On the Record

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Texas Again Leads Nation with Jobs Surge in February

“Texas continues to dominate the nation in job creation because we've built a framework that allows free enterprise to flourish and hardworking Texans to succeed, That's why businesses are growing here, why jobs are growing here, and why the future is building here,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, celebrating another 49,800 jobs being created during February, and Texas setting records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force.

03.26.2024
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Sen. Cruz: 'Proud of Bi-Partisan Work' Benefiting All Texans, as Interstate 27 Act Signed into Law

“I’m so proud to have successfully worked with Community Leaders & Business Owners, and for all the bipartisan work we've accomplished to deliver the benefits that Interstate 27 will bring," said Sen. Ted Cruz, after his bipartisan effort naming the Ports-to-Plains Corridor between Laredo, Texas, and Raton, New Mexico was signed into law. The I-27 "Ports-to-Plains Corridor" will impact 26 West Texas counties and upgrade the region's critical highway system and roadways used by Texas farmers & ranchers.

03.26.2024
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American Veterans Traveling Tribute Comes to Ussery-Roan Texas Veterans Home in Amarillo

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. is known as "The Wall That Heals." However, since few Americans can travel to experience the black granite walls inscribed with the names of men & women who gave their lives or remain missing, Texas Land Commissioner & Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham is reminding Texans that The Traveling Vietnam Wall & Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display in Amarillo from Wednesday, March 27th to Thursday, March 28th.

03.26.2024
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State Rep. Oliverson Declares Run for Texas House Speaker in Austin

“The dysfunction in the Texas House during 2023 highlights a need for change at the Capitol in Austin. Two weeks ago, Republican voters across the state sent a strong and unmistakable signal that Texas needs a new paradigm. Ineffective leadership in the House brought about the first – the frustration of the voters underscores the second. For these reasons, I am announcing my candidacy for Speaker of the Texas House for the 89th Session," said Mr. Oliverson.

03.25.2024
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Sen. Cruz: Biden Facilitates, Gives Victory to Hamas by Abstaining from Vote on U.N. Resolution

“Today's resolution is a capitulation to – and a victory for – Hamas. It does not acknowledge, let alone condemn the atrocities of October 7th, the worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It includes language calling for the release of hostages, which is designed to be ignored – and will be ignored by Hamas. ​​​​Indeed, this resolution will further entrench Hamas, and reverses what the Biden Administration said was its policy linking a ceasefire to the release of hostages," said Cruz.

03.25.2024
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Governor Abbott Announces New Eastman Investment In Longview

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Eastman will add an additional manufacturing facility at its existing site in Longview, Texas. Eastman produces specialty materials found in items people use every day globally, like eyewear, cosmetics packaging, medical equipment, textiles, films, coatings, and more. The project will create more than 200 new jobs and approximately $1.2 billion in capital investment.

03.25.2024
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Babin Introduces the Remain in Canada Act

According to the CBP’s own data, the 2023 Biden-Trudeau agreement on asylum has failed to lower the number of encounters at the U.S.-Canada border. It’s also done nothing to prevent or combat the Biden administration’s ridiculous parole policies, allowing unchecked illegals to pour into and across our country. Under President Trump, we had the most secure borders seen in decades. President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy worked to mitigate unlawful entry, secure the southern border, and hold Mexico accountable.

03.22.2024
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GLO Comm. Buckingham Sues Biden White House Over New Liquified Natural Gas Exports Freeze

“With Joe Biden’s decision to pause Liquified Natural Gas Exports (LNG,) the outright assault on our nation's Energy & Fossil Fuels Industry is reaching a fever pitch. As the steward of 13 million acres of energy-rich state land, I promised Texans to manage it wisely – and Biden’s move to halt new LNG exports will steal from Texas schoolchildren and lead us further away from true energy independence. I cannot allow that to happen under my watch,” said Texas Land Comm. Dawn Buckingham.

03.22.2024
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Texas Oil & Gas Commissioner Applauds State Board of Education’s Cancellation of BlackRock’s $8.5 Billion Contract

Following news that the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) and Chairman Aaron Kinsey would terminate an $8.5 billion contract with BlackRock, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded the SBOE’s decision, which protects Texas' Permanent School Fund and classrooms across the state and said the following: “Texas state leadership continues to land blows to BlackRock and woke financial corporations pushing a pro-ESG/anti-fossil fuel agenda!”

03.22.2024
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Presses Military Leadership on Quality of Life Issues Facing Our Nation’s Servicemembers

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) questioned military leaders on quality-of-life issues facing our servicemembers and their families during today’s House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies oversight hearing. Additionally, Congressman Gonzales questioned Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David Flosi, on current living conditions at Joint Base-San Antonio (JBSA).

