WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, went to the Senate floor today to try to pass the Secure the Border Act. Senate Democrats […]
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Senate Passes Cruz Resolution Blocking Biden Rule Against Gas Furnaces
Cruz: “I urge the House to take up this Resolution expeditiously and pass it.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Senate voted in a bipartisan manner to pass a resolution he authored disapproving […]
Texas A&M System Steps Up to Stabilize Texas Energy Grid
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System today took its first steps toward creating a peaker power network on land it owns across the state to help stabilize the Texas power grid during peak demand. Peaker power plants, also […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Discusses Last Week’s Devastating Storms in Texas
‘Houston and southeast Texas are no strangers to hurricanes and natural disasters, but this was something altogether different.’ ‘Texans did as they always do: They immediately mobilized to support those who suffered the worst impact.’ ‘As we move from rescue to recovery efforts, my team and I are […]
Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation Protecting IVF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the IVF Protection Act to ensure that states do not prohibit access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill does not compel any person or organization to […]
Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1
AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged. Regulations for red snapper in federal waters consist of: Two fish per person per day […]
Texas Labor Market Continues to Expand in April With More Than 42,000 Jobs Added
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market once again set record-high levels for jobs, employed Texans, and the civilian labor force. April marks the 37th consecutive month of positive annual job growth. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,159,000 […]
Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month
AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety Month and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow some simple yet effective […]
Texas Tech School of Banking Celebrating 50th Anniversary
The school, held each summer, brings together bankers from all over the Southwestern U.S. seeking to advance their careers in banking management and leadership. For five decades, the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University has served as a tremendous asset […]
Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 25-27
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May […]
