WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill that would raise the excise tax levied on certain private university endowment profits from 1.4% to 21%. “Elite private universities have accumulated and sit on massive university endowments and pay a tax […]
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GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD READY TO ROLL INTO 2025 SEASON
Weekly excursions, special events and exciting family-friendly fun are all onboard for 2025 GRAPEVINE, Texas (January 14, 2025) – All aboard! Take a ride back in time on Grapevine Vintage Railroad, where history and hospitality create lifetime memories for the […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Named Chairman of T&I Subcommittee on Aviation
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) was named Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation. The Aviation Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing civil aviation matters, including safety, infrastructure, labor, commerce, and international issues. The Subcommittee oversees all the […]
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Election of Rep. Dustin Burrows as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the election of Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives: “Today, on the second ballot, Republican Dustin Burrows was elected Speaker of the Texas […]
HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting services and programs dedicated to the fight against human trafficking. Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas. “Texas continues to lead the fight against the […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Buchanan Introduce the Thin Blue Line Act to Punish Criminals that Target Law Enforcement and Other First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. Federal law already makes the targeting, killing, or attempted […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Biden Admin Cuba Decision
“Obama-Biden officials are continuing their legacy of closing out administrations with rank appeasement of the Cuban regime” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement about the Biden administration’s […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Ted Cruz Reintroduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the bicameral Justice for Jocelyn Act. This legislation would improve the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. “The Venezuelan illegal aliens who murdered 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray should have […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Reimpose Terrorism Sanctions and Designate Iran-Controlled Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced his legislation to designate the Iran-controlled Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The bill would also impose additional sanctions on the Houthis’s top three leaders, contingent upon […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Legislation Fighting to Secure Justice for 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22) introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act. The bill enhances the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. It […]
