(AUSTIN) —To make economic information more accessible and understandable, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced his office is updating the design and content of its Fiscal Notes publication, leveraging his agency’s wealth of data and highly knowledgeable subject-matter experts. In addition to traditional stories, the […]
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Sen. Cruz Joins Updated Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act That Protects Children, Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. Following the Senate Judiciary […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement After Russian Regime Announces Death of Dissident Alexei Navalny
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) , a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after Russia announced the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny: “The Russian regime has been trying to murder Alexei […]
In Houston, Cornyn to Preview New Legislation to Improve Workforce Reentry Programs
Discussion Will Include Personal Success Stories & Tour of Goodwill Career Center AUSTIN — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will participate in a roundtable discussion this Monday at Goodwill Houston to hear feedback from local employers, workforce development officials and formerly […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Financial Companies Withdrawing from Climate Change Group
(AUSTIN) — Today, both J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and State Street Global Advisors announced they would withdraw from the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), with State Street commenting that the “enhanced Climate Action 100+ Phase 2 requirements for signatories are not consistent with our independent approach to […]
Sen. Cruz Leads Senate Republicans in Letter Calling for DOJ to Investigate UN Fundraising Group for Hamas Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committees, today sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into UNRWA […]
Sen. Cruz Announces Key Senior Staff Hires and Promotions
HOUSTON, Texas — Sen. Cruz (R-Texas) today announced several staff updates in his Senate office. “I’m excited to be bringing in an outstanding new Deputy Chief of Staff in Victoria Ellington, and to announce the promotions of several key staffers,” said Senator […]
Sens. Cruz, Graham, Republican Judiciary Committee Colleagues Push Back on Rutgers University for Radical Efforts to Promote Antisemitic Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in sending investigatory letters about the source of financial support for the Rutgers University Center for Security, Race and Rights. […]
TWC Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
AUSTIN – In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recognizes the value of CTE programs and the achievements of students who pursue high-skill technical careers in more than 750 unique occupations across the […]
Sen. Cruz Condemns Biden Administration Closing Eagle Pass Bridge for Second Time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after the Biden administration’s Customs and Border Protections Office of Field Operations closed vehicle processing at Bridge 1 and the international railway crossing bridge in Eagle Pass and El Paso, […]
