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.

It is incredibly disappointing that we are on day thirty-five of the Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Americans across the country are feeling the impact. I joined 'John Bachman Now' on Newsmax this week to call out my Democrat colleagues for keeping the DHS shutdown as Americans suffer the consequences. I also discussed why Senator Markwayne Mullin is the right person to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today created the Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, to be chaired by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. “For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as Chairman of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, D.C. Through the Commission’s important work, I have learned that many Americans, and Texans alike, do not fully understand their God-given religious liberty rights secured under the First Amendment."

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) supports veterans who served during the Vietnam War. The American Legion has spent over a century championing veterans' benefits, patriotism, and community service.

AG Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the Collin County Commissioners Court urging the local officials to reject any plat applications by the developers behind the East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”) development known as EPIC City and “The Meadow Phase 1.” The letter comes after Attorney General Paxton recently sued to invalidate the illegal annexation of lands by Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A, which appeared to be done exclusively to aid EPIC City avoid state regulatory oversight. 

We have a patriotic solution, Governor. Cut your highest in the nation tax rates.  Or, better yet, since you can't beat Florida, join 'em. Amazingly, Florida now has surpassed New York in population. But Albany spends twice as much as Tallahassee.  Yet Florida's public services are superior to New York's. How can a state with a zero income tax have better services and less debt than a state with a top rate of 10.9% statewide and 14.8% in New York City?

The Greek American Elia Kazan's 1963 film "America," "America" is a fictional account based on the Herculean struggle of the director's uncle to immigrate to the United States from an impoverished and hostile Turkish Anatolia. The film summed up Americans' traditional view of immigrants: They had risked everything for the chance to reach America, and once there, became hyperpatriotic in their gratitude for the magnanimity of their new hosts.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County that damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. As of this morning, the Corner Pocket Fire had burned some 234 acres and was 100% contained.

"The Polisario Front is working with Iranian Terrorist Groups, receiving drones from the IRGC, and moving weapons around the region on behalf of the Iranian Regime," said Sen. Ted Cruz, as he and Senators Tom Cotton and Rick Scott introduced the "Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026" to require the U.S. Sect. of State to designate the group as a terrorist organization if confirmed the there is cooperatiosn with Iranian groups already designated as terrorist organizations.

Having just recently secured the Democrat's U.S. Senate Nomination in Texas, shocking statements & videos of State Rep. James Talarico have made national headlines – including his declaring there are “six genders,” God is “non-binary,” and using the Biblical account of Jesus's parents to justify elective abortions. While his holding these liberal positions is shocking to Americans newly acquainted with him, Texas Legislators have been well aware of his far-left views for years.

How bad is the problem? According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the federal government "loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud in improper payments." The GAO can't give a more accurate figure because not all losses are reported. With 68 programs across 16 different agencies, a Task Force headed by Vice President JD Vance will have plenty of government waste, theft & fraud to crack down on and eliminate.

​​​​​​​“I’m glad the Senate will debate this bill and hold Democrats’ feet to the fire to see who's willing to go on the record opposing Voter ID & Proof of Citizenship to vote – things that an overwhelming majority of Texans and Americans support. Let’s get it done," said Sen. Cornyn, kicking off debate on the landmark SAVE America Act, while reiterating his support for the "talking filibuster" and larger Senate rules reforms that may be needed to get the bill to President Trump's desk as soon as possible.

So far, more than 229,000 students have applied, and 2,200 schools have signed up to participate. Families do not have to select a school when they submit their application, and more schools are joining the program daily. The program is not first come, first served, so all families will be considered on a level playing field within each priority tier, regardless of when their application is submitted.

Since President Trump took office, House Republicans have been working to turn our country around, and the results are clear. Inflation has dropped to 2.4 percent, illegal border crossings have fallen dramatically, and Congress has passed hundreds of bills to restore fiscal responsibility, strengthen national security, and get our economy back on track. Most importantly, we promised relief for working families, and we delivered.

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the inaugural Texas Jobs Council meeting at the Governor’s Mansion, marking a significant step in bolstering the state’s workforce and ensuring Texans are equipped for high-demand careers. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will play a crucial role in supporting the Council by providing administrative assistance, conducting relevant research, and facilitating connections with subject matter experts.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO)’s Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, which would ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone and empower women harmed by the drug to sue its manufacturers. This legislation is endorsed by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Family Research Council, Alliance Defending Freedom, Concerned Women for America, Live Action, Students for Life of America, Ethics and Public Policy Center, and the American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs.

Currently, more than 2,200 schools have signed up to participate. Additional schools, vendors and education services continue to register on a rolling basis. Families had until July 15 to confirm their school selections. Since the application window opened Feb. 4, families across Texas have applied at a record pace, demonstrating strong demand for expanded education options and greater flexibility to choose the learning environment that best meets their children’s needs.

A new study by economists at the Hoover Institute finds that at least six billionaires left the Golden State before the start of the year to avoid the proposed California Billionaire Tax Act. This is a ballot initiative to be voted on later this year that would create a 5% wealth tax on billionaires who have lived in California at any time after January 1, 2026. Proponents expect a $100 billion windfall to the California treasury.

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting Texas’ economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor's Mansion. For 40 years, SXSW has drawn cutting-edge innovators, tech leaders, and global creators worldwide to Austin, Texas. The SXSW Cocktail Reception & Tech Innovation Dinner is held each year at the Governor's Mansion.

Amidst a heightened threat environment across the nation, Democrats' continued refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security is appalling. Shutting down this critical agency — which manages airport security, oversees disaster relief, protects our nation from cyber threats, and more — puts the security of our nation at risk. I am demanding Democrats put politics aside and fund DHS — before terror strikes again.