perseverance. None of these major victories would be possible without their dedication over the interim and during the session. I also want to thank Gov. Abbott and Speaker Burrows for their partnership in delivering major victories for Texans all session – Texans are the real winners this Legislative Session," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said State Sales Tax Revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7% more than in May 2024. Fiscal 2025 Franchise Tax Collections totaled $6.57 billion year-to-date through May. Compared with collections through May 2024, year-to-date franchise tax collections were up 2.9%, and were lower than what was projected in the Comptroller’s 2026-27 Biennial Revenue Estimate.

“Over many years, the Texas Legislature has approved legislation to allow local governments to partner with private developers to build hotels and convention centers. House Bill 2974 includes language forbidding local governments from adding unlimited projects. One prominent Austin lobbyist is threatening to kill HB 2974’s reforms unless taxpayer protection language by Sen. Birdwell is removed. This is absurd and terrible public policy, and we will not negotiate."

In the least shocking turn of events since this morning, Democrat sleazebags jumped onto what they thought would be a "victory" for the day like it was a moderately attractive intern in a left-wing committee office up on Capitol Hill. But when you have Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, trying to lecture you about “morality” a few months after he left his wife and family for a much younger woman, you can’t ever be sure.

"Never before has the Texas Legislature allocated more funds to provide Property Tax Relief than they did this session," said Gov. Abbott. "Texas home and business owners are on their way to keeping more of their hard-earned money,” said Speaker Burrows. "The average senior homeowner will no longer pay any school property taxes for the rest of their life," said Lt. Gov. Patrick – if Texas voters approve the changes this November.

“This session, Senate Finance Chair Joan Huffman has done a masterful job, committing a record $51 billion for property tax relief and a record $8.5 billion for public education funding, all while keeping our budget conservative, with billions of dollars unspent and without touching the rainy day fund. Nearly one out of every four dollars in state funds has been devoted to property tax relief for Texans."

Following President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East, I was honored to join a Congressional Delegation that visited the region to build on the White House’s diplomatic successes — including forging stronger economic partnerships, better relationships between Israel and the Gulf States, and moving toward peaceful resolution of the war in Gaza. These developments will play pivotal roles in shaping the world's future.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, gas prices dropped to their lowest levels since 2021 — among the lowest in over 20 years when adjusted for inflation. For the 39 million Americans AAA projected to be on the road, they were finally able to kick off summer without breaking the bank. President Trump's making life affordable again — and delivering on his promise to bring relief to American Families.

Last month, as Republican Senators gathered in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to have an extended discussion and strategy session about the "Budget Reconciliation" process that's been dominating conversations and newscasts, I asked my colleagues two specific questions: In all of this massive bill, what will be its biggest legacy? And, what bold, transformational policies can we champion that will still be talked about 10, 20, even 30 years from now?

This legislation makes it possible for all U.S. international bridges and land ports of entry along our borders to qualify for a streamlined presidential permitting process. By reducing bureaucratic red tape to secure federal permission for bridge improvements, the bill paves the way to modernize and enhance our trade corridors in support of our international economy.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Chris Broom to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027. Broom is the vice president of Commercial Training Solutions for Boeing Global Services. He previously worked for American Airlines as managing director of the Flight and Training Administration, and is a member of the USS Yorktown Association Board of Directors.

The Sketch Files collection is an eclectic mix of items, including sketches, surveyor reports and statements, field notes, correspondence, court judgments, and other records relating to original surveys and boundaries. It includes 8,122 unique records dating from the 1830s to the present. It is also an active collection, which means surveyors continuously create and submit new material for the GLO Surveying Services Division to file within the collection

“American energy has the ability to metaphorically – and literally – power the world, and Texas is the lead exporter of U.S. Liquified Natural Gas. Those achievements have been under attack by fringe environmental groups who use, and are enabled by, politicized courts," said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, as he fellow Texans Sen. John Cornyn & Cong. Wesley Hunt introduced the "Protect LNG Act" to ensure a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG Permit.

“One of my key priorities is Youth Development & Workforce Readiness,” said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. "This camp will support and promote young agriculture leaders and is exactly the kind of opportunity we should be creating – I look forward to seeing it grow," Miller said, announcing his support and endorsement of the first-in-Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Auctioneering Camp.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully stopped an enforcement guidance issued under former President Joe Biden that sought to redefine the definition of “discrimination” to include self-professed “gender identity.” This unlawful rewrite of federal law would have opened private and state employers to lawsuits if they did not adopt sweeping “transgender” inclusive policies.

Preventing a looming tax hike by renewing and locking in the Trump Tax Cuts of 2017, Cutting taxes on Tips, Overtime & Auto Loan Interest so hardworking Americans can keep more of their paycheck, Providing meaningful tax breaks for retirees, Canceling Joe Biden’s radical EV Mandates, and Restoring order at our nation's Southern Border – these just a few of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” highlights. And there's more...

Ports of Entry and International Bridges along the nation's Southern Border are vital to the economic success of the country's border communities, border states – and play a crucial role in supporting trade, business & tourism across the nation. Yet the construction of new border crossings have too often been held up by the Presidential Permitting Process. Senators Ted Cruz & Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) aim to change that.

Gov. Greg Abbott was sworn into the newly created FEMA "Review Council" Co-Chaired by Homeland Security Sect. Kristi Noem & Sect. of Defense Pete Hegseth earlier today. In order to streamline and revamp the nation's emergency response efforts and effectively assist communities, President Trump created the council in January to recommend changes to the troubled Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards were announced by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools. Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state and national level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development, student behavior and school climate.

Last November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and this vote – where House Republicans united to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" – will go down in history as "Promises Made, Promises Kept." It reverses four years of failed Democrat policies, restores U.S. energy dominance, delivers vital support to farmers & ranchers, will securing historic tax cuts for hardworking families, and reins in government spending.