October marked the highest number of migrant encounters for any October on record. These record numbers prove what Texans already know: The crisis at our border is unsustainable and pose a serious threat to our homeland. I will not be silent when it is clear the Biden administration's failed open-border policies — and Secretary Mayorkas' dereliction of duty — have created the worst border crisis I've ever seen.

Commissioner Christian sent a letter in early November encouraging the SBOE board to adopt curriculum that would include the benefits of Texas oil and natural gas production. The Texas State Board of Education voted on its Proclamation 2024 which determines the types of textbooks and materials students will use in the 2024-2025 school year. Following the SBOE’s actions, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded the outcome.

Ballots have been tallied from election day and voters have made it clear— state parks matter to the people of Texas. Proposition 14, which creates the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, passed with overwhelming support from Texas voters. The fund is made from a portion of state budget surplus and creates a dedicated funding stream for acquiring and developing state parks.

“When I was a senator, it was hard building support to increase the Homestead Exemption. I had allies as a Senator, but not enough to move the needle. When I became Lt. Governor in 2015 – and Sen. Bettencourt took my spot – our army in the Texas Senate quickly grew. We've made good progress since then, but never before did we have the budget surplus funds we did this year," said Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. “What's next? I'm never getting off the bus for lower property taxes.”

"I have long said that educating our children is the most important thing we do," said Texas Land Commissioner & Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Corp. Board Member Dawn Buckingham earlier today, highlighting that with over $55 billion, the PSF is essential to supporting public education in the Lone Star State. It is the largest fund of its kind in the nation, and the corporation's board has just named Bob Borden as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Lone Star State’s civilian labor force reached a new record high of 15,162,100 – after growing by 20,900 people over the month in October. This marked the 10th consecutive monthly increase, and included the addition of 21,100 Texans employed over the month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. “The Texas economy continues to grow, and there are nearly 480,000 job listings for individuals with the right skills,” said Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel.

"We implore you to reverse course and recommit to a strong campaign of diplomatic and economic pressure to hasten transition to a democratic government in Venezuela. Failure to do so only benefits the Maduro regime, and its strategic partners China, Russia, and Iran," said Sens. Ted Cruz & Jim Risch (R-ID,) who along with six other Senate Republicans called on President Biden to reverse his easing of economic pressures ahead of Venezuelan elections in 2024.

On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Cong. Henry Cuellar announced over $1.2 billion in federal funding for South Texas. The landmark law is providing critical funding for South Texas' roads, broadband, water systems, airports, and legacy pollution cleanup. As the projects improve the area's quality of life and create good-paying jobs, "I'll continue to fight to improve our infrastructure,” said the Congressman.

On Thursday, Nov. 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the Texas General Land Office (GLO) will field public comments at a virtual public hearing for the State of Texas 2021 Winter Storms Action Plan for $43,632,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds.  The funds were allocated to Texas by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for disaster recovery for areas affected by the 2021 Winter Storms from Feb. 11-21, 2021.

"The United States – led by Texas – is the world’s number one producer of Oil & Natural Gas, and that standing directly contributes to stability in an increasingly volatile world where energy security is a necessity, not a luxury,” said Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples, opening TXOGA's "Lone Star Energy Forum" to help showcase Texas' global energy leadership. Determining how, and if our nation's energy industry can continue to deliver for America and its allies is a concern.

It's been one month now since Hamas terrorists carried out brutal, horrific attacks on our ally Israel, killing more than 1,400 men, women, and even children. In addition, these terrorists have taken more than 240 people — including American citizens & children — hostage. As the son of a WWII B-17 bombardier, I'm eternally grateful for the sacrifice of so many brave men and women who — like my father — answered the call to serve. I won't rest until these innocent civilians are safely returned home.

Mr. Nielson is a Professor of Law at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, specializing in administrative law, civil procedure, antitrust, and the federal courts. One of the nation’s foremost experts on the Administrative Procedure Act, he recently served as Chair of the Administration and Management Committee of the Administrative Conference of the United States

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $15,000 reward, in conjunction with Brazoria County Crime Stoppers, for information leading to the arrest and capture of Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) top 10 fugitives involved in a shooting that killed one child and injured four others, including another child, at Cole’s Flea Market in Pearland, Texas yesterday evening.

“I congratulate Commissioner Esparza on his appointment, and welcome him to the Texas Workforce Commission,” said Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel, as the TWC welcomed Joe Esparza following his swearing-in ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Esparza as the Workforce’s new Commissioner Representing Employers, where he will serve almost 650,000 Texas Employers – that support more than 14 million jobs for Texans.

"The decision by unelected government bureaucrats to investigate elected Congressional Representatives & Congressional Staff trying to hold them accountable is a true attack on our democracy. This extensive effort to use Grand Gury Subpoenas – and perhaps other means – to gather the personal communications records is absolutely unacceptable," said Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee & Chuck Grassley, confronting Attorney General Merrick Garland for surveilling the personal advising the Congressional Oversight Committees.

As we've just celebrated Veterans Day, I'm compelled to express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering dedication and sacrifice our military heroes and their families make in service to our nation. The day is not just a date on the calendar; it's a moment for our nation to come together and recognize the incredible contributions of veterans. Also of concern to our nation, this past week marked one month since the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists. Israel is abiding by the Law of Armed Conflict – Hamas is repeatedly violating it.

"This bill prohibits private employers from requiring employees to get a COVID vaccination – and employers that violate the law are subject to a $50,000 fine as well as a lawsuit and injunctive relief from the Texas AG," said Gov. Greg Abbott, signing into law the bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers that passed during the 3rd Special Legislative Session. The new law protects the personal healthcare choices and livelihoods of Texans, and their conditions of employment.

“Yesterday in my district, two innocent Americans were killed in a car crash during a high-speed chase involving a human smuggler. This is not the first time in District 23 that American bystanders have been casualties of this Border Crisis. I serve the largest Border District in Congress, and we’re sick of Mr. Biden’s refusal to crack down on border security."

While Texas has seen some relief from drought conditions, abnormally low relative humidity and wildfires this fall, extreme wildfire conditions have increased and are expanding across the Southeastern United States. This year, southeastern states have seen more than 21,600 wildfires that have burned over half a million acres.

"Last week, our new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, immediately hit the ground running. He brought to the floor a resolution condemning the Hamas terror attack and supporting Israel. The House also passed a supplemental appropriations bill to provide support for Israel’s military. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is horrible, and I stand with our ally, Israel, the only true democracy in the region."