WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation that will prevent companies that manage investment funds held in federal employee retirement accounts from using those holdings to vote in corporate shareholder meetings to force leftist Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Diversity, […]
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Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief in Case Challenging DHS’s Unlawful Issuance of Visas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in the case Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. Department of Homeland Security. Sens. Mike Lee […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Certifies 2024-25 State Budget
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced his certification of House Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act that was approved by both houses during the recently gaveled Regular Session of the 88th Texas Legislature. The bill now heads to the desk […]
Sens. Cruz, Hagerty, Bipartisan Group of Senators Demand Biden Administration Address Harmful Side Effects of Impractical DOE Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 45 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, raising their concern about a proposed rule by the DOE that purports […]
Sen. Cruz Tours UT Tyler Health Science Center
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today toured the University of Texas Tyler Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas. Sen. Cruz toured the Public Health Lab of East Texas and participated in a roundtable with UT Tyler leadership. About the tour, […]
IDEA Public Schools, Western Governors University Announce Partnership
IDEA students, staff and alumni eligible for $2,500 scholarships IDEA Public Schools has signed a partnership agreement with Western Governors University (WGU), an accredited, online nonprofit university to provide operators the opportunity to pursue multiple paths to higher education and professional development. As part of […]
State Library’s Talking Book Program Partners with Austin Public Library to Unveil Braille Enhanced StoryWalk
The Texas Talking Book Program and Austin Public Library (APL) have partnered to create an accessible, braille-enhanced StoryWalk® at APL’s Windsor Park branch. Now open to the public, the StoryWalk® is located at 5833 Westminster Dr. in Austin. A StoryWalk® is […]
Property Sale Prompts Fairfield Lake State Park Closure
AUSTIN— Fairfield Lake State Park will close to the public beginning 10 p.m. June 4. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners continue to pursue options for saving Fairfield Lake State Park, including through condemnation,” said Commission Chairman Arch “Beaver” Aplin III. […]
Texas Legislature Puts the Bite on Fake Service Dogs
During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 4164, authored by Representative Phillip Cortez (D-San Antonio) and sponsored by Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston). HB 4164 increases the fines for individuals attempting to masquerade their dogs as Service Dogs and adds […]
Sen. Cruz & Colleagues Recognize Rough Riders During 125th Anniversary of Spanish-American War
Today, as the United States marks the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American War in 2023, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), announced a resolution designating June 2nd as National Rough Riders Day. The First United States Volunteer Calvary, nicknamed […]
