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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Self, Colleagues Introduce MACARTHUR Act Reaffirming West Point’s Commitment to Meritocracy and American Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas-03) introduced the Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic (MACARTHUR) Act, after the United […]

Sen. Cruz Introduces Resolution to Repeal Biden Appliances Rule on Gas Heaters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to repeal a Biden administration Department of Energy (DOE) rule banning certain natural gas water heaters. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Once again, Democrats are waging a war on […]

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Installations from Adversary Land Purchases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to protect Department of Defense (DOD) installations and training areas from our adversaries. The bill restricts the purchase of certain property by a foreign person acting for […]

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces $700 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure Projects

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today awards totaling $701.9 million for the second round of the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas Program (BOOT II), aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing broadband access for unserved and underserved communities across […]

Pair of Fishing Legends to be Inducted into Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame announces two inductees to its class of 2025 — Ann Thomasson-Wilson of Jasper, Texas and Rick Clunn of Ava, Missouri. Thomasson-Wilson is a two-time bass fishing World Champion, fishing tackle innovator and owner […]

Statement From Speaker Burrows on House Base Budget Proposal for 2026-2027 Biennium

State of Texas Speaker

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released a statement following the filing of the House’s base budget proposal for the 2026–2027 biennium. Substantially identical to the Senate’s base budget proposal, this initial step in the […]

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 […]

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 […]