Under the "no tax on tips" provision of H.R. 1 – "The One Big Beautiful Bill" various occupations are excluded from federal taxes on tipped income, and up to $25,000 can be deducted in tipped income annually from 2025–2028. The Trump administration has officially released the list of occupations that qualify for the "no tax on tips" provision of H.R. 1. See further Treasury Department sourcing.
Governor Abbott participated in a press conference at the Texas Firefighter Wildland Urban Interface "Train the Trainer" program to discuss urban wildfire threats. The Governor was joined by Representative David Cook, Representative Pat Curry, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Agency Chief Mike Wisko, International Association of Fire Fighters General Secretary Treasurer Frank Lima, Texas A&M Forest Service Planning and Preparedness Department Head Kyle Mills, and other local and state officials and leaders.
Homeowners and renters whose homes sustained damage and aren't insured now have until Sunday, Sept. 28 to apply, according to the agency. Several counties, including Kerr, where more than 100 people from all across the state died when the Guadalupe River rose to historic levels the morning of July Fourth, were designated for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration in the wake of the natural disaster.
Our good friend Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's Reform Party, was in Washington, warning Congress against adopting a version of the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act. That law requires tech platforms to remove legal but "harmful" content if a bureaucrat declares it so. Apparently banned speech is like pornography - they know it when they see it. This poses a danger to commercial speech not only for the British but also for Americans who travel to or do business in the UK.
Every week, President Trump is putting America first on the world stage, cutting tougher trade deals, squeezing NATO freeloaders, and making sure foreign governments finally pay their bills. Now Congress is stepping up to back him. Right before the August recess, lawmakers tucked language into an appropriations bill blasting foreign governments that have been stiffing U.S. businesses and taxpayers. Now that they’re back, they’re ready to turn up the heat.
"We are shaping the Texas economy as the best state for business development, job opportunities, and exports," said Governor Greg Abbott, delivering remarks that touted the legislative victories of the 89th Legislature during the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" luncheon earlier today. “Together, we'll continue to remain the No. 1 state for doing business," said Abbott.
The National Strategy for School Security Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive, federal framework for school campuses across the nation to improve their security posture against threats of targeted violence. This national strategy must identify specific school security vulnerabilities and outline all existing recommendations, funding, and programs that are available to overcome these threats.
The VLB Veterans Land Loan Program is the only one of its kind in the nation, giving Texas Veterans and Military Members the opportunity to borrow up to $150,000 to purchase land at a competitive interest rate with a minimum five percent down payment for tracts of one acre or more. Through the Dual Spouse Land Loan Benefit, two Veterans who are spouses and are individually eligible to borrow up to $225,000.
The Democrats are going full “Dodgeball” by deciding – after their latest perverted, weirdo constituent went on a mass murder spree of little Christian kids – that they should take aim at the idea of prayer. Apparently the big problem in the aftermath of yet another Dem-aligned killer is that we Americans are turning to God – not our Elite Democrat betters. They think we should be on our knees before them, submitting.
We engage in an enormous amount of trade each year, about $800 billion in total. Nearly $300 billion of that is between the United States and Texas alone. Texas and Mexico have long had an intertwined history. We share culture, family, and significant economic ties. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, I have been especially vigorous in leading the fight for more trade between the United States and Mexico, and in particular, advocating for building more bridges between South Texas and Mexico.
Recently, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) was hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in Alaska for an update on national security missions in the Arctic Circle. Congressman Gonzales started the strategic visit in Anchorage and traveled to meet with U.S. Coast Guard leadership at USCG Base Kodiak for an update on the U.S. Coast Guard’s missions in the Arctic. The U.S. Coast Guard is a vital lifeline for the Arctic region, often serving as the first agency to respond to lifesaving missions and national security incidents.
“The Texas Senate is committed to protecting the unborn. Today, we passed HB 7 to make sure abortion-inducing drugs cannot be distributed in Texas for the purpose of carrying out an unlawful abortion. Once enacted, this bill will protect the lives of thousands of Texas children. I thank Sen. Hughes for his continued impassioned defense of life in Texas.”
To help combat a critical criminal issue in the Texas energy industry – the theft of petroleum products – the Railroad Commission is now accepting applications for membership on the State Taskforce on Petroleum Theft (STOPTHEFT).The task force was created in Senate Bill 494 passed by the 89th Legislature, with the aim to study and make recommendations related to preventing petroleum theft.
Following the horrific shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that killed two children and wounded 18 others, Mayor Jacob Frey (D) said of the self-proclaimed transgender woman: "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any other community out there has lost their sense of common humanity. We should not be operating out of a place of hate for anyone." It was a shocking comment as parents and others mourned the dead and injured.
"It's my unique privilege to represent nearly half of the U.S.-Mexico Border in Congress – from El Paso to Del Rio and Eagle Pass, and from San Antonio to Presidio. What happens in these places has global implications, and that's why it's critical to be forward-thinking in our border infrastructure," said Cong. Tony Gonzales, announcing up to $400 million in financing to conserve water supply sources along the Border.
Four years ago last week, the Biden White House conducted its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan — and it was a disaster of epic proportions. The tragedy didn’t have to happen; it was the direct result of the Biden Administration's failure. On August 26th, 2021, 13 brave U.S. Servicemembers were killed by a terrorist at Abbey Gate. We must never forget the young Americans heroes who gave everything in service to our nation.
“Finalizing this authorization moves us closer to delivering more American LNG to the world, advancing President Trump’s energy dominance agenda,” said Sect. of Energy Chris Wright, announcing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) final authorization for Commonwealth LNG to export U.S. Natural Gas as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from its proposed project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
"Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation," said Gov. Greg Abbott, as he and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced that the "Free College Application Week" – a statewide initiative to help Texas residents apply to public colleges at no cost – will take place from Oct. 13th-19th, 2025.
