"Despite economic pressures that are evident across the country, Texas employers grew jobs at the fastest rate in the nation the past 12 months. More Texans are working than ever before, and in the months ahead we will continue working to safeguard the freedoms found only in the Lone Star State – we will expand opportunity for all Texans,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-R) and Henry Cuellar (TX-D,) and Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) have jointly signed and sent a bi-partisan letter to President Joe Biden urging him to extend the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Title 42 Border Control Order beyond its soon to expire December 21st deadline.

As a former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS,) Rep. Brian Harrison has filed House Bill 1023 in Austin after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – unbeknownst to HHS leadership which oversees the FDA – recently went against HHS's specified instruction and created a new regulatory barrier requiring laboratories to seek FDA approval prior to testing for COVID-19. This illegal regulatory overreach effectively banned COVID-19 testing in the crucial early days of the pandemic.

Over the last year, the importance of "Parental Rights" has captured the attention of the country, has galvanized parents, inspired lawmakers, and decided the outcome of important campaigns during November's elections. To further the effort in Texas, State Representative James Frank has filed HJR 58 – an amendment to the Texas Constitution – to help protect the right of Texas parents to raise their children, and he says it will be the Family Freedom Project’s top priority in the 2023 Legislative Session.

“There've been recent reports that Non-Governmental Organizations may have assisted in illegal border crossings near El Paso. We further understand NGOs may be engaged in unlawfully orchestrating other crossings – through activities on both sides of the border – including in sectors other than El Paso. As a result, I am calling on the Texas Attorney General’s Office to investigate the role of NGOs in planning & facilitating the illegal transportation of illegal immigrants across our borders," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today.

Texas is currently experiencing the worst drought since 2011, and it's costing the Texas economy plenty – some $7.62 billion in agricultural losses, and nearly $17 billion in total. “With the population ballooning, and businesses booming, it comes as no surprise that Texas will need a lot of water to stay afloat,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. ​​​​​​​“And planning for Texas’ future water needs will require the dedication and resourcefulness of organizations and passionate individuals” in the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session.

“Chairman Christian has led this agency through serious rulemakings related to Winter Storm Uri, and I'm proud of the work this agency has completed to keep gas flowing in this state,” said Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, after she was unanimously elected Chairman during today’s RRC open meeting.

Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) joined Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal and a bi-partisan group of Members of Congress from Texas to discuss solutions to replace the unfair "Windfall Elimination Provision" (WEP) with a fair, proportional formula that treats our Teachers, Firefighters & Police Officers just like the rest of America’s workers.

According to the National Weather Service, severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected to impact large regions of North, Central and East Texas. Portions of West Texas may experience severe winter weather impacts, including snow. Here's a list of the State Agencies that have placed resources on standby to support severe weather response operations across the state.

“The Army’s decision to give Bell Textron the contract to build the next generation assault helicopter is a clear recognition of Bell’s quality craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology. Bell Textron is a premier aerospace manufacturer providing 5,500 good jobs to Texans," said Senator Ted Cruz of the U.S. Army’s decision to give Bell Textron the contract to replace the Black Hawk helicopter with a new assault helicopter for military use.

Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit today defending faith-based groups and the State of Texas from being forced to adopt woke political views that violate the religious liberty and moral conscience of faith-based organizations and limit Texas’s ability to help at-risk children. 

"We have a responsibility as the Texas delegation to represent the Spirit of Texas – which is one that runs to the fight, always fights for what is right, and never gives up," said Cong. Jodey Arrington, as he and others held a Capitol Hill Press Conference releasing their detailed plan for 2023. House Republicans have made a "Commitment to America" to secure the southern border as part of their new majority’s priority to create a nation that’s safe.

As part of Operation Lone Star, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a new Elite Border Task Force that includes tracking K9s and drone operators to detect, track down, and apprehend the record number of so-called "gotaways" coming into Texas. ​​​​​​​More than 73,000 "gotaways" were reported in November alone, and in fiscal year 2022 there were nearly 600,000 — a stark increase from about 389,000 in 2021.

Attorney General Paxton has joined a Montana-led effort in the St. Louis-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit pushing back against woke school administrators who are encouraging students to “transition” without their parents’ knowledge or consent.  Its emblematic of an alarming national trend of left-wing school districts attempting to interfere with the vital role that parents play in their children’s development.

Despite the dire reality of our Southern Border, President Biden recently claimed (while visiting the State of Arizona,) that there are "more important things going on" than protecting our sovereignty – and he refused to acknowledge the Border Crisis he has created under his own watch. Texas Republicans are fighting for a nation that is safe – and will hold the Biden White House accountable for the crisis. Here's how.

"Legislative bodies allowing a single executive branch official to both write and enforce laws is the biggest threat to our constitutional system of divided government. Joe Biden is destroying America through executive actions, and Texas must lead by example in protecting individual liberties – even during emergencies," said State Representative Brian Harrison, filing House Bill 911 to ensure any exercise of "Emergency Powers" is narrowly tailored, and more.

"With the announcement of this groundbreaking facility by Air Products and AES, Texas will extend its leadership in U.S. energy production and help meet our country’s energy needs for decades to come," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, celebrating the two companies announcement of a mega-scale green hydrogen facility in Wilbarger County located northwest of Ft. Worth. It will be the largest green hydrogen facility in the United States. 

“14 Border Patrol Agents have committed suicide this year. That's more than any other year since 2007 when CBP first started tracking suicides," said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) on Wednesday, who along with Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) held a bipartisan press conference in honor of the 14 fallen U.S. Customs Officers & Border Protection (CBP) Agents who have committed suicide this year.

The voting patterns of State Lawmakers has reached a record new level of political polarization according to a just released analysis by the Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA). The comprehensive study examined all 7,400 State Lawmakers from each of the 50 states – including over 265,000 individual votes across 3,500 different bills introduced in State Legislatures.

​​​​​​​“I thank Secretary John Scott for his tireless work educating Texas voters on how they can participate in the electoral process, and for safeguarding the integrity of Texas elections. Senator Nelson’s lifelong commitment to public service and her deep understanding of state government will be assets in her new role as Secretary of State," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today, accepting Scott's resignation and announcing his intent to name Nelson as Texas' 115th Secretary of State.