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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Carey Work to Overturn Biden IRS Rule Sending Cryptocurrency Innovation Overseas

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Mike Carey introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Internal Revenue Service’s "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales" rule. That rule defined decentralized financial (DeFi) participants as “brokers," and would undermine America’s digital asset industry by forcing DeFi participants to comply with burdensome information reporting requirements.

01.24.2025
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A.G. Pax­ton Secures $7.4 Bil­lion Set­tle­ment in Opi­oid Epidemic

​​​​​​​“While nothing can restore the damage done, this settlement helps provide Texans with valuable resources to prevent more opioid abuse, and it was an honor to help lead these negotiations. I will never stop ensuring that justice is secured for those affected,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, announcing that a bipartisan coalition has reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the pharmaceutical industry — the nation’s largest settlement to date.

01.24.2025
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CONG. GONZALES: It's a New Day in America & President Trump Has Hit the Ground Running!

In one of his most significant orders and actions, President Trump immediately announced he is ready to designate drug gangs and cartels for what they are: Terrorists! I’ve been fighting for this since my first day in Congress by introducing the "Security First Act," which would require the Sect. of State to consider designating Mexican Drug Cartels and TdA as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

01.23.2025
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Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature

TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer earlier today, announcing that its board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB, the Texas State Chamber,) had formally approved the organization’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities. These priorities will serve as a guide for policymakers in Austin to invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth and protect the pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has built the best business environment in the nation and the 8th largest economy in the world.

01.23.2025
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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Hern Introduce School Choice Legislation Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.-01) introduced the Student Empowerment Act today to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. Sen. Cruz was joined by Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Curtis (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in introducing the legislation. Rep. Hern introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

01.23.2025
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces $700 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure Projects

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today awards totaling $701.9 million for the second round of the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas Program (BOOT II), aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing broadband access for unserved and underserved communities across the state. This initiative was established to connect more than 95,000 unserved locations to high-speed, reliable internet.

01.23.2025
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the State Budget Filed in the Texas Senate

“Today, Senate Finance Chair Joan Huffman filed SB 1, the Texas Senate’s introduced state budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. My budget team and I have worked alongside Chair Huffman and the Senate Finance Committee to ensure the Senate’s state budget reflects the conservative priorities of Texans. I thank Chair Huffman for her tireless work over the interim to produce this budget. She has been a great partner throughout this process, which began in late August."

01.22.2025
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Railroad Commissioner Christian: “President Trump will Restore America to an Energy Dominant Nation”

“On day one, President Trump prioritized actions to undo some of the harmful, radical policies from the last administration and set America on a course toward energy independence. His executive orders will grow U.S. fossil fuel production by incentivizing new investments and unleashing new areas of production, which will lead to more energy, cheaper costs and a more secure nation."

01.22.2025
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Rep. Brian Harrison asks Governor for Emergency Items

Rep. Brian Harrison sent the attached letter to the Governor asking that he designates a list of items as “emergency items” so the Legislature can get to work immediately on them. While there are many items that deserve the Legislature’s attention this session, I am respectfully asking that you include the following in your “emergency items” list so that we can immediately get to work to make Texas the limited government, low tax, low regulation, bastion of liberty Texans deserve.

01.22.2025
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Cong. Tony Gonzales' 1st Bill of 2025 Designates Cartels as Foreign Terrorists, Strengthens Border Law Enforcement

"The criminals who exploit our open borders are not going to go quietly into the night; we have to get ahead of them and strike while the iron is hot," said South Texas Cong. Tony Gonzales, announcing the introduction of his first bill of the 119th Congress – "The Security First Act" intended to specifically address and go after the root causes of the Biden Border Crisis. “It’s plain and simple – bad policies embolden cartels and put innocent Americans in harm’s way," said Gonzales.

01.21.2025
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces 2025 Texas Senate Committee Appointments

“I’m proud to serve as President of the Texas Senate and work with such talented and hard-working leaders, each in their own right. Throughout the interim, your senators have worked tirelessly to study the issues and prepare for this legislative session. With these committee appointments, the Texas Senate is hitting the ground running, ready to do the work the voters sent us to do.”

01.21.2025
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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Arrington Introduce Bill to Repeal Last-Minute Biden Offshore Drilling Ban

"In the final hours of his presidency, President Biden finished off four years of self-inflicted disasters by continuing his all-out assault on U.S. Energy Production," said Cong. Jodey Arrington, as he and Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation to repeal a last minute Executive Order by Joe Biden that banned American energy exploration on over 625 million acres of federal territories. A coalition of energy organizations says Biden's ban undermines domestic energy, job creation, and national security.

01.21.2025
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released the Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report, which estimates the value of each exemption, exclusion, discount, deduction, special accounting method, credit, refund and special appraisal available to payers of Texas’ sales, franchise, motor vehicle sales and oil production taxes, as well as property taxes levied by school districts.

01.21.2025
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Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation Eliminating Natural Gas Tax, Bolstering American Energy Security

Sen. Cruz’s legislation has been endorsed by: US Oil & Gas Association (USOGA), American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), American Petroleum Institute (API), National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Independent & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), and Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).

01.17.2025
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Luttrell: Time to take bold action and end human trafficking in America

Human trafficking is not a distant, overseas issue—it’s happening right here in our communities, across rural towns and major cities in America. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were over 9,000 cases of human trafficking reported in 2023. However, experts estimate this number is just the tip of the iceberg, as many cases go unreported.

01.17.2025
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Christian Calls on TCEQ to Stop Biden’s Methane Rule Roll Out in Texas

This state rule implementation is required by federal law under the Biden administration and imposes undue burdens on U.S. oil and gas operators, especially small producers who lack the resources of multinational corporations. These rules are part of a larger agenda that threatens not only the state’s energy independence but also the livelihood of numerous Texans who rely on this industry.

01.17.2025
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Texas Launches Upgraded State Of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Database

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the enhanced State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) database. STEAR is a free, voluntary registry designed to provide local emergency planners and responders with vital information about their community’s specific needs, such as communication barriers and mobility challenges, to better assist Texans during disasters. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) built the database and makes the information accessible to participating local officials to use in preparation for and response to disasters.

01.17.2025
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Senator Brandon Creighton Elected President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate for the 89th Legislative Session

“This session is about securing Texas’ future—protecting our border, empowering parents, supporting teachers, and driving economic growth. As I said in my remarks today, our mandate is clear: to protect the Texas dream, set the pace for America and the world, and, by working together, ensure our state continues to lead the nation in hope, opportunity, and prosperity. I’m confident we’ll rise to the challenge and deliver conservative results for Texans. Let’s get to work—may God bless this great state.”

01.16.2025
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Election of Rep. Dustin Burrows as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives

Despite having a clear majority of Republican votes, Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, was defeated. Speaker Burrows was handed the speakership by Democrats, as has happened behind closed doors session after session since 2009. This may be the first time in our nation’s history where the minority party openly elected the speaker of a legislative body instead of the majority party.

01.16.2025
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Gov. Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas Tornadoes

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Southeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in December. If approved, the SBA declaration will make federal assistance available through disaster loans for Montgomery and Brazoria counties and their contiguous counties.

01.16.2025
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