03.22.2024
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Sen. Cruz Praises Supreme Court’s Support Of Texas And The Rule Of Law

“Today, the Supreme Court allowed S.B. 4 to be enforced while Texas continues to fight for the law in court. This was the right decision. My legislation, the Senate companion to H.R. 2, would help to alleviate this crisis at the federal level, so that Texas doesn’t need to secure the border alone. H.R. 2 would punish visa overstays, reform immigration parole, asylum, and legal immigration workforce issues, and prevent uncontrolled alien flow into the United States.”

03.20.2024
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Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Pre­vails at SCO­TUS Allow­ing Texas Immi­gra­tion Law to Take Effect

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory as the Supreme Court of the United States denied emergency motions filed by the Biden Administration and various other organizations seeking to block enforcement of Texas’s recent immigration law, SB 4.  Today’s order vacates the administrative stay previously issued by the Supreme Court, thus allowing Texas to immediately enforce the law while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decides whether to grant a stay pending appeal. 

03.20.2024
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Governor Abbott Announces Appointments To Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee

Governor Greg Abbott announced the inaugural members of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee (TSIC EC) at an announcement event at the University of Texas Dallas (UT Dallas). TSIC EC will govern the work of the Consortium and work with industry stakeholders to ensure Texas’ place as a national leader in advanced semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing.

03.20.2024
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Senators Cruz, Scott, Tuberville & Britt Call for Targeted Sanctions Against Nicaragua Following Religious Persecutions

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, along with Senators Katie Britt, Rick Scott & Tommy Tuberville, are calling on President Biden to impose targeted sanctions against the country of Nicaragua following the Ortega-Murillo regime’s repeated and escalating violations of Religious Freedom. The regime recently arrested 13 pastors and issued arrest warrants for three Americans from the evangelical group Mountain Gateway, who were targeted despite having prior approval and support from the Nicaraguan government.

03.19.2024
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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates 'National Agriculture Week'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced the commencement of the 51st "National Agriculture Week," which is being observed from March 17th to March 24th. National Agriculture Week encourages Americans to understand and value the essential role that farmers, ranchers & ag professionals play in feeding, fueling, and clothing our nation. This year, Commissioner Miller is challenging Texans to engage in educational activities that deepen our appreciation for Texas agriculture.

03.19.2024
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Gov. Abbott Strengthens Texas’ Economic Partnership With United Kingdom

​​​​​​​"From signing our new Statement of Mutual Cooperation, to meeting with Prime Minister Sunak, to holding productive meetings with business leaders, our trip has promoted sustainable economic growth, cutting-edge innovation, and job creation in both Texas and the United Kingdom. There's never been a better time to do business with Texas, and continuing to work with the United Kingdom as we build a brighter economic future for generations to come,” said Governor Greg Abbott.

03.19.2024
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Texas Transports Over 105,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities

Governor Greg Abbott, DPS, and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 504,900 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 40,600 criminal arrests, with more than 36,300 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over 469 million lethal doses of fentanyl during this border mission.

03.18.2024
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For Public Comment: Texas GLO Posts Amendment 4 to the Mitigation State Action Plan

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 4 to the State Action Plan for $4.3 billion in Community Development Block Grants Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) for a federally required 30-day public comment period. Per federal requirements, the GLO must respond to public comments before the amendment can be sent to the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for final approval.

03.18.2024
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Texas 2nd Grader Chosen from Among 1,000s of National Entries to Be Published Among 'Top 10 Winners' in K-3 Grade Category

In 2nd grade, could you imagine finding your name in the index of a nationally published poetry anthology? And if you were a 2nd-grade teacher, how thrilled would you be to have 18 students' poems included? Let me introduce you to Smaya Reddy Devidi, a 2nd grader at Harmony Science Academy in Cedar Park – located just north of Austin – and her teacher Mrs. Manisha Winchell.

03.18.2024
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Gov. Abbott Signs New Economic Development, Expanded Trade Agreement with U.K. for Future Growth

The United Kingdom leads all nations for the number of direct foreign investments in the Lone Star State, and Texas is the #1 State for exports to the United Kingdom. In the last decade, U.K. companies invested $8.6 billion through 326 projects in Texas, creating over 18,200 Texas jobs. "This will make it cheaper and easier for our businesses to thrive in each other's markets, and I thank Gov. Abbott and his team for helping to make it happen," said the U.K.'s Secretary of Business & Trade, Kemi Badenoch.

03.15.2024
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03.26.2024

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