Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Bryan Daniel was recently appointed to serve as President of the NYSE Texas. He will conclude his service to TWC on August 10, 2025. Bryan Daniel was originally appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on July 29, 2019, to represent the interests of the public on TWC’s three-member Commission. During his six years with TWC, Chairman Daniel championed the growth of Texas’ workforce and spearheaded strategies to support the state’s business climate.

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an emergency petition in the Supreme Court of Texas seeking to remove from office Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the ringleader of the derelict Democrats who fled the state to break quorum. The lawsuit also spotlights how Wu and other Texas House Democrats appear to have solicited and received certain benefits in exchange for skipping a vote, further supporting their removal from office and allegations of bribery.  

After years of reckless taxing and spending, we’ve returned to real economic leadership under President Trump. Our GDP is climbing as the American economy grew by three percent in the second quarter. Inflation is under control, consumer confidence is up, and wages are rising. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, American families are keeping more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.

Eileen Cunningham is a mother of four and grandmother of three with another on the way. The wife of "Goose" Cunningham -- when you are from Hazelwood, everyone has a nickname -- possesses the unique quality of bringing people together to form communities. How? The natural athlete coached girls' hockey, track and field, cross country and basketball at the school her children attended when no one else stepped up.

Reports indicate that many absentee Texas House Democrats have solicited or received funds to evade conducting legislative business and casting votes. Under the Texas Penal Code, any of those Democrats who solicit, accept, or agree to accept such funds to assist in the violation of legislative duties or for purposes of skipping a vote may have violated bribery laws. Also, it could be a bribery violation for any other person who offers, provides, or agrees to provide such funds to fleeing Democrat House members.

Even though the Biden administration is gone, the damage it caused lives on, especially in the courts. Radical judges, many of them appointed by Biden and even Obama, are now the frontline of resistance against President Trump’s agenda. These unelected activists are blocking deportations midair, shielding violent criminals, and openly defying the Constitution to undermine the will of the American people.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in July 2025 was up 4 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections.

When CNN is comparing Democrats to a “hoarder’s basement” and flatly saying their “image is garbage,” something tectonic has shifted. No, that’s not hyperbole. That’s the direct quote from Harry Enten, CNN’s own data analyst, who—God bless him—finally told a sliver of the truth. He looked at the Democratic Party's current state and couldn't resist calling it what the rest of America already knows it to be: a broken, festering, overflowing disaster of dysfunction and decay.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.), introduced the SkyFoundry Act of 2025 to establish a drone production facility, SkyFoundry, at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, Texas. This bill will allow RRAD to develop, produce, and field drones for the Department of Defense. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.-10).

During the three-day event, Texans can purchase a wide range of items tax-free, including most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100. Diapers — both cloth and disposable — are also exempt from sales tax, and certain sanitizers and wipes with a drug facts label are tax-free year-round. The exemption applies whether shoppers buy items in stores, online, by telephone or by mail.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate State Emergency Response Resources ahead of excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in the Panhandle through the end of the week. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms in the Panhandle could lead to flash flooding across Northwest Texas into the weekend. Texans are urged to monitor local forecast information.

“I made Senate Bill 5 a top legislative priority for the Senate because we refuse to let these rogue retailers exploit loopholes in state law to sell dangerous THC products into our communities. SB 5 has the support of every Law Enforcement Agency in Texas, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Pediatric Society, and many families impacted by this scourge sweeping our state. The Texas Senate passed SB 5 today with Republican & Democrat support.” 

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act to enhance transparency for parents regarding foreign funding in K-12 schools. The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act will: Require schools to allow parents the opportunity to review curriculum that has been provided by or purchased with foreign funds.

As the U.S. prepares to host several high-profile, mass-spectator events like the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, and Nationwide Celebrations for our 250th Birthday, our nation has work to do to prevent another terrorism incident like the Boston Bombing. I'll never forget leading the Congressional Investigation into the Boston Marathon Bombing as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. One of the worst parts was, it could have been prevented.

 Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock recently visited the Texas Bullion Depository (TxBD) to see its operations firsthand and discuss new TxBD services and preparations for legal tender legislation. In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed a law establishing the state-administered depository for precious metals as an official agency under the administration of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, operated by a private entity without any use of taxpayer dollars.

As a former fighter pilot, I know firsthand the risks that airmen take every day when they step into the cockpit. I've fought alongside the best this nation has to offer. This bill's deeply personal, and honors my friend and former fighter pilot, Colonel Andy "Pablo" Shurtleff, who recently lost his life after battling cancer. The ACES Act is more than just a bill — it's a lifeline and message to every pilot who's ever put on the uniform.

“This package isn’t just a response to new funding – it’s a reflection of who we are. At Harmony, our people are our purpose – we’re committed to supporting and growing every educator, every staff member, and every leader who makes Harmony the incredible place it is,” said Harmony Schools Central Texas Area Superintendent Dr. Mustafa Altindag, announcing sweeping increases in its compensation plan for the 2025–2026 school year.

Newly declassified documents reveal that former President Obama and his National Security Team laid the groundwork for what would become a years-long, politically motivated investigation of President Trump. Despite "intelligence assessments" that Russia was probably not attempting to influence the 2016 election, the Obama White House pushed forward anyway, creating it's own assessment to justify the false narrative.

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced legislation through his seat on the House Appropriations Committee that focuses on lowering energy costs and advancing reliable energy resources. Additionally, West Texas has been identified as a potential source of critical minerals, and Congressman Gonzales also advanced one of the largest investments focused on mining production technologies for critical minerals extraction in decades. 

Texas Land Commissioner & VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Exec. Secretary Tony Dale today marked the 25th Anniversary of the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple with an event that featured keynote speakers while celebrating the commemoration and Texas Veterans Home's commitment to serving Veterans in the Temple Community.