​​​​​​​“The Biden White House has waged war on women’s rights by subverting the Title IX protections they're entitled to in school – and in sports. This is a major win for Texas and its students from any future attempt by the Federal Government to impose its unlawful interpretation of Title IX that puts women and girls at risk,” said Texas Att. Gen. Ken Paxton as he secured more legal protections to prevent the Biden Administration from granting future favored status to “sexual orientation” or “gender identity.”

The 2024 election is not a personality contest. It’s about policy. Cutting through the noise, the compelling reality stares us in the face: Our nation is in deep trouble. Most Americans believe that we are in dire need of a major course change – and frankly, it’s NOT all that complicated. Our first priorities? The U.S. Economy, Border Security, Foreign Policy, and Safe Streets. While the media would prefer to treat the 2024 Election as a personality contest, it’s not that at all.

State and federal laws prohibit noncitizens from registering and voting in any Texas election. When registering to vote, Texans must attest to being a U.S. citizen – and providing false information on a Voter Registration Form subjects applicants to criminal penalties, including jail time and fines. Ahead of the November 2024 Election, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans of measures the state takes to stop noncitizen voting.

Last Friday, I went up to Dallas to see Nexio’s line of cutting-edge propane-based bobtail trucks showcased at the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo and Conference. Nexio is a company based out of Nacogdoches and is setting the standard for propane-based engine innovation. This groundbreaking technology will drive future supply chain growth and cut fuel costs for heavy duty vehicles while promoting the domestic production of LNG.

“Expanding access to rural healthcare remains a top priority. Texas continues working to ensure that new mothers and families have access to quality healthcare services in every corner of our great state,” said Gov. Greg Abbott today, announcing that the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $3.3 million in grant funding to improve maternal care in rural hospitals currently not providing labor and delivery services.  

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is thrilled to announce the donation of eight  maps to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Archives & Records Program, which houses 36 million documents and over 45,000 maps and sketches that detail the history of the state’s public lands. It's one of the premier cartographic resources for Texas. Donated material are preserved, digitized, and made available for future generations of Texans to appreciate.

As the Chinese Communist Party ramps up its aggression in the Indo-Pacific, it is critical that the United States strengthen our relationships in the region. In an increasingly dangerous world, I'll always champion peace through American strength, both at home and abroad. That’s why I am leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the Philippines & Australia – some of the most important allies we work with to push back on the CCP’s malign agenda. 

Globe Life Field was packed with over 25,000 job seekers showing up to find new or better careers! From 11am - 3pm we were so honored to help serve 10s of 1,000s of North Texans. We truly appreciated the feedback from businesses who received hundreds of new candidates to employees who found the opportunity they were looking for! We had to make room for even more who showed up on the spot wanting to hire.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 517,400 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 45,900 criminal arrests, with more than 39,800 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over 518 million lethal doses of fentanyl, enough to kill every man, woman, and child in the United States and Mexico combined during this border mission.  

“This funding marks a critical step toward stemming the rising rate of Texans dying from opioids, including fentanyl. Every dollar can help save a Texan’s life,” said Texas Comptroller and Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council Chairman Glenn Hegar, announcing an award to the Bexar County Hospital District to distribute medication to reverse opioid overdoses throughout the state. The grant follows a November 2023 award of up to $75 million for three grant opportunities.

Washington, D.C. and Wall Street are hyperventilating. While we believe in independence from political considerations, it's also dangerous that a bunch of lawyers and ivory-tower PhD economists can control the money supply and raise taxes (inflation IS a tax) without ANY accountability – least of all the voters. The 300 PhD economists sitting in the temple of the Federal Reserve Bank have a less-than-stellar track record.  To borrow the left's favorite phrase: that's a "danger to democracy."

Texans can shorten wait times at the centers if they apply to FEMA online, by phone or using the FEMA App before visiting a center. Best times to call are early morning or early evening. Homeowners and renters in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties can apply for FEMA assistance for uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Beryl.

"This will support research not only at Baylor University, but will also provide for engagement with the local educational research and industrial partnerships,” said Cong. Pete Sessions, announcing that the Materials Equipment Infrastructure Expansion for Baylor University's Materials Science & Engineering Program received federal funding under the Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Congressman Sessions was the Congressional sponsor of the project.

Texas’ sales tax holiday has not lost any of its luster. This weekend's Sales Tax-Exempt Holiday for back-to-school Apparel & Supplies has saved Texans millions annually on clothing, footwear and numerous other school supplies. From its inception in 1999, Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday has saved shoppers an estimated $1.8 billion on qualified items priced below $100. Here's a list of items that qualify and can be purchased "tax free" during this weekend.

At Governor Abbott's direction, the Texas State Emergency Operations Center will begin statewide wildfire coordination calls tomorrow to provide local and state partners with situational awareness and ensure coordination between responders. Additionally, based on current conditions and the fire weather forecast, Governor Abbott has directed the Texas A&M Forest Service to open the Abilene Air Tanker Base at Abilene Regional Airport to assist state and local responders in wildfire suppression efforts across Texas.

Because of modern drilling technologies – including horizontal drilling and fracking – Natural Gas is now cheaper than bottled water, which now sells for $2.69. One of my constant themes is that the so-called “green-energy transition” is a figment of the left’s oversized imagination. Despite hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars being thrown at wind and solar power by Biden, Kamala and the Democrats, we still get less than 10% of our energy from "green" sources. The needle hasn’t moved.

"Today’s passage of the 'Improving Access to Our Courts Act' will help expand courthouse access for West Texas citizens by allowing federal proceedings to take place in Alpine – and in the coming days, this bill will be signed into law. I'm proud to help deliver this win for the Big Bend area, and will keep fighting to ensure our district has the resources it needs,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales’ of his effort to allow federal court proceedings to be conducted in West Texas' Brewster County.

The fight lasted only 46 seconds. An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes won a fight in the 66-kilogram women’s division at the Paris Olympics last Thursday. Imane Khelif defeated Italy’s Angela Carini – after Carini abandoned her match. It's outrageous and disgusting that this is allowed to happen. Democrats support this insanity, and we cannot let such gross injustice pass quietly. The reason we have "Women's Sports," is to... have women separated from men.

“TXOGA Safety Talks is a benefit for our members and Safety Group participants to help them adhere to high standards for workplace safety within the industry,” said Texas Oil & Gas Association President Todd Staples, announcing the launch of the Workers’ Compensation Safety Group initiative. TXOGA Safety Group participants recently received $3,846,290 in dividends, and $27,362,579 in Texas Mutual individual policyholder dividends.

The Justice for Jocelyn Act would crack down on ATD by requiring every ICE detention bed to be filled, and, if filled, would require the Secretary of DHS to exhaust all reasonable efforts to keep an alien in custody. Should the Secretary nevertheless release an alien pursuant to ATD, the alien would be subject to continuous GPS monitoring until either their removal from the country or the completion of all immigration proceedings. Finally, Justice for Jocelyn would empower immigration officials to immediately deport illegal aliens who violate the terms of their release.