U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill to prohibit the federal government and any entity at the federal, state, and local level that receives federal funding, including school districts, from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for minors.

Despite being one of the most significant voter groups in the country, the senior community often feels ignored when it comes to policy

​​​​​​​"A growing number of parents are becoming increasingly alarmed about some of the books found in Public School Libraries. You have an obligation to Texas parents and students to ensure that no child in Texas is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content while inside a Texas public school," said Gov. Greg Abbott, writing to Texas Association of School Boards Executive Director Dan Troxell.

“Our teachers, police and firefighters shouldn’t have their Social Security checks docked each month simply because of an outdated, unfair formula from the 1980’s," said Texas Cong. Kevin Brady, introducing legislation to permanently replace the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Social Security formula with a new one treating Teachers, Firefighters & Police like the rest of America’s workers.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) this week introduced the "Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act," a bill that urges the U.S. Department of State to use its statutory authority to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

Our ally Israel resides in a very dangerous region, and is under frequent attack by terrorists who wish to wipe it off the map. America and Israel share a deep historical bond, and I am committed to providing Israel the resources and support it needs to secure its people and its place among nations.

Republican John Lujan won a Democratic-held Texas state House seat Tuesday in a district in the southern portion of San Antonio that President Joe Biden won in November by 14%, saying he is the only Republican ever to win this seat.

"Our continued investment in Emergency SNAP benefits has ensured Texas families can put food on the table throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," said Governor Abbott, announcing the allotments are expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

“While Americans are paying $144 million more every day for gas than in the past, the Biden Administration continues to tax and regulate the Oil & Gas Industry out of existence,” said Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian, after more new methane standards were proposed by the Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

"The torch of freedom burns Brighter & Stronger because of the expansive role that the Texas National Guard plays in defending freedom overseas and keeping Texans safe at home," said Governor Greg Abbott, delivering the "Keynote Address" at Texas' 36th Infantry Division Change Of Command, Change Of Responsibility Ceremony in Austin.

​​​​​​​"Evan will apply the Constitution, and our laws as written – and he will become an influential jurist,” said Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) General Counsel Lee Parsley earlier today, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment of Evan Young to the Texas Supreme Court.

"Countering China’s aggressive behavior requires viable partners in Asia and beyond, and the U.S.-Indian relationship has become a cornerstone of our multilateral efforts," said Sen. Ted Cruz, summarizing the “Circumspectly Reducing Unintended Consequences Impairing Alliances & Leadership Act of 2021” – or the CRUCIAL Act – to create a 10-year exemption for the member countries of Australia, Japan, and India.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointments of Sen. Angela Paxton, Claire Barber, Christopher Calicott, Patrick Hatfield, Jason Kelley, and Robert Villaseñor to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters.

 Rep. Brady highlighted the industry’s track record of providing clean affordable energy, empowering all Americans, and improving the quality of life here in the U.S. and around the world.

San Antonio, Texas - State Senator José Menéndez issued the following statement on racism and prejudice in our State.

Texas is the only state in the continental U.S. with its own electric power grid, serving 90 percent of its population.

The legislation will clarify that federal officers and federal employees serving internationally are protected, and that the U.S. Department of Justice may try their attackers in federal court.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Attorney General (AG) Merrick Garland in a committee hearing on oversite of the Department of Justice (DOJ). 

New Congressional, Texas Senate & House Redistricting Maps were re-drawn (the new maps are included below,) and billions in Border Funding and Property Tax Relief were funded. In addition, major Election Integrity Reform and the Fair Sports for Women & Girls Act passed.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar toured USA Rare Earth Inc., a critical mineral supply chain company that, along with its joint venture partner Texas Mineral Resources Corp., is building a transformative project here to produce American-made rare earth magnets. These components are used to power devices such as smartphones, large-scale batteries, wind turbines and fighter jets.