During the meeting, Ambassador Moreno Bau offered support to Texans following the catastrophic flooding that occurred over July 4th holiday weekend, recalling a similar tragedy which occurred a year ago in Valencia. The Ambassador also underscored Spain's strong economic footprint in Texas, noting that Spain has over 100 active investment projects in the state across key industries like energy production, infrastructure, and steel manufacturing.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced a bold step forward in the battle against the reemergence of the New World Screwworm (NWS) near the United States. Working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is spearheading efforts to reintroduce an improved pest control method to our international Screwworm response: Swormlure Bait.

Colonias are predominantly rural, Hispanic communities located along the U.S.-Mexico border, characterized by substandard housing, inadequate access to potable water and wastewater infrastructure, and high poverty rates. Colonias located within metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with populations exceeding 1,000,000 are excluded from eligibility for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Colonia Set-Aside Program—even if they continue to face the severe infrastructure deficiencies characteristic of colonias.

Along with FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is supporting the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in helping residents apply for federal disaster assistance. Our office is working hand-in-hand with officials at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents with federal agencies. If you need to replace important documents such as Social Security Cards, Birth Certificates, Passports, etc., please contact my office for assistance.

Last week, my House Colleagues and I passed the Defense Appropriations bill to: Support our Servicemembers, Strengthen National Security, and Fulfill President Trump’s Mandate of restoring American Military Superiority. After four years of President Biden’s weak leadership that fueled global chaos, President Trump has swiftly reassert the U.S. Military as the front runner on the global stage and restore peace through strength. 

Last week, House Republicans took action to rein in Washington’s reckless spending by passing a major "rescissions package" that eliminated over $9 billion in wasteful programs flagged by President Trump & the Dept. of Government Efficiency. House Republicans are digging into the bloated bureaucracy, ending Democrat's ridiculous woke projects, and eliminating spending that insults our intelligence & values.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awards totaling more than $3.8 million to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help train students for specialized jobs. Through these grants, Dallas College will provide customized training to over 1,900 new and current workers at local businesses in high-demand occupations, including construction, manufacturing, engineering, and more.

Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 8 and Senate Bill 36 to boost Texas’ coordinated border security efforts with the federal government and establish the Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety at the Sheriff’s Association of Texas 147th Annual Training. The Governor participated in a fireside chat with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan to discuss the successful collaboration between Texas and the federal government to secure the border.

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX-36) released the following statements after their Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the President’s desk. This bill would codify President Trump’s Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houston, Texas, to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Refuge.

Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing and held a press conference at Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School on Texas' continued response to severe flooding impacting Central Texas. Prior to the briefing and press conference, the Governor toured damage at Sandy Creek Bridge and meet with local first responders to thank them for their service. As other parts of the state are expecting severe weather throughout this week, the Governor encouraged Texans to monitor the weather, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials.

Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the senators who will serve on the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. The first hearing will take place at the Capitol in Austin on July 23. The second hearing will take place the following week in Kerrville on July 31, to give residents an opportunity to have their voices heard.

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in Kerrville, Texas, to support flood relief efforts. Together, President Trump, the First Lady, Congressman Gonzales, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, HUD Secretary Scott Turner, U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation received a briefing on emergency response measures underway in Texas.

A review of damage assessments in Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties shows they exceed federal criteria for disaster assistance and may be eligible for federal programs, which provide financial assistance to assist with qualifying disaster-related expenses. Texans can apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Additional counties may be added as additional damage assessments are completed in impacted communities.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker House Dustin Burrows issued the following statements today highlighting the close collaboration between the House and Senate on legislation to address concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice over Texas congressional districts. In advance of the upcoming special session beginning on July 21, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Burrows have pledged that House and Senate committees are aligned in their focus to ensure redistricting plans remain in compliance with the U.S. Constitution.

As your Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I’ve witnessed the strength of our agricultural community through countless challenges, but the recent floods in Central Texas have dealt a devastating blow. Farms and ranches have been submerged, fences destroyed, and livelihoods upended. Our farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners need our help to recover, and I’m calling on you to support the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund, a trusted program dedicated to aiding those hit hardest by this disaster.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the July 4th attack on a U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas during which an Alvarado Police Officer was shot and wounded.

On Monday, July 14, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) will launch the “Texas Business Minute” – a daily 55-second, non-partisan news segment available to all Texas media outlets. Available in both audio and video formats, this ready-to-air clip will be delivered free of charge to local Radio and TV outlets across the state. The Association’s purpose is to champion the best business climate in the world, unleashing the power of free enterprise to enhance lives for generations.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows created the Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, which will meet jointly. The first hearing will take place at the Capitol on July 23. The second hearing will take place the following week in Kerrville to give residents an opportunity to have their voices heard. The date of that hearing will be announced soon. The Lt. Governor and the Speaker will each appoint 9 members to their chambers’ select committee.

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff to honor those who lost their lives due to the devastating floods that impacted Texas over the July 4th holiday weekend. Flags should be returned to full staff at sunrise on Monday, July 14, 2025. The Governor urges everyone to continue to pray for the lives lost, for those still missing, for the recovery of these communities, and for the first responders.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today that the agency will begin accepting applications for more than $3.8 billion in available funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP). Administered by the Comptroller’s Broadband Development Office (BDO), the BEAD and TMAP Programs combine federal and state dollars to support broadband infrastructure projects in eligible areas.