AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated two top staff members after President Donald Trump announced their appointments to the White House National Economic Council (“NEC”). Paige Willey served as the Director of Communications for the Office of the Attorney […]
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Texas Prepares to Launch LEO Satellite Grant Program to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Areas
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is piloting a competitive grant program to support the deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service in rural, unserved areas of Texas, using $30 million from […]
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 […]
Cornyn Applauds $50M CHIPS Funding Announcement for Sumika in Baytown
Award Will Promote Workforce Readiness at San Jacinto Community College WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it has reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) with Sumika Semiconductor […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to stop Joe Biden’s effort to ban gas-powered water heaters as part of his radical environmental agenda that hurts consumers. Paxton and a multi-state coalition of Attorneys General are challenging the unlawful […]
Cornyn Meets with Sugar Land Mayor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman to discuss the thriving city’s infrastructure needs. See photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Arrington Introduce Legislation to Repeal Biden’s Offshore Drilling Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19) introduced legislation to repeal an Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 6, 2025 that banned American energy exploration on over 625 million acres of offshore territory. […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation Eliminating Natural Gas Tax, Bolstering American Energy Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation today to repeal the Biden administration’s Natural Gas Tax in the Inflation Reduction Act. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Democratic policies have forced Americans to endure historic inflation and economic pain, and have […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Prevent the Creation of an Unlawful Methane Tax Which Would Harm America’s Energy Industry
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton led a 23-State coalition to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for adopting a Final Rule that would unlawfully tax the oil and gas industry in the last days of the Biden Administration. […]
Sen. Cruz Fights to Restore Fairness for Military Servicemembers Adversely Impacted by the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2025. The legislation provides remedies for military servicemembers harmed by the Department of Defense’s (DOD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It is language […]
