Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced he will introduce legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to take severe action against those who assault law enforcement personnel, including ICE Agents or CBP officials. If enacted, the Curbing Offenses on Policing Services (COPS Act) would increase jail time and civil fines for assaulting a law enforcement officer or interfering with the performance of their official duties.

According to TXOGA’s estimates, Texas crude oil production remained steady at 5.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) in May 2025, while natural gas gross withdrawals rose to 36.9 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), with marketed production reaching a record 34.4 bcf/d. Natural gas liquids (NGLs) production remained strong at 4.0 mb/d. From January through May 2025, Texas accounted for 42.2% of total U.S. crude oil production and 29.2% of U.S. marketed natural gas production.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Jamaica Beach Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) project on Galveston Island. Through this CEPRA project, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will regrade the beach with 61,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand over 3,300 linear feet of Jamaica Beach, supporting the future stability of this popular recreational area.

"This is more than just policy – it's a promise," said Temple ISD teacher JoMeka Gray, adding, "This legislation touches the lives of 5.5 million Texas students, it strengthens the teaching profession, and supports the needs of special education students. I offer my deepest thanks to our Governor & Legislature," said Gray, who joined Gov. Abbott and over 175 educators, students, and parents for the bill's signing at Salado Middle School.

Our number-crunchers at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity rate the House-passed Tax Bill as a B – a good bill, not a great bill. And Steve Forbes rates it as "needs improvement." That said, we've cherry-picked about a dozen of our favorite, unheralded items from the White House's "50 Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill" document that we suspect you haven't heard about. They're pretty "Big & Beautiful," to say the least.

This resolution is supported by ADF, Heritage Action, SBA Pro-life, National Right to Life, Human Coalition, Heartbeat International, Family Research Council, Students for Life, Americans United for Life, Family Policy Alliance, Concerned Women for America, Catholic Vote, March for Life, 40 Days for Life, National Pro-Life Alliance, NIFLA, Citizens for Life, Christian Broadcasting Network, Focus on the Family, Liberty Counsel Action, and Eagle Forum.

"We just saw Ukraine conduct one of the most significant operations of the Russia-Ukraine War, and with a small amount of money, with a small amount of quadcopters they were able to decimate Russia’s Long-Range Strategic Bombers. I’m worried about that – that’s not a “what if,” that’s now. My question is pretty simple: Is our U.S. airspace safe from drone threats?" asked South Texas Border Cong. Tony Gonzales.

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law the strongest bail reform package in Texas history at Crime Stoppers of Houston. Joined by dozens of bail reform advocates and families of victims, the Governor signed Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 40, House Bill 75, and Senate Joint Resolution 5 to protect Texans by keeping violent, repeat offenders behind bars.  

Co-hosted by Bryce Dubee, RRC Spokesperson and Nick Kraynok, RRC Multimedia Manager, the show will feature in-depth conversations with the agency’s many subject matter experts, frontline staff and leadership. Each approximately 30-minute episode will explore a timely topic, with discussions on key regulatory issues including orphan well plugging, produced water management and seismicity, as well as behind-the-scene insights on how the agency operates.

​​​​​​​"With empowered parents, exemplary teachers, and exceptional academics, Texas is on a path to be No. 1 in educating our children,” said Gov. Abbott. “With this over $481 million in merit pay, Texas is awarding (42,000) teachers from every corner of our state with the pay raise they deserve – putting them on a path to earning a six-figure salary. And soon, Texas will invest even more in permanent pay raises for experienced classroom teachers."

"That a single District Court Judge assumed power to delay the removals of detainees located anywhere in the country – without a hearing or jurisdictional tether – raises substantial questions about judicial rulemaking authority," said Sen. Ted Cruz during the hearing. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Judiciary's Federal Courts, Oversight & Federal Rights Subcommittee, is taking on judicial blockage of the Federal Govt. deporting illegal aliens.

After a brutal couple of months at the start of the year due to the Trump tariff turmoil, the American Economy is humming right now. In fact, the Atlanta Fed's latest estimate for GDP growth for the 2nd Quarter reflects a more-than-healthy 4.6% Growth Rate. The president's Economic Policies have flipped U.S. investment from negative to positive, consumer confidence is up to a 4-Year High – and consumers are spending again.

“I'm pleased to announce a significant decline in the number of Investment Funds that boycott the Oil & Gas industry, as well as the removal of BlackRock Inc. from the Comptroller's List of companies that boycott energy producers,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, adding, “This is a meaningful victory that validates Texas' leadership on this issue, which has seen a monumental shift in the way companies, governments and individual Americans view the energy sector."

Governor Greg Abbott commended the Texas Legislature for making a Texas-size investment in the state's water infrastructure following passage of Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7. In his 2025 State of the State Address earlier this year, Governor Abbott declared a Texas-size investment in water infrastructure an emergency item this legislative session.

“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."