The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has announced that it will host its "Emergency Operations Plan: Requirements & Filing" webinar at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29th. The webinar is free, but registration is required and registrants are required to be a company under RRC jurisdiction.

As the Biden White House continues to shut down new Oil & Gas leases for U.S. production and development of the nation's domestic resources, and while the average cost of gas at the pump has skyrocketed to over $5.00 a gallon, Texas' Att. Gen. Ken Paxton is fighting to reverse a court’s decision impacting the largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history.

After the Texas Department of Public Safety had a record-breaking year of Fentanyl seizures in 2021, the amount apprehended so far this Calendar Year is up 58%. ​​​In addition, 50 individuals on the Terrorist Watchlist have been captured at the Southern Border since October 2021 as the Biden White House's open border policies threaten National Security.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency Act alleviates the burden of increasing premium rates that some flood insurance policyholders are experiencing under FEMA’s newly-implemented NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 (RR2.0)

Texas added 74,200 total nonagricultural jobs in May 2022. For the seventh consecutive month, the state set new employment highs as total nonfarm jobs reached 13,357,100. Texas has added a total of 762,400 positions since May 2021. The seasonally adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April 2022.

In opening remarks for a full Committee hearing, Republican Leader on the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) outlined solutions to address the worker shortage and inflation for a stronger economy.

"This simple addition to a Driver's License or Vehicle Registration removes a potential barrier and can give officers the knowledge they need to make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe," said Gov. Abbott, announced the Texas Driving with Disability (DWD) Program to help law enforcement better recognize Texans with communication challenges.

Innovation makes companies and industries faster, more efficient, safer, and thus more productive. And with all the emphasis on our supply chain difficulties right now, who wouldn’t want the freight rail industry to be as productive as possible?

"Today, I sent a letter requesting an investigation by the Texas Rangers into how a convicted killer was able to escape Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) custody, elude capture for 21 days, and perpetrate the brutal murder of Mark Collins and his 4 grandsons on June 2. . . "

"Caterpillar's relocation to Irving is a testament to the boundless opportunity Texas has to offer, and I look forward to working alongside this global leader as we keep the American Dream a reality for every Texan," said Gov. Greg Abbott, celebrating the company's announcement that it will be moving its global headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois. 

The Biden Administration is currently conducting an “Environmental Assessment” of the wall, the construction of which was directed by Congress in 2020 and has since been stalled by the Biden Administration. This Assessment will likely be used as a pretext to halt any ongoing construction.  

In honor of Spc. Guillén, the bill renames the 5302 Galveston Road post office in Houston as the “Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building.” Spc. Guillén was a native Houstonian.

"For six months in a row Main Street businesses have been hit by double-digit inflation – which means higher prices ahead for families. Businesses are forced to pass the increases along in this cruel Biden economy," said Cong. Kevin Brady after the Labor Dept. announced Wholesale Producer Prices jumped 10.8% for the 12 months ending in May.

"I applaud both the Lt. Governor and Speaker for quickly offering proposals that can immediately make schools safer, provide needed mental health support, and help Law Enforcement Officers on the front lines," said the Governor, after having recently requested that Texas' legislative leaders convene Special Legislative Committees to begin examining and developing legislative recommendations.

Along with the rest of the country, Texas faces a critical shortage of Registered Nurses – currently 20,000 in Texas. As a result, TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel has announced policy changes that will permit the agency to provide funds to train apprentices and other employees in healthcare occupations, many who can serve smaller communities across Texas.

“Taking commonsense steps to prepare for these storms is the best way that we can protect our homes and businesses in Texas. We’ve felt the devastation of hurricanes time and time again along the Gulf Coast. That devastation continues to serve as a reminder that we must each do our part to minimize potential damage from a natural disaster. Doing so could save lives.”

Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Oil and Gas Monitoring and Enforcement Plan, which outlines strategic priorities and provides statistical data highlighting the agency’s enforcement efforts, including violations cited by rule.

U.S Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Johnson are leading a push by members of Congress calling for answers from the Administrator of the FDA and its Vaccines & Related Biological Products Advisory Committee ahead of its June 15th meeting that will consider approval for the use of COVID-19 vaccines in children under the age of five.

Economists often come up with clunky terms that are hard for non-economists to understand. But every once in a while, they come up with terms that beautifully evoke the point they're trying to make. An example is “deadweight loss,” especially as it relates to taxation. A deadweight loss is a loss to some that is not offset by a gain to anyone.

Cong. Tony Gonzales represents the small South Texas Community of Uvalde – and city the entire nation has been praying for during the past few weeks. He led a group of his fellow House of Representative Colleagues in an emotional reading of names honoring the 21 lives lost during the tragic shooting – and was surrounded in the Well of the House by members who were clearly shaken by the rising level of violence spreading across America.