Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has extended an invitation to Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the upcoming 2023 Hiring Red, White, & You! statewide hiring fair. The event is scheduled to take place from November 1 to November 17.In a press release, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of utilizing the talents and skills of Texas veterans in the state's economy. He stated, "One of the many reasons our state is the economic engine of America is we continue to encourage employers to tap into the talent of our brave veterans who...
U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Debbie Stabenow, Chuck Grassley, and Shelley Moore Capito have successfully passed the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act in the Senate. This bill aims to improve the care and information-sharing for missing and runaway foster youth by creating a feedback loop between states and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families.Sen. Cornyn emphasized the vulnerability of foster youth and the importance of ensuring their safety, stating, "Foster youth are some of the most at-risk children for trafficking,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate has voted to reject an amendment proposed by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz, which aimed to block the Senate-rejected nominee Ann Carlson from serving as the acting administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Senator Cruz expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating, "It's disappointing but unsurprising Senate Democrats were keener on keeping in place an ethically-challenged, environmental zealot who wants to ban gas cars than protecting the Senate's constitutional authority on...
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for the third special session to include universal school choice, along with additional school finance initiatives such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education. The decision comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.In a statement, Governor Abbott said, "Working with Speaker Phelan and his House leadership team, the Speaker and I reached an agreement on school choice for Texas families, and I am expanding the agenda for Special Session #3." The proposed...
Austinites who want to learn more about proposed changes to the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) will have a chance to meet with City staff before the two remaining public hearings.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and several other agencies and officials over the federal government’s practice of cutting and destroying Texas’s concertina wire that was strategically positioned for the purpose of securing the state’s border with Mexico and stemming the flow of illegal migration.
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) to expand their efforts in supporting the Jewish community amid the ongoing Israeli conflict. During an emergency meeting at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Governor Abbott urged the commission members to identify ways to quickly report and take pre-emptive action against acts of antisemitism.In his address to the commission, Governor Abbott emphasized the urgency of their duties in combating antisemitism, especially in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the...
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Corinth, and the Corinth Economic Development Corporation will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, November 6. The workshop will be held both virtually and in-person at Corinth City Hall.In a press release, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to the Texas brand and local economies. He thanked the Texas Music Office for their efforts in helping communities develop creative partnerships and create new jobs. Last year, the Texas music industry...
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has called on the Biden administration to put an end to its catch-and-release policies at the southern border. Cornyn, along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), recently visited the Rio Grande Valley to assess the situation firsthand.During his remarks on the Senate floor, Cornyn highlighted the consequences of President Biden's border policies. He expressed concern about the ease with which individuals can enter the country and be released without proper vetting. Cornyn stated,...
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the Biden administration to address the threats of violence against U.S. Border Patrol agents. The letter comes in response to a text message discovered by El Paso Sector Intelligence, which solicited personal information of Border Patrol agents and their families. The message specifically mentioned using this information to find and torture the agents, with the intention of posting the torture online.In the letter, Sen. Cruz expressed his concern about the escalating...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced the Hamas Sanctions Act, which aims to comprehensively target Hamas and its operations. This legislation seeks to impose sanctions on Hamas, its members, and affiliates, as well as countries that provide funding and territory for Hamas activities.In explaining the need for the bill, Sen. Cruz highlighted the importance of supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas. He criticized the Biden administration for indirectly and directly funding Hamas over the past two...
Governor Greg Abbott rallied support for expanding education freedom in Texas at a Parents Matter Tailgate event in San Antonio. Joined by over 1,000 parents, students, and school choice advocates, Governor Abbott called on Texans to contact their legislators and push for school choice.During the event, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of parents having the ability to choose the best education for their children. He highlighted the need to go beyond simply increasing funding for public education and instead focus on empowering parents to make decisions that are...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has made a statement regarding the Israeli ground offensive. Speaking on behalf of the Israeli government, Senator Cruz emphasized their right and obligation to protect their citizens.In his statement, Senator Cruz highlighted the long-standing efforts of Israel to counter Hamas's terrorism. He also criticized the international community, including the United States, for advocating engagement and appeasement, which he believes only served to strengthen and embolden Hamas....