With Texas public schools now restarting for the fall semester, interest in homeschooling is already outpacing the all-time records set by the enormous homeschool increase from 2020. 

“The Afghanistan withdrawal has become a geo-political catastrophe, Taliban terrorists have taken over the country in a matter of days, and as we scramble to get our own people out of the U.S. Embassy we're leaving the Afghan people and our partners to be tortured, raped and murdered by Taliban fighters," said Cong. Jodey Arrington yesterday, talking about the collapse and chaos surrounding President Joe Biden's failing withdrawal plan.

"President Biden has created an unmitigated and increasingly chaotic disaster of epic proportions by impulsively pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan," says Texas Cong. Michael McCaul, the Ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee and the former Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee. Here's what he told Jake Tapper on CNN's "State of the Union".

U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released a statement on President Biden’s mishandling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the plight of Americans and Afghan allies now trapped there

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the Special Election Day for eight proposed Constitutional Amendments in Texas, and the eight proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot are...

​​​​​​​“President Biden’s speech (to the Nation yesterday) was a disappointing and divisive attempt to turn this moment of genuine crisis into partisan bickering – he even bizarrely blamed Afghan troops who fought and died alongside our troops for decades for his failure," said Sen. Ted Cruz, calling for a thorough investigation of the intelligence analysis and political calculations that went into the catastrophe.

​​​​​​​“Americans, including myself, have fought and many have died in Afghanistan for two decades to ensure another 9/11 tragedy never happens again on our shores. The Biden Administration’s careless approach to allow it to get to this dire point will not be forgotten on the world stage anytime soon,” said Congressman Gonzales, who served two decades in the Navy as a cryptologist.

“Texas ABLE allows parents of children living with disabilities to Save & Invest for their children’s future – and allows adults with disabilities to save to improve their own lives,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, noting that the month of August promotes awareness of the program that helps provide financial security for Texans with Disabilities.  

"I hate to say this, I hope we don’t have to go back there – but it will be a threat to the United States homeland in a matter of time," said the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Texas Cong. Michael McCaul, commenting on how President Biden has created an unmitigated disaster of epic proportions by pulling U.S. troops out of Afghanistan – without a clear plan to handle the dramatic repercussions.

A new Rasmussen Poll finds 51% of "Likely U.S. Voters" agree with Republican Sen. John Kennedy’s denunciation of the $1.2 trillion "infrastructure package" when he said, “Only 23% of the bill is real 'infrastructure.' The rest is Green New Deal and welfare. They told us it was a real 'infrastructure' bill. It’s not. They told us the bill was paid for. It isn’t." And, 63% disagree with "Defunding the Police."

"These bills provide over $600 million in relief to homeowners for first year homestead exemptions! Property Tax Relief's been one of my top priorities since I was elected, but the walkout by the House Democrat Caucus means this tax relief is delayed," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, as SB 8, SB 12 and SJR 2 were passed out of committee for the second time this year.

Texas will operate a newly created Broadband Development Office (BDO) to award grants, low-interest loans, and other financial incentives to internet service providers who expand access to broadband service in underserved areas, says Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

“With Gov. Abbott promptly calling us back for another Special Session, I want Texans to know the Texas Senate stands ready to begin our work immediately. We'll have a quorum, will begin Committee Hearings this weekend, and b​​ills will be heard on the Senate Floor beginning next week,," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick following Gov. Abbott’s call for an immediate 2nd Special Session beginning Saturday at 12 noon.

"The Wall Street Journal rightly called it, ‘A major down payment on President Biden’s Green New Deal.’ That’s exactly what this bill is," said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz from the floor of the U.S. Senate, while slamming "the bait and switch" of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package – followed by a $3.5 trillion Democrat wish list. You can read his excerpted highlights here below.

The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) has endorsed Representative Tony Gonzales for Congress. NBPC represents 16,000 Border Patrol Agents and other border security personnel. Gonzales is the first candidate for the 2022 elections to be endorsed by NBPC.

More than one year after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, the world is still reeling from the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Now is the time to use all of the tools the U.S. government has to continue to root out the full truth of how this virus came to be.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.39 billion in July, 13.5 percent more than in July 2020. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

Last month we saw the Texas economy growing in industries and in areas all across the state with the latest labor market tracking a 6.5% unemployment rate, and 55,800 jobs added over June. End of July, heading into August, and aren't we glad we get to live in Texas!

U.S. Representatives Tony Gonzales and Robin Kelly introduced legislation to form a National Digital Reserve Corps, a group of civilian individuals with relevant skills and credentials to address digital and cyber needs across the federal government. 

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Luisa del Rosal for election in House District 114, which covers part of Dallas County.