WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the Supreme Court of the United States, Attorney General Ken Paxton defended a Texas law requiring online pornography sites to verify the user’s age to protect children from being exposed to harmful content. In 2023, […]
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Texas State Parks Kicks Off 2025 with Record Breaking First Day Hikes
AUSTIN – For the third consecutive year, Texas State Parks launched the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First Day Hikes events around the state. On Jan. 1, 83 state parks hosted 178 events where 9,484 participants hiked […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Hold Elite University Endowments Accountable
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 […]
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 […]
