A federal appeals court sided with Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a case challenging the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for Texas National Guard members, ruling that the federal government’s attempt to punish noncompliance with the mandate was unconstitutional. The court […]
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Texas Civilian Labor Force Reaches Record 15 Million People
Number employed and job count also set record highs For the first time in history, the Texas seasonally adjusted civilian labor force crossed the 15 million threshold, adding 49,000 people over the month to reach 15,009,300 in May. Though the […]
Sens. Cruz, Rick Scott, and Moran Join Rep. Stefanik In Introducing Make American Flags in America Act on Flag Day
To celebrate Flag Day, June 14, 2023, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), introduced legislation to require American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be manufactured completely in the […]
Sens. Cruz, Braun Introduce Bill to Abolish Office of Financial Research
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) reintroduced legislation today to eliminate the Office of Financial Research, a stark example of redundancy and unaccountability within the Treasury Department. Sen. Cruz previously introduced this bill in 2019 and 2021. About the […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Rename Plano VA Clinic for Late Representative Sam Johnson
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act, which would rename the Veterans Affairs clinic in Plano, Texas, to honor the late Congressman Sam Johnson’s legacy of selfless service: […]
Sen. Cruz Lays Out Evidence Showing Bud Light-Dylan Mulvaney Partnership Aimed at Minors
Beer Institute review board to examine if Anheuser-Busch violated industry guidelines in choosing celeb with “special attractiveness” to underage persons In a new 13-page memo to the beer industry’s self-regulatory body, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) details […]
Sen. Cruz Celebrates House Passage of Legislation to Increase Veterans’ Access to Scholarships for Maritime Academies Like Texas A&M Maritime
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement on House passage of the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility to Student Incentive Payments (CADETS) Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.). The bill extends financial […]
Salvador Hector Ochoa named President of Texas A&M University-San Antonio
The Board of Regents voted unanimously today to name Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa as president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Ochoa, who was named the sole finalist for the job May 18, will start Aug. 2. Ochoa is a nationally […]
WGU Texas and Single Moms Society Sign Partnership
Partnership supports single parents looking to advance their careers through education WGU Texas and Single Moms Society announce a partnership to support single parents who want to advance their careers through education with pathways to earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU Texas. Single […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Upcoming Changes to Texas Broadband Development Program
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar applauded the signing of crucial legislation giving his office greater flexibility and resources as he works to expand access to reliable high-speed internet throughout Texas. Additionally, Hegar announced today his agency is making changes to the […]
