On November 29, 2023, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate, emphasizing the urgent need for substantive policy changes to address the ongoing crisis at the southern border. Senator Cornyn's comments came after a key international bridge in Eagle Pass was closed to allow Customs and Border Patrol officers to handle another influx of migrants.In his speech, Senator Cornyn highlighted the longstanding challenges posed by illegal immigration and drug smuggling along the 1,200-mile border with Mexico. He expressed frustration with the...
Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized the efforts of Democrats to punish law-abiding gun owners under the guise of public health. Speaking as the Ranking Member, Cornyn emphasized the importance of effective criminal law enforcement in reducing firearm-related homicides and assaults."We have a trust issue and a constitutional issue when we use the public health approach to attempt to strip away core constitutional rights," Cornyn stated. He argued that empowering law enforcement to selectively investigate and prosecute repeat...
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manny Salazar to the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund Advisory Board for a term set to expire on September 1, 2025. The Advisory Board was created by HB 1755 during the 88th Legislative Session to make recommendations to the Texas Workforce Commission on awarding grants from the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.Manny Salazar of Kingsville is president and CEO of the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce and Greater Kingsville Economic Development Council. He is a member of the USS Kingsville Commissioning Committee, Kleberg County...
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO), in collaboration with the City of Hidalgo and the Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation, will be hosting a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on December 5th. The workshop aims to promote the growth of the music industry in Hidalgo and provide local communities with the tools needed to succeed.In a statement, Governor Abbott highlighted the importance of music to the Texas brand and local economies. He expressed his gratitude to the Texas Music Office for their efforts in helping...
The Homeless Strategy Division, currently under Austin Public Health, will transition to a stand-alone office reporting directly to the City Manager’s Office.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has emphasized the need for significant border policy changes in any national security supplemental funding bill. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn discussed the Senate's busy end-of-year agenda and stressed the importance of addressing the ongoing border crisis.One of the key items on the Senate's to-do list is the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that has been approved for 62 consecutive years. Sen. Cornyn highlighted the urgency of getting this legislation passed.Additionally, Sen. Cornyn...
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas participated in a skydiving jump with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans. The jump took place at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos, where the Governor and Mr. Blaschke were flown in a de Havilland DHC-6-200-Twin Otter aircraft and jumped from 8,500 feet. This marked Governor Abbott's first skydiving experience.In a press release, Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude towards the brave men and women who have served the nation, saying, "Texans and Americans owe so...