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Gov. Abbott Urges Texans to Tackle School Choice at 'Parents Matter Tailgate' in San Antonio

Before performing the coin toss at the Harmony School of Innovation – Sugar Land vs Cornerstone Christian Academy football game, Gov. Greg Abbott called on Texans to get in the game and contact their legislators to pass school choice.

10.30.2023
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MOORE: Wyoming Running Out of Energy?

Wyoming has traditionally had the lowest energy costs of any state in America. It used to get more than 95% of its energy from Coal & Gas, but now that’s down to 70% thanks to mandates that the utilities purchase more of their power from windmills. Because wind power is so inefficient and costly, costs there are rising dramatically.

10.30.2023
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Speaker Mike Johnson is The Right Leader

Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), for Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson is a strong conservative who believes in the Constitution. I look forward to working closely with him to secure the border, stand by Israel, hold the Biden administration accountable, and get America's fiscal house in order. There's a lot of work to be done, but I'm confident Speaker Johnson is the right leader at the right time.

10.30.2023
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Babin Supports Mike Johnson for House Speaker

“Democracy can certainly be messy, but I never doubted for a second that we would come together as a conference to elect a true conservative as Speaker. Today, I was incredibly proud to have supported my good friend and Louisiana neighbor, Congressman Mike Johnson, for Speaker of the House.”

10.26.2023
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Massachusetts Cuts—and Complicates—Taxes

Earlier this month, Massachusetts Democratic governor Maura Healey touted the tax cuts she signed into law, stating in a press release: “$1 billion in tax cuts includes savings for seniors, businesses, renters, and the most generous Child and Family Tax Credit in the country.”

10.26.2023
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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Send Letter Confronting The Biden Administration’s Weaponization of the Endangered Species Act in Texas

​​​​​​​The Biden administration has prioritized the well-being of blind catfish over the needs of people in San Antonio and south-central Texas for clean drinking water. If the Department of the Interior deems a species endangered, then it grants unelected federal bureaucrats power over Texans’ land even though scientists have never directly observed either species in their natural subterranean habitat.

10.26.2023
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Slams Anti-Semitism in Republican, Conservative Groups 

“There are Democrats in D.C. who're openly supporting the Hamas terrorists. Let me put this as clearly as I can — if you are anti-Semitic, if you admire Hitler and don’t believe the Holocaust happened, if you hate Jews you are NOT a Republican and you are not welcome in our party. Every Republican group in the state, including our State Party... Those who are anti-Semitic are not welcome in our party."

10.25.2023
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: Cruz’s Effort to Curb Social Media in Classrooms a “Smart Bill Addressing Growing Problem for Kids”

Sen. Ted Cruz doesn’t think kids should have unfettered access to social media apps while in school. He’s proposed legislation, “The Eyes on the Board Act,” which would limit children’s access to the sites by requiring schools that receive federal broadband funding to cut off access on networks and devices they subsidize.

10.25.2023
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Gov. Abbott: TEA Will Bolster Texas Education on Israeli Conflict for Texas Students

​​​​​​​“These additional resources will supplement the current approach to teaching World Studies in Texas schools by providing students with an elevated understanding of the current conflict in Israel through informed classroom discussions, and in-depth learning experiences," said Gov. Greg Abbott, assuring parents that students will have a thorough understanding of the current acts of violence in Israel.

10.25.2023
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Over $13 Million for Border Security in TX-23

South Texas ​​​​​​​Cong. Gonzales has been a fierce advocate for increased Operation Stonegarden funding, and helped secure a total of $90 million for the program in Fiscal Year 2023. Nearly one-third of Operation Stonegarden funds allocated to the state of Texas went to TX-23, which received more than any other Congressional District in the nation.

10.25.2023
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Upstream Texas Oil & Gas Sector Adds Another 1,700 Jobs During September

“Three years ago in September 2020, upstream oil and natural gas employment hit rock bottom because of COVID, but now due to ingenuity, innovation and commitment to energy security, the industry's generated nearly 54,000 jobs in Texas,” said Texas Oil & Gas Association president Todd Staples, after the newest numbers were released. Oil and natural gas jobs pay among the highest wages in Texas.

10.25.2023
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McCAUL: America Must Show Leadership in the Face of Terrorism

We are now witnessing the second week of one of the darkest times in Israel's history. Hamas' unprovoked and heinous terrorist attack against Israel has resulted in an unprecedented amount of death & destruction. This is Israel's 9/11 and America cannot sit idly by. As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I'm demanding action.

10.23.2023
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CONG. PFLUGER: Republicans Must Unite, Stand Up Against the Biden White House

Today we find ourselves in a moment of great challenge surrounding the election for Speaker of the House. It's important for us to remember that we are all part of something much greater than our individual differences. Our Commitment to America is not about a Speaker, it is about the American People and a future built on freedom. The very first priority is Border Security.

10.23.2023
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Texas Breaks Total Jobs Record for 2 Years Straight

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas breaking all previous records for total jobs for two years straight following the release of September employment data. The state also again surpassed all previous records for the total number of Texans working – and the total size of the Texas Labor Force – leading the nation for jobs added over the month and over the last 12 months.

10.23.2023
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ICYMI: Sen. Cruz’s Bill to Curb Social Media Use in Public Schools Earns Dallas Morning News Support

The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board voiced its support for Sen. Ted Cruz’s recently introduced legislation to curb social media use in elementary and secondary schools. The Dallas paper endorsed Cruz’s Eyes on the Board Act as “the right policy at the right time,” highlighting growing evidence linking social media and screen addiction with declining mental health in teens.

10.23.2023
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Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count, number of people employed, and number of people in the civilian labor force. Total nonfarm employment increased by 61,400 positions over the month to reach a 24th consecutive series-high level with 14,049,400 jobs and a 31st consecutive month of growth.

10.20.2023
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Sen. Cruz, Commerce Committee Colleagues Want Big Tech To Preserve Documentary History of Hamas’s Atrocities

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Republican Members led by Ranking Member Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to companies X, Meta, TikTok, and Google seeking information on their content moderation policies during the Israel-Hamas war, and asking the companies to commit to fully preserving a documentary history of Hamas’s atrocities.

10.20.2023
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Governor Abbott Encourages Texas Students to Participate in Cybersecurity Training

Governor Greg Abbott encourages Texas high school and college students to participate in CyberStart America (CSA) and Cyber FastTrack (CFT), innovative, online cybersecurity talent search and competition programs sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation that award over $20 million in scholarships to high-performing students.

10.20.2023
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Landry’s Red Wave to Victory for Governor Also Carries GOP Women Toward Statewide Office

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s stunning win in the governor’s race Saturday overwhelmed most other election news, but a few notable trends also emerged. -- Landry was not the only person with a surprising election victory this weekend.  -- A handful of ultraconservative Louisiana Senate candidates also won their races outright and avoided November runoff elections.

10.20.2023
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Cong. Gonzales, Sen. Rubio Call on Biden to Revoke Visas of Hamas Sympathizers

"It’s against the law to allow supporters of terrorism or terrorist groups into our country – it’s time for President Biden to enforce the laws,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales. “It's a blessing to live in America, and any individual promoting Hamas should have that privilege revoked – Republicans are united in calling on President Biden to enforce current law and revoke the visas of any foreign national who supports Hamas,” said Sen. Marco Rubio.

10.19.2023
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