“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.

While urging Congress to do more to hold Russia accountable for its unjustified invasion of Ukraine, Republican Leader of the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) opened debate on the House Floor supporting the ban on Russian energy imports.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has established a Senate Special Committee on Child Protective Services. The committee will be chaired by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham

Cuellar, a strong supporter of border protection officers secured the funding to ensure that CBP has the necessary resources to maintain law enforcement personnel in the field while also supporting the agents off-duty needs.

Texas has added a total of 687,500 positions since January 2021. The seasonally adjusted Texas unemployment rate for January 2022 was 4.8 percent, unchanged from a revised rate of 4.8 percent from December 2021.

The Governor was joined by top officials from state agencies, law enforcement, and military, as well as local stakeholders for a discussion on the ways Texas is taking action to secure the border and keep Texans safe.