U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) will introduce the Texas Rangers Bicentennial Resolution this week, a bill that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured the sentencing for health care fraud of two individuals in Federal Court in Del Rio, Texas. The case was investigated by Lt. Jeff Winney, Investigative Auditor Michael Youngs and Captain Raúl González of the Medicaid Fraud Unit, in cooperation with the U.S. Health & Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, and the FBI.

Once again, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is resorting to threats to shift blame for her failed policies and ongoing efforts to defund Law Enforcement. My office (recently) received a call from the Harris County Budget Director. The call was disingenuous... as my office received a letter again resorting to baseless and childish threats of litigation. Judge Hidalgo's finally encountering resistance she can’t silence.

“The 13 members I've appointed to serve on this Select Committee bring extensive knowledge related to Homeland Security & Public Safety, as well as their personal experiences from the districts they represent,” said Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, announcing earlier today the formation of the "House Select Committee on Community Safety," which will consider gun-related proposals filed during the 2023 Session.

"This 10-year plan will further boost our economy and keep Texas the economic juggernaut of the nation," said Texas Governor Greg Abbott earlier today, announcing a record 10-year, $100 billion Statewide Roadway Construction Plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects across the state in order to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas.

Having caused the deaths of 10s of 1,000s of Americans, Mexican cartels are now the main driver in the distribution of the deadly drug fentanyl across the United Sates. And, they are using extreme violence to achieve their ends. Under the Biden White House, Mexican cartels have been emboldened like never before, and its now vital that dramatic action be taken to protect the American public from these Terrorist Cartels.

"We've just discovered that the Chinese Communist Party's spy balloon likely contained American-made parts. As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I'll be working to stop the export of American technology to China so it cannot be used against the United States – and President Biden should join that effort. Unfortunately, his weakness on the world stage is emboldening our adversaries – and betraying the nation."

"Despite the foolish attempts by some local officials to defund our brave Law Enforcement Officers, Texas is and remains a law-and-order state," said Governor Greg Abbott, announcing the launch of a statewide Street Takeover Task Force to combat the dangerous rise in street takeovers moving across Texas. ​​​​​​​"We must send a clear message – these coordinated criminal events will not be tolerated in Texas."

“I filed this lawsuit on behalf of over 150 million Americans who deserve to know their retirement savings are safe and aren’t at risk from the Biden Administration’s obsession with ESG,” said Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton. The new regulations will sacrifice millions of Americans’ retirement plans at the altar of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) by placing the radical left’s climate and social agenda above sound financial investment principles."

The 13-member committee advises the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) on matters relating to the "Works Wonders Program," which helps individuals with disabilities achieve independence through productive employment. The committee meets at least twice a year, recommends changes to program objectives and goals, and has a vacancy in each of the following categories.

Governor Greg Abbott hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference earlier today with Senator Brian Birdwell, State Representative Ryan Guillen, and Operation Lone Star officials in the far-South Texas City of Weslaco to survey and provide an update on the state’s ongoing border security efforts after last week designating border security an "Emergency Item" for immediate action this Legislative Session.

“As the 2023 Session kicks into high gear and legislators begin the crafting of a State Budget, the Tax Exemptions & Tax Incidence Report provides them with estimates to help navigate a complex range of revenue & spending issues,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. These graphic-filled reports help determine funding for nearly 5.4 million public school students and health insurance allocations for over 5 million low-income Texans.

The Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition includes 88 healthcare, faith, and community-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Texas women, babies and families by ensuring access to preventative healthcare for all Texas women. They'll be rallying at 1:00 p.m. on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol Building Thursday for access to cancer screenings, birth control, and more.

“Oil and natural gas are an essential part of meeting the energy needs of both our state and nation,” said Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, adding that “California style restrictions on engines or fuel sources that limit consumers and business owners from being able to access the energy sources they need have no place in Texas,” as he and State Rep. Brooks Landgraf introduced a bill that's gathering a lot of attention.

Governor Greg Abbott last night spotlighted the need for education freedom and parental rights in children's education at a Parent Empowerment Night with over 380 Texas parents, students and advocates at Central Texas Christian School in Temple. 

“School safety is one of the most important issues we will work on this legislative session. Many of the constituents I serve are parents concerned with the safety of their children on school campuses, and I'm grateful Governor Abbott has declared school safety an emergency item,” said State Representative Carrie Isaac, filing her House Bill 2390, the "Texas Campus Protection Bill" to improve safety at public schools.

In 2015, a wealthy former member of China’s People’s Liberation Army purchased 130,000 acres in Val Verde County to develop a wind farm. ​​​​​​​The land purchased was directly adjacent to Laughlin Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force’s largest training base. This legislation targets efforts by hostile actors from China – as well as Russia, Iran, and North Korea – to acquire U.S. land close to American military installations. 

Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a legal effort to support a Florida law designed to protect women’s sports by preventing biological males from competing against females. Florida is being sued over the law, and has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.  The coalition backing Florida's request argues that the desire to expand the definition of “woman” to include biological males is unreasonable and illegal.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for this year's 2023 Legislative Session in Austin during a 30-minute Thursday evening "State of the State" address, naming seven priorities for Legislators to fast track prior to the middle of March. Unlike other bills, these items designated by Abbott can be voted on ahead of the normal mid-March deadline. Here are Governor Abbott's remarks – and his "7 Priorities."

In addition to creating and supporting thousands of domestic jobs, this legislation would help to fortify our nation’s energy security, reduce emissions at home and abroad, and strengthen America’s strategic and economic relationship with our allies.