"I commend the hard work and selfless acts of 1,000s of First Responders & Fire Fighters who're risking their lives to protect our communities. I also ask Texans to join me in praying for those affected by these wildfires, including Eastland County Deputy Barbara Fenley who was tragically killed while trying to save lives," said Gov. Abbott after being briefed at the Eastland Fire Department.

When Congress submitted the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the states in 1972, it required approval from three-fourths of the states to become constitutional and included a 7-year deadline for that goal to be met. The ERA fell short, and the deadline expired. "The recent motivation to resurrect the Equal Rights Amendment (today) has far less to do with actual equality, and far more to do with abortion in the event the U.S. Supreme Court overturns or limits Roe v. Wade,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joining a multi-state amicus brief opposing current efforts to now allow judicial ratification.

"There's still yet more Congress can do. I'd like to see Congress sanction Russian energy companies so they can’t continue to profit and fuel their war machine. It’s also time for Congress to unleash America’s own ability to be energy independent, replacing Russian oil with American resources, and using our own energy strengths to wean the world from Russian energy," said Cong. Kevin Brady on the Floor of the U.S. House.

In Texas, as you've probably noticed, gas prices have sky-rocketed, rising over $.80 in just one week. The record for the highest state-wide average price for gas was broken for the first time since 2008, and last Tuesday's record has been broken every day since then. President Biden has caused energy prices to skyrocket.

Since Gov. Greg Abbott's launch of "Operation Lone Star" – the multi-agency effort led by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard – there have been more than 215,000 migrant apprehensions, more than 12,400 charges for criminal offenses, ​​​over 3,300 illegal weapons have been seized, and nearly $30 million in currency have been seized. Here are the incredible details.

“The Ayatollah exploits these Civil Nuclear Waivers to build up Iran’s nuclear program with the express intention of inflicting destruction on America and our allies. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to stop the waivers allowing Russia to build up Iran’s nuclear program. Biden is dismantling sanctions and is aching to secure a new agreement with the Iranian regime that's even weaker than the original Obama-Iran nuclear deal," said Cruz.

The funding will support the commission’s activities related to building economic stability across the southwest as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every once in a while reality comes along, slaps us in the face, and reminds us that some things are more important than others. Russia’s indefensible, brutal invasion of its neighbor Ukraine, China’s increasing belligerence and military expansion, and our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan are leading most observers to realize the United States is going to have to increase defense spending.

"According to Customs & Border Patrol arrest data, the agency has arrested 2,424 Criminal Aliens so far this year. Although it is only March, this is just 14 arrests shy of the Total Number of Arrests made in all of FY 2020. These individuals have been convicted of murder, rape, assault, robbery, weapons & drug possession, and other crimes," wrote Sen. Ted Cruz and 21 of his fellow Senators to President Biden's Homeland Security Secretary, demanding answers about the president's negligence & Open Borders Policies.

“President Zelenskyy’s powerful remarks to Congress yesterday only strengthened our resolve to further isolate and weaken Putin," said Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways & Means Republican Leader Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) earlier today as they introduced legislation to suspend Normal Trade Relations with Vladimir Putin's Russia and Belarus. “We must do all we can to hold Putin accountable for senselessly attacking the Ukrainian people and undermining global stability," said the Congressmen of their bi-partisan effort to build on last week’s Energy Import Ban and inflict even greater economic pain on Russian. 

“This budget includes much-needed deliverables to our 23rd Congressional District, including strong provisions for Border Security and our Nation's Military," said Cong. Gonzales Wednesday, following the U.S. House's passage of the final appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2022.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent letters to 19 major financial companies whose entire operations effectively may be boycotting the fossil fuel industry. He is seeking to clarify their fossil fuel investment policies and procedures.

“Congress witnessed an incredibly powerful address today. The aid he is asking for is the difference between life and death for the Ukrainian people. The United States and Congress must move forward with unwavering support,” said Cong. Gonzales after attending a virtual address to Congress from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Pete Flores, former Texas State Senator and conservative Republican candidate for Texas Senate, released three key endorsements from the crucial District 24 location of Bell County – State Representatives Hugh Shine and Brad Buckley, as well as former candidate for Texas Senate Lamar Lewis.

Year-over-year increases in wholesale prices jumped the highest in the history of collecting the data, according to a new Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Department of Labor.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Mobilize State Resources To Address Increased Fire Weather Conditions For Portions Of Texas. The National Weather Service warns high winds and low relative humidity has created heightened risk for wildfires in the western half of the state.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 48 Republican senators today in a statement declaring they will block and reverse any new agreement with Iran that will weaken sanctions and impose fewer restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program than the original Iran deal.

Governor Greg Abbott recently touted the Lone Start State's booming economy and world-class, diverse workforce during the "Why Texas?" fireside chat on economic development in Austin.

Rep. Brady welcomed President Biden’s decision to embrace the bipartisan, bicameral work of the committees on Ways and Means and Senate Finance  to hold Russia accountable

The charges will help guide the House heading into the 88th Legislature, set to begin in 2023, as committees gain input from Texans, research potential legislative solutions and recommend policies to the full House chamber.