AUSTIN – The Texas Trustee Implementation Group for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill seeks public input on the recently released Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #3: Restoration of Wetlands, Coastal and Nearshore Habitats (Draft Plan). In addition, the group solicits public comment […]
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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Carey, Colleagues Work to Overturn Biden Admin IRS Rule Sending American Cryptocurrency Innovation Overseas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales rule. That rule […]
Got The Texas Blues
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas Texas blues isn’t just a genre, it’s the heartbeat of the Lone Star State. Born out of struggle and resilience, this music reflects the very soul of Texas. At the forefront of Texas blues […]
Sen. Cruz Statement on Retirement Announcement of Jason Owens, 26th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the retirement announcement of Jason Owens, former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. Sen. Cruz said, “For the past 28 years, Jason has dedicated his life and career serving […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Hern Introduce School Choice Legislation Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.-01) introduced the Student Empowerment Act today to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “School choice is the civil […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Celebrates the Inauguration of President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. “It is a great day in America. President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era and the triumphant return to […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Statement on the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States: “Today marks the beginning of America’s Golden Age,” said Congressman Nehls. “President Trump is the greatest President of […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden During the Administration’s Final Hours to Stop Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s unlawful restriction of offshore drilling in violation of federal law. W&T Offshore, Inc, joined Attorney General Paxton in the lawsuit, […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released the Tax Exemptions and Tax Incidence Report, which estimates the value of each exemption, exclusion, discount, deduction, special accounting method, credit, refund and special appraisal available to payers of Texas’ sales, franchise, motor vehicle […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration’s Unlawful DACA Policy at the Fifth Circuit, Securing a Major Win for Texas and Border Security
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which affirmed a district court’s ruling that the Biden Administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) policy is unlawful. The […]
