The Texas labor market has surpassed its previous pre-pandemic employment high in February 2020 of 12,970,000 jobs by reaching 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021.

"Should the acceptance of any federal funds hinder or needlessly constrain the state, commit the state to ongoing costs for which there is not an appropriation available, or require an agency to implement a federal policy contrary to the law or policy of this state, the agreement proposed by the federal agency should not be signed," said Gov. Greg Abbott, reminding State Agency leaders to review all federal provisions before accepting or applying for federal funding opportunities. 

"Both cities are home to integral elements of U.S. national defense and national security infrastructure,” said the Senators, urging the company to resume flights to the area due to the vital role the cities play in American National Security and Department of Defense partnerships – as well as the growing economies of the communities.

Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6256, which will ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the Texas College Savings Plan (Plan)®, the state’s direct-sold college savings plan, is lowering fees and enhancing its investment lineup. These changes were effective Dec. 13

"A first-generation American with an accomplished career in private practice and public service, Rebeca embodies the spirit of Texas and inspires all of us to work hard and achieve our dreams," said Gov. Greg Abbott as he swore-in Supreme Court of Texas Justice Rebeca Huddle during a ceremony at the State Capitol. Huddle will replace Justice Paul Green who retired in August of 2020.

Truckers are often the target of staged collisions, which puts both civilian and truckers in serious danger. The "Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021" is to improve the safety of truckers and civilians on U.S. highways, and protects trucking companies from the financial burdens of defending against or settling fraudulent insurance claims resulting from staged collisions. 

“I will not allow pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of Texas children. These drugs were approved for very different purposes, and can have detrimental or even irreversible side effects,” said Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton of the few pharmaceutical companies allegedly advertising and promoting puberty (hormone) blockers for unapproved uses without disclosing the potential risks.

As of early December, 1,000s of Border Patrol Agents & Customs Officers have chosen to forego the COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious purposes, and 100s have not yet filed for an exemption and are especially vulnerable to adverse action from the agency. If they do not get vaccinated, they could be subject to layoffs as of early January.

The “Winter Ready” site includes photos and explanations of winterization techniques oil and natural gas operators proactively use to protect their equipment during heat and cold weather. . .

Two Texas Congressmen, in a bi-partisan effort, led a group of Democrat and Republican Congressmen in sending a letter to President Biden concerning reports that his administration is considering the reinstatement of a ban on U.S. Crude Oil Exports. The push by Republican August Pfluger & Democrat Henry Cuellar comes amidst rising energy costs and inflationary pressures at the gas pump.

“Ending forced labor—and holding China accountable for these gross abuses of human rights—must be a global effort. America should lead the world in halting China’s brutality, and all democracies around the world should join us."

These are the latest in a string of actions the Texas Railroad Commission has undertaken since the end of the summer to ensure gas is flowing and available to protect Texans in case of weather emergencies this winter.

. If adopted, the amendments would negatively affect human trafficking victims by reducing legal protections and reducing criminal liability for human traffickers.

​​​​​​​"My Executive Order clearly states that No employer can mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for an employee with a religious, personal, or medical exemption. We have now created a hotline for employees to report illegal vaccine mandates in Texas," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today after the Texas Workforce Commission issued a letter to all Texas employers clarifying the state's law on vaccine mandates.

Its clear now, based upon new IRS Data, that the biggest beneficiaries of the 2017 Trump Tax Cut were middle-income Americans – not upper-income households as we hear repeatedly in the media. But, Democrats are looking under every rock and behind every bush to try to find "pay-fors" for their huge social-spending “Build Back Better” bill.

"As our country continues to grapple with urgent, endemic issues of race, identity, and institutional discrimination, we need to act now to protect places like the Blackwell School so the important stories of our past can be told now, and for generations."

“For 61 consecutive years, Congress has come together to pass the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure our Armed Forces have the tools and resources they need to defend our nation.

The effort would transfer $75 million of Unobligated Border Construction Funds so far unused by the Biden Administration to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the Southern Border Landowner Security Grant Program. “Due to the surge in illegal immigration, families have had vandalization, stolen equipment, security concerns and more,” said Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening.​​​​​​​

"The bill funds President Biden’s illegal and unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates which've been repeatedly halted by the courts. They are blatantly lawless, President Biden knows they’re lawless, his lawyers have told him the vaccine mandates are contrary to law – but Democrats don’t care," said Sen. Cruz, adding, "They will impose a burden on American businesses that could cause 45 million Americans to lose their jobs."