On the Record

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CONG. BABIN: 'Joe Biden is a Sheep... and America's Never Been in a More Powerless Position'

“Joe Biden is a sheep leading a nation of lions, and because of his weakness America has never been in a more powerless position. The incompetence Americans have suffered through over the last year is now clearly spreading beyond our borders, and the world is watching,” said Texas Cong. Brian Babin,

02.25.2022
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CONG. PFLUGER: For Americans & Ukraine, 'Now is the Time for Strength, Not Weakness'

"The harrowing images and videos of Russian forces attacking Ukrainian cities are a stark reminder of what happens when the world lacks strong American leadership. I've been proud to serve our country – including in times of war – and know firsthand the horrors of combat. Putin and his cronies must be held accountable for their crimes and assault," said Cong. Pfluger, a decorated fighter pilot who served in the Pentagon and NATO.

02.25.2022
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Texas 1st Lady Cecilia Abbott Opens Children’s Advocacy Center of West Texas

"When we work together to put children first, we see amazing things happen. The Stephens Campus for Children & Families is a living example of West Texas' commitment to surrounding children with love and support, and I'm grateful for our continued partnership to ensure that every child in Texas has the opportunity to live a life worthy of their promise," said Mrs. Abbott at the grand opening in San Angelo.

02.25.2022
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Gov. Abbott: Austin Police Should be Praised for Defending the State Capitol from 2020 Criminal Assault, Not Prosecuted

“In 2020, Austin Police defended the State Capitol from criminal assault, protected the Austin Police Department Headquarters from being overrun, cleared Interstate 35 from being shut down, and disrupted criminal activity in areas across the city. Many officers were physically attacked while protecting Austin. Those officers should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted."

02.24.2022
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Lt. Gov. Patrick: After Harris County (Houston) Rejects Funding, "Counties that 'Defund the Police' Will Be Held Accountable."

“Last week the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a budget plan rejecting 82% of the funding requests from Law Enforcement Agencies in the county. People are begging for safer streets and our police outlined the resources they need to combat this dangerous spike in crime – yet County Commissioners are turning a deaf ear. Rest assured; counties that choose to 'Defund the Police' will be held accountable.”

02.24.2022
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Gov. Abbott Launches Investigation into 'Sex-Change' Transitioning as Child Abuse, Saying Texas Laws Must be Followed

"Because the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services is responsible for protecting children, I hereby direct your agency to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the State of Texas," reads the letter Gov. Greg Abbott sent to the agency directing it to report on the gender-transitioning procedures in Texas.

02.23.2022
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Cong. Tony Gonzales Introduces Bill to Expand Natural Gas Exports as Global Tensions Increase with Russia

“As we see global tensions increase between Russia and our allies, it’s imperative we reduce global reliance on energy from all of America’s adversaries," said Cong. Tony Gonzales while introducing his bill to expand natural gas exports to the United States’ allies and trading partners. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Marco Rubio, Bill Cassidy, and Mike Rounds.

02.23.2022
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Lt. Gov. Patrick: In Upcoming Session, One of My Priorities Will be Eliminating Tenure in Texas' Public Universities

"I'm outraged by the UT Faculty Council's 41-5 vote in support of teaching Critical Race Theory, and am outraged the Faculty Council told the Texas Legislature and the UT Board of Regents its none of their business what they taught. Its time more oversight is provided, and in the upcoming Legislative Session one of my priorities will be eliminating tenure at public universities in Texas," said Lt. Gov. Patrick.

02.23.2022
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BRADY: President Biden’s, Democrats’ Policies are Worsening Inflation & Have the U.S. Economy on the Brink

“I worry that we are either on the verge of, or already in a wage price spiral – which is something you don't want because inevitably the only way to break that spiral is through a recession,” said Cong. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the powerful tax-writing and oversight House Ways & Means Committee during Fox News' “Sunday Night in America”.

02.23.2022
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CRUZ: As Putin Invades Ukraine, 'The United States Must Impose Devastating, Immediate & Mandatory Sanctions'

“Vladimir Putin's announcement that Russia would be deploying forces into Ukraine must be met with an immediate response. This is just the latest step in his obsessive drive to rebuild the Soviet Union at the expense of the national security of the United States and our allies.​The crisis now creates unknowable and acute dangers for our European NATO allies, whom we are bound by treaty to help defend."

