Because of President Biden's "open border" policies, the crisis at our border is completely out of control: Border Patrol has encountered 5 million migrants since Mr. Biden took office, 100,000 Americans have died from fentanyl flowing across the border, 98 suspected terrorists and 12,000 criminals attempted to enter the U.S. just last year, and over 850 migrants died trying to cross — the most on record.

Last week marked 100 days of a Republican-controlled House of Representatives. In just 100 days, Republicans have safeguarded traditional American values, championed pro-growth policies, exercised our much-needed oversight authorities on the Biden White House, and worked to ensure the next generations of Americans inherit the same freedoms & opportunities we did. And, we’re just getting started!

"This new facility will be a Texas-sized investment in the future of Southeast Texas,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, celebrating Texas’ ongoing effort to increase reliable power generation at a groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Texas’ Orange County Advanced Power Station. The new 1,215 megawatt facility will create 7,000 new jobs, power more than 230,000 homes in 27 counties, and help power further economic growth.

“130,000 truancy cases in Houston means there's likely a million truancy cases in Texas. This is a Lost Generation of truant students, and it has to stop,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, after his bill creating improved school attendance guidelines passed the Senate. He noted that the Robb Elementary School shooter had 100s of unexcused absences prior to his being involuntary withdrawn from school.

For too long, the American people have suffered countless policy failures and unacceptable lack of transparency under one party Democrat rule. Over the last 100 days, House Republicans have reopened the People’s House, prioritized U.S. Energy Independence, defunded Joe Biden’s IRS army, countered the Chinese Party's influence, and finally started to hold the Biden White House accountable.

After weeks of considerable uncertainty and calendar slippage over exactly how, when and from where President Biden would launch his re-election campaign, the latest intel from Washington,, D.C. says... This week. With a video. On Tuesday. We think. That comes on top of a Rasmussen Poll showing that 31% of voters would consider voting for a 3rd-Party Candidate, with Democrats more open to the idea than Republicans or independents.

“I will never stop fighting for religious liberty in Texas," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick following the passage of Senate Bill 1396 by Sen. Mayes Middleton and Senate Bill 1515 by Sen. Phil King. “I believe that you cannot change the culture of the country until you change the culture of mankind." Both bills passed the Texas Senate along 17-12 party line vote.

Sponsoring Senators: "Coast Guard’s protection of the maritime borders of the United States led to interdicting over 330,000 pounds of cocaine, over 60,000 pounds of marijuana, and over 15,000 pounds of other narcotics; conducting over 6,300 boardings of U.S fishing vessels & interdicting approximately 100 foreign fishing incursions; and interdicting 12,500 illegal immigrants, an increase of 150% from 2021.”

"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.