U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Deporting Fraudsters Act, which would make defrauding the United States or unlawfully obtaining public benefits as grounds for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In 2023, 48% of households headed by illegal immigrants received food-related welfare benefits. 17% of illegal immigrant households use SNAP.

“Texas leads the nation in Chemical Production & Exports. This $150 million investment by Formosa Plastics will grow good-paying jobs for Texans, expand economic opportunity in Jackson County, and with easy access to Domestic & Global Markets, further our state’s manufacturing leadership,” said Gov. Abbott, who along with local State Sen. Joan Huffman announced the news.

Registration is now open for the Harmony Eagles VEX IQ Elementary Robotics Competition, part of the 2025–2026 VEX IQ Robotics “Mix & Match” season. The event will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Harmony Science Academy–Cedar Park, located at 12200 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78726. Students will design, build, and program robots to complete tasks and earn points in a friendly, competitive environment.

House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) at the end of September to keep the government funded at Biden-era levels, exactly what Democrats have previously supported. But Senate Democrats have since blocked it a total of 14 times, holding our nation hostage to push their far-left agenda. Their $1.5 trillion list of demands include free healthcare for illegal aliens and billions of wasteful spending overseas, all while American families struggle to put food on the table.

Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million registered businesses — a record high that marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing economic growth.  As of November 2025, Texas has over 3 million registered business entities, which is more than double the number entities registered a decade ago — just over 1.4 million in 2015. 

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the release of the State of Texas Annual Cash Report, an overview of state revenues, expenditures and cash balances for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2025. The report offers a comprehensive look at the state’s financial condition and a review of the Texas economy. The report shows the state's Consolidated General Revenue Fund ended fiscal 2025 with a cash balance of $41.4 billion, an increase of $4.0 billion, or 10.8 percent, from fiscal 2024.

Over one month of the government shutdown. I remain ready to work with my Democrat colleagues on getting the government back open. However, Democrats are set on making the temporary COVID Obamacare premium tax credits permanent at an enormous cost to taxpayers. According to the Congressional Budget Office, doing so would increase the federal deficit by $350 billion over ten years, plus another $60 billion in interest costs, bringing total new spending to nearly $500 billion.

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named America’s Top Business Climate for the third year in a row by Site Selection magazine. Driving Texas’ top ranking is a powerful combination of factors: the number of job-creating corporate relocation and expansion projects, a pro-growth mindset and environment where enterprise can flourish, investments in workforce development and infrastructure, access to technology and tech talent, and a predictable regulatory landscape.

The key to Mamdani's victory was twofold: First, Cuomo was a nincompoop governor who locked down the state's entire economy during Covid and ordered infected patients into nursing homes - a fatal decision which killed scores of elderly residents.  Second, Mamdani focused his entire campaign on "lowering the cost of living for working class New Yorkers." Too many voters accepted his ideas for government-owned grocery stores and free buses even though they were half-baked and unrealistic - as even the New York Times warned.

Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced the release of the 2026 edition of GO TEXAN magazine, produced in collaboration with Farm Flavor Media.Inside, readers will find everything from down-home ranching and farm stories, to agritourism, agribusiness trends, and even delicious recipes for comforting home-cooked meals. Whether you’re planning a weekend on the trail or just curious where your food comes from, this guide is your one-stop for all things Texas agriculture.

Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock) today celebrated the passage of Proposition 4, marking a once-in-a-generation victory for Texas water security and the culmination of decades of work to ensure the state’s most essential resource is protected for generations to come. Approved overwhelmingly by Texas voters, Proposition 4 dedicates $1 billion per year for 20 years—a total of $20 billion—from existing state sales tax revenue to secure the state’s water future. It is a generational investment without raising taxes.

Gov. Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor’s Office of Public Safety Office is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis, wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a Jacksonville police officer and K-9. Warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Dept. for Dennis’ arrest for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant, ​​​while Texas DPS has added Dennis to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s announcement to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Sen. Cruz introduced legislation in the Senate to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and impose sanctions on Nigerian officials who facilitate Islamist jihadist violence and enforce blasphemy laws.

"My office has received reports of illegal aliens registering their vehicles in Texas. Today, I'm demanding the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles take immediate action to stop this! The Texas government should be a force multiplier of President Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration – not enabling or incentivizing it. It is past time the Texas government starts acting like we are in a battle for the future of western civilization, because we are. F

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Rangers to open an investigation into the City of Elgin for potential violations of state law. At the direction of the Governor, the Texas Rangers will begin an investigation into the City of Elgin's budgeting processes and financial practices for any violations of state law. Once the investigation is completed, any charges will be brought to the appropriate prosecutorial authorities for further action. 

This past week, President Trump returned to the world stage to remind our allies and adversaries what strong American leadership looks like. From Malaysia and Japan to South Korea and China, he advanced America’s interests — brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia, securing new trade and mineral deals that reduce our dependence on China, and expanding market access for U.S. agriculture and industry.

“This deal is a massive win for America’s farmers and ranchers. China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, which means Texas soybean growers and producers across the country can rest easier knowing their product will find a strong and stable market. I would like to thank President Trump for supporting American farmers in these negotiations and ensuring a more prosperous future for agriculture by striking these deals and standing firm."

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the fifth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 1,350 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Ward County. Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Basin Ranch will build the plant, which is expected to begin generating power for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region in 2029. Once connected, the CPV project will become one of the largest sources of dispatchable generation capacity for the ERCOT grid.

The task force’s duties include reviewing product theft laws and regulations in other U.S. jurisdictions as well as international laws; analyzing the impact of theft on state tax collections and long-term economic impacts; making recommendations on law enforcement training to combat petroleum product theft and preparing a report to submit to the Governor and the Legislature.

The Math Carousel features both individual and team rounds designed to encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and a love of learning. Schools may register one team of four fifth-grade students. Each team must have a teacher or sponsor, and individual competitors must have a designated adult present. Registration is free through Jan. 16, 2026, or until 20 team spots are filled. There is an unlimited number of individual competitor spaces available.