02.22.2022
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Mackowiak & Petricek: Travis County DA Jose Garza Declares War on Austin Police

"There were 29 separate incidents of protesters violently attacking Police Officers during these riots, and none are facing charges. At least 12 officers suffered significant injuries. The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Travis County is required to apply the law fairly, and he's violating his oath,” said Save Austin Now co-founders Matt Mackowiak & Cleo Petricek, after 19 Austin Police Officers were indicted by the Travis County District Attorney.

02.22.2022
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Makes State Energy Plan Advisory Committee Appointments to Prepare State Energy Plan

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Mark Ammerman of Houston, Jerome “Joey” Hall of Keller, Edwin Patrick Jenevein III of Dallas, and Kenneth Stevens of Navasota to the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee, saying, ​​​​​​​“I have total confidence that these appointees will provide top-quality recommendations to verify that our Electricity & Natural Gas Markets are as sound and strong as possible.”

02.22.2022
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Sen. Cruz Tells Fox News Sunday: ‘Biden Becoming President is the Best Thing, Tragically, That Ever Happened for Putin’

"After Afghanistan, the consequences are all of our enemies across the globe are looking to Washington and taking the measure of the man in the Oval Office. As a result, the chances of Russia invading Ukraine have just risen tenfold. The chances of China invading Taiwan have risen tenfold," said Senator Ted Cruz, scorching President Biden and his administration for their disastrous foreign policy failures.

02.21.2022
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Gov. Abbott Holds Illegal Immigration Roundtable in Conroe with Family Victims of Crime, Law Enforcement

"Lives are tragically being lost, and communities are being devastated," said Gov. Greg Abbott of the open border policies put in place by President Biden. ​​​"These lax policies invite crime into our communities, dangerous actors more easily enter our country and wreak havoc on innocent families, and we mourn with the families whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants." 

02.21.2022
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Sen. Bettencourt, in Common-Sense Language, Explains the May 2022 Property Tax Relief Ballot Measures

"People see the need for property tax relief," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt. ​​​​​​​"These propositions – to be voted on by the public on May 7th, 2022 – provide over $600 million in relief to homeowners for 1st Year Homestead Exemptions and those over 65 or disabled freeze value per biennium,"" Bettencourt said, explaining the two Property Tax Relief Propositions on the upcoming May 7th Ballot.

02.21.2022
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TWC Dedicates $15 Million to Healthcare Apprenticeship Programs to Address Industry Labor Shortages

This Statewide Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Initiative will be designed to offer employers an innovative approach to hiring and training future nurses and healthcare staff by expanding opportunities for students who wish to pursue career pathways to RN certification and other healthcare fields.

02.21.2022
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Abbott Holds Ft. Worth Roundtable on the Nation's Growing Fentanyl Crisis

"Because of President Biden's open border policies, deadly drugs like fentanyl are flooding our streets and killing 100s of 1,000s of innocent people. And this crisis is plaguing our entire country," said Governor Abbott while accompanied by Law Enforcement Officials & Families who have been affected by rapidly growing – and deadly national fentanyl crisis.

02.17.2022
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Sen. Cruz Fights Vaccine Mandates on Children, Seeks Cut Off in Federal Funds for Schools that Enforce Them

“Enough is enough. It’s time to stop the petty tyrants imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates on families across the country," said Sen. Cruz while describing how his effort would modify the short-term $1.6 trillion Continuing Resolution (CR) being voted on this week to fund the Federal Government through March 11th, 2022.

02.17.2022
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Cong. Tony Gonzales Delivers on Promise to Bring USDA Reimbursement to Farmers & Ranchers Effected by Border Crisis

​​​​​​​"I hear daily from property owners who've suffered damages due to the Border Crisis," said Cong. Gonazales, whose Congressional District consists of 820 miles of the U.S.-Mexico Border, and over 40% of the total U.S. Southern Border where Farmers & Ranchers have experienced cut water lines, stolen property, broken fences and other damages as a result of illegal immigrants passing through the area.

02.17.2022
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HEGAR: Texas' Prepaid Tuition Fund Program Enrollment Deadline Is Approaching

“It’s never too late to start planning for a child’s college education," said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, encouraging Texas families & individuals to remember the upcoming deadline to prepay and lock in tuition rates at two- and four-year Texas public universities by enrolling their children in the tax-advantaged Texas Tuition Promise Fund.

02.17.2022
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