Governor Abbott noted his declaration in the State of the State address that it is time for Texas to lead the nuclear renaissance. Governor Abbott highlighted that in June he signed House Bill 14 into law, which established the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) and created a $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund to incentivize the development of the nuclear energy industry in Texas.

It’s extremely disappointing that we are now on day 20, in week three of the Democrats’ reckless and entirely preventable Government Shutdown. Senate Democrats have voted 10 separate times to keep the government closed — making it clear they’d rather put politics ahead of the American people. But on a positive note, oil prices have dropped to their lowest level since early 2021, and gas prices in Texas are well below $3.00 a gallon.

Late last week, on the 17th day of the Government Shutdown, Senate Democrats voted "no" for a 10th time on a clean, non-partisan bill to re-open the government. They own this shutdown — and the pain it's causing. Shutdowns are bad for the American people — that's why I've never voted for one. Senator Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer even went so far as to say last week, "Every day gets better for us."

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) invites employers to apply for the Employer Child Care Solutions (ECCS) initiative. The ECCS initiative offers technical assistance to help businesses meet the child care needs of their employees. Technical assistance through ECCS does not include funding child care financial assistance (subsidies).  In addition, the employer will not receive any funding through this initiative.

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025. The bill requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a study analyzing the costs, benefits, and risks of recycling the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, especially as compared to interim storage solutions. Sen. Cruz first introduced this legislation in 2024 during the 118th Congress.

Today marks Day 17 of the Government Shutdown. The Senate still has not passed the House-passed Continuing Resolution, which would reopen the government at previously approved funding levels. I was in Washington this week to advocate for fixing, not fighting. Democrats chose to continue to blocking paychecks & Federal Programs. Each week the shutdown costs our economy an estimated $15 billion in GDP.

“This investment will further grow our power supply, and keep prices affordable for homes & businesses in North Texas. We will ensure continued reliability for all Texans as we add more power and fortify the state grid,” said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, announcing the fourth "Texas Energy Fund" (TxEF) loan agreement for a 460 megawatt natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas.

The bad news is that because of anti-mining restrictions that date back to the Clinton era, the U.S. is now needlessly reliant on a Chinese monopoly of critical minerals which they are exploiting to threaten the U.S. with an embargo of metals needed for technology, manufacturing, microchips, etc. The good news is, no nation on earth has more Rare Earth Minerals than we do – and they're valued AT more than $12 trillion.

Before each regular legislative session, the Comptroller's office issues a Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) that estimates how much revenue will be available for spending in the state's next two-year budget cycle. After the session — and this year after two special sessions — the agency releases the CRE to provide the detailed basis by which the Comptroller certified the budget and any other bills making appropriations. 

"Every day gets better for us," said Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer last week, as he continues to lead Democrats against voting for the same non-partisan funding bill that Democrats voted for 13 times under President Biden. They could vote to reopen the government at any moment, but instead ignore Americans' pain – supposedly for their own political gain. Almost a month ago, on September 19th, the House passed its own non-partisan bill.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today announced the Senate and House General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events. Created by Senate Resolution 2 and House Resolution 177 during the 2nd Special Session, these committees will meet jointly. Upon announcement, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows named Committee Members, and gave instructions.

Democrats shut down the government for one thing: their pandemic-era Obamacare handouts. These so-called “temporary” subsidies – created for a COVID emergency that ended years ago – now come with a 10-year, $450 BILLION price tag. But here’s the kicker: these taxpayer-funded subsidies aren’t just for struggling families, they're going to households making up to $500,000 Annually.

The Governor was joined at the annual walk by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz-Jones, "Soles Walking 4 Souls" Directors Kathy Drago and Christina Villagrana, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, San Antonio Police Department Chief of Police William McManus, KSAT-TV News Anchor Courtney Friedman, and other fentanyl poisoning awareness advocates.

We are now in the second full week of the Democrats' reckless Government Shutdown. Senate Democrats have voted seven times to keep the government closed, all to appease their radical-left base. If their theatrics continue, American Service Members, Border Patrol Agents and 1,000s of others will not receive a paycheck. Democrats are putting their own woke political interests ahead of the American people.

The government shutdown has continued since October 1st. Democrats are cynically and destructively voting to prolong the shutdown, insisting that American Taxpayers spend hundreds of billions of dollars to pay for healthcare for Illegal Immigrants. It's way past time we put our troops and Americans first, not illegals. Our offices in Addison (Texas) and Washington, D.C. will continue to remain open and available to help you. 

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with other organizations, will host the 2025 White Cane Day celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. This event is held to educate the world about blindness and how the blind and visually impaired can live and work independently while giving back to their communities. TWC also participates in the White Cane Day March which starts at 9 a.m. at various locations.

The Wall Street Journal is calling it the real-life Emerald City. Bellevue, Washington may be the fastest growing city in a Blue State – and if trends continue, it may be home to more tech jobs than neighboring Seattle.  When Seattle & Portland went woke, Bellevue went smart – and like a magnet, pulled jobs out of both cities at a breathtaking pace. What was once a cow town 50 years ago, is now a thriving metropolis.

“Since October 7th, our Israeli allies have fought with incredible bravery and commitment to destroy Iran's genocidal terror groups and infrastructure across the Middle East, which threaten their existence and our own national security. President Trump provided Israel with unprecedented support in their campaign, and in recent weeks he established the contours of a peace plan that will now — thankfully — bring an end to the war and the release of the hostages Hamas seized."

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Chairman of the Republican Congressional Hispanic Conference, has initiated and led a letter to the U.S. Department of Education requesting that the agency reverse a decision to cease $350 million in grant funding for Hispanic Serving-Institutions (HSIs) that encompass colleges and universities with at least a 25% enrollment rate of Hispanic students. 

“With a second case nearing the Texas-Mexico border, time is of the essence. The time is now for our state and federal partners to get on board with the deployment of pesticide bait. When utilized right, alongside TDA Swormlure, this is a proven method for eradication. This isn’t just a livestock issue, it’s about protecting Texas jobs, rural communities, and our agricultural lifeblood."