"We must put parents front and center as it concerns the future of education in Texas," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, advocating for expanded school choice options for all Texas students and defending a parents’ right to be in charge of their child’s education. “When it comes to educating your child, there's a six-word sentence that is paramount: Mom and dad are in charge,” said Abbott.

"The Students Congressional Advisory Council was established to mentor and inspire the next generation of American leaders," said Cong. Brian Babin, announcing the creation of his Students Congressional Advisory Council. “My goal is to inspire our youth by highlighting the many industries within the 36th District of Texas that provide jobs and are instrumental to our local & state economies."

“Texans have been reminded far too often that evil exists, and that we live in a broken world. SB 11 is a top priority of mine – and of all 31 Senators – because it represents a blueprint for our schools to use to harden their facilities moving forward," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick after the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 11 – the "Keeping Our Schools Safe & Secure Act" by Senator Robert Nichols.

Most national media outlets refuse to report the fact that 94% of Mass Public Shootings occur in places where civilians are banned from having guns. Twenty states already allow teachers to carry concealed handguns. In Utah & New Hampshire, any teacher with a concealed handgun permit can carry. In other states, its up to School Boards or Superintendents to decide – and there've been no "mass shootings" under that policy.

After her parents learned their daughter had spoken with a teacher about depression and possible same-sex attraction, they emailed teachers requesting that no one have private discussions with her about the matter while they sought professional help. Ignoring that directive, a school counselor met privately with the student, and even went a step further by instructing school staff to conceal the girl's new name and pronouns from her parents.

Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement in support of CSSB 2012, related to the electricty market and performance penalties, which will be heard today in the House State Affairs Committee:

“Voters should have confidence in their elections, and when they see Harris County Elections Administrators botch election after election, that confidence is shaken. The Nation’s 3rd largest County cannot have 3rd World elections anymore!" said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt while passing his Senate Bill 1750 to restore voter trust, accountability and transparency in Harris County (and Houston) Elections.

The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government the power to tax people’s income. It doesn’t give the government the power to tax what might be income in the future. But Joe Biden ignores the Constitution – often. Now, he even wants tax capital gains for wealthy people who don't sell their assets and get a gain. He would call it income... even though it’s not.

“I'm more determined than ever to bring the IRS to heel. Americans have had enough of the Democrat's double-whammy of manipulative power politics and burdensome smothering of opportunity. We should stop weaponization of the tax code, abolish the IRS, and start over. We should reform the income tax code, make it simple and fair – simple enough to fit on a postcard," said Sen. Cruz on tax filing day.

Governor Greg Abbott honored the brave men & women serving as sheriffs along the southern border in McAllen earlier this week, and during his remarks thanked the Border Sheriffs for their many contributions to Texans’ public safety – including stepping into Joe Biden’s absence to protect the nation from a record number of deadly drugs like fentanyl, lethal weapons, and illegal immigrants flooding across the border.

I am outraged by the White House's dishonesty when it comes to the financial burden they’re placing on hardworking American families. Behind closed doors, they're planning to deploy an army of 87,000 new IRS Agents to extract every last cent they can from each & every American – regardless of your income level. Far-left ideologues control the White House, and seem determined to destroy our country’s once-thriving economy.

“This unlawful policy change will endanger vulnerable Texans’ access to health care and handicap local providers’ ability to serve our citizens in every community across the state," said Attorney General Ken Paxton, filing suit against both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services to challenge a Federal Bulletin jeopardizing nearly five million citizens they serve.

Early last week, Amarillo-based U.S. Dist. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk delivered a landmark ruling halting the approval of Mifepristone, a dangerous chemical abortion drug that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and deregulated – despite known safety risks to women, in addition to killing the unborn baby. His decision was immediately appealed, so I want to provide an update.

Our business today is to consider two bills. The first I’ll discuss is H.R. 734, the 'Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act of 2023.' Our second measure , H.J. Res. 42, would disapprove of the 'Comprehensive Policing & Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022,' another radical piece of legislation that will make it harder for the District of Columbia to recruit and retain police officers at a time when crime is skyrocketing.

"The Texas Senate has allocated over $4 billion in its base budget to continue 'Operation Lone Star,' but more must be done to secure our border and keep Texans safe. Senator Birdwell's bill creates a new state crime for entering Texas illegally, and will allow Texas to take matters into our own hands. This makes it abundantly clear – to all who enter illegally, Texas is serious about enforcing our border."

"This session, we will pass this school choice program while at the same time provide more funding than ever before for public education,” said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Parent Empowerment Night in San Antonio, championing his support while highlighting other state's successes from implementing such efforts. Abbott also discussed how public schools will remain fully funded in Texas as school choice expands.

“You only have to see that Harris County filed suit in Travis County to BLOCK the release of the November 8th Election Records that the Texas Attorney General ordered released to see why we need SB 1039 passed by the Texas House too!" said Senator Paul Bettencourt. "These dramatically increased penalties are a direct result of Harris County Elections Officials flagrantly flouting the law, refusing to tell the public what truly happened.”

With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texans that they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. this Saturday and ends at midnight Monday, April 24th. "Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Take the time now to get prepared,” Hegar says. Here's a list of some of the items that are covered.

“Main Street America is signaling inflation is still their top concern, and with rising interest rates and an increasingly uncertain credit environment they see no relief in sight," said Texas Cong. Roger Williams – who serves as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee – following the release of the latest inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report. The index for shelter was by far the largest contributor to the increase.

For decades, Texas has been the envy of virtually every other state because of our phenomenal job growth and friendly economic policies that make our economy the unparalleled example of success. That's why Texas just won Site Selection Magazine's "Governor’s Cup" for an 11th straight year – but Texas has recently been disarmed in the battle between states for jobs, and that needs to change.