Secretary of State Mayorkas' dereliction of duty is clear – implementing reckless policies & failing to enforce the laws passed by Congress. And because of his reckless open border policies, cartels are running a criminal enterprise here in the United States. He's created our historic crisis, and this was proved further last week by the testimonies of expert witnesses who've worked at our Southern Border.

Despite a falling Texas rig count, newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that upstream oil and natural gas employment in the state continued to grow in June, with industry adding an additional 2,500 jobs. Last month, oil and natural gas employment rose above 200,000 for the first time in over three years.

“We know China's been amassing the largest stockpile of crude in the world. Nevertheless, last year we sold off part of our reserves to China," Sen. Cruz said. "We should not be selling our emergency oil reserves to our adversaries. I've been working with Senator Manchin to prohibit such reckless moves and prevent the federal government from selling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.”

"My children've been to five funerals of friends who thought they were taking Xanax or ADD medication, and never woke up. Ending 'Catch & Release' was the very 1st Bill I introduced in Congress 20 years ago... yet it's alive & well today. And Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas is responsible in my judgment. We need to designate fentanyl as a chemical weapon," said Cong. Michael McCaul at a House hearing Wednesday.

"With migrants from over 150 Countries encouraged by Open Border Policies to risk their lives and make the dangerous trek to enter our country illegally, Texas is deploying every tool & strategy to deter and repel illegal crossings between its ports of entry." Until President Biden reverses his Open Border Policies and does his job to Secure the Border, Texas will continue protecting Texans & Americans from the chaos.

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), proud Hispanic Americans and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Respect for Hispanic Americans Act. The legislation would ban the use of the wholly-invented term “Latinx” in any official government communication by a federal agency or employee.

​​​​​​​State agencies need a strong workforce to fulfill their missions. But Texas government, like other states and localities nationwide, faces staffing shortages and high turnover in a few critical areas, including ones that impact the health and safety of Texas’ most vulnerable citizens.

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined 39 members of Congress in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of the agency’s April 2023 proposed rule to reduce ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities.

Two weeks ago, the SBA’s Office of Inspector General released a report detailing how over $200 billion worth of Pandemic Loans were potentially fraudulent. Later that day, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released a competing report minimizing the theft as “only” $36 billion. I invited Administrator Guzman to testify and speak to the egregious discrepancies, and surprisingly, she declined.

"Together these four bridges will shorten lengthy delays in crossings, help lower the cost of goods for American families, and spur significant job growth," said Sen. Ted Cruz, after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted his amendment to the State Department's funding bill that would speed up the permitting process for building key bridges across the Rio Grande River in Brownsville, Laredo & Eagle Pass.

“I'm humbled by the outpouring of support for the work we accomplished during the Legislative Session. The grassroots and business leaders across Texas agree with the direction Texas is heading, and I appreciate the financial support,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, whose fundraising continues to be the most successful of any Lt. Governor in Texas history – and an endorsement of his conservative record.

"Forging strong economic bonds with reliable partners is more important now than ever. Collaborating with our economic partners around the globe will ensure the Texas economy continues to flourish, and Texas is proud to have that strong partnership," said Gov. Greg Abbott, signing an Economic Development Statement of Intent with French Minister for Trade Olivier Becht while in Paris to promote business investments & job creation.

Backed by 16 of his fellow Senators in a bi-partisan effort, Sen. Ted Cruz's amendment would prohibit the Dept. of Energy from selling petroleum products (e.i. crude oil) from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity under the ownership, control or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. It also requires DOE to ensure any sale of crude from the SPR will not be exported to China.

At a time when America’s adversaries are growing more emboldened under President Biden’s weak leadership, House Republicans have passed a National Defense Authorization Act that sends a critical message: America remains strong, and will not back down. While we can never do enough to thank our servicemen & women for protecting freedom, this bill takes a step in the right direction, giving our troops the biggest pay raise in more than 20 years.

“The passage of a strong 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is personal for me – as are the servicemembers that put on the uniform each day to serve our great nation. As a 20-year Navy veteran, emboldening our nation with strong defense capabilities and taking care of the men & women in our military are key. From El Paso to San Antonio, servicemembers across South & West Texas will be better off because of this bill," said Cong. Gonzales.

“The ‘Texas Two-Step’ of a $100,000 homestead exemption and a 23.8% rate reduction means the average Texas homestead will see 41.5% or $1,373 per year in savings. Every residential & commercial property owner will see huge tax savings this fall. The final approval will be the voters of the State of Texas on November 7th, 2023,” said Texas State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, who along with Rep. Will Metcalf authored the bills.

“This amendment would reinstate servicemembers who were wrongfully discharged due to their COVID-19 vaccine status, and give justice to those punished due to their vaccine status. The brave men & women who join our military to serve our country deserve respect & support, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccine status,” said Sen. Cruz of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023.

“Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. all paid the ultimate sacrifice in preserving our freedom. Renaming the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo will forever memorialize these local heroes, and commemorate their selfless efforts,” said Cong. Henry Cuellar as his bill moved through the House Committee on Oversight & Accountability.

“What a fantastic package this is! There's one state voting on a record $18 billion Property Tax Relief Bill – and that is the State of Texas!” exclaimed State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, who as author of the bills implementing the effort helped the State Senate pass the largest property tax cut in Texas history after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick & House Speaker Dade Phelan announced an agreement earlier this week.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on him to rescind discriminatory guidance issued by the State Department halting bilateral scientific and technological cooperation in certain Israeli-held territories.