Texas
January 27th, 2022
With 2021 behind us, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the things we have accomplished together for North Texas, and for America as a whole.
January 26th, 2022
A manhunt is underway for the suspect in what is described as the “ruthless, savage execution” of Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Office Corporal Charles Galloway.
January 25th, 2022
Using ecosystem restoration and recreation benefits as a foundation, the project will provide significant environmental and community benefits, such as improving environmental and water quality conditions in a densely...
January 21st, 2022
In the days ahead, forecasters anticipate wide swaths of the state could experience their coldest temperatures of the season, with lows dipping to — or below — freezing.
January 17th, 2022
In Dawes v. Dallas County, a related case to the O'Donnell and Russell Harris County bail bond cases, the Fifth Circuit laid out the rules for Texas in pretrial bail.
January 11th, 2022
The two-term Republican governor likely faces off against a Democratic challenger. Watch as we go behind the scenes.
January 10th, 2022
The highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has Texans searching for testing sites, but some places and some home tests may be scams.
January 3rd, 2022
Other new laws include transparency for long-term care facilities and trademark protections for restaurants.
December 30th, 2021
According to this timeless Southern tradition, eating a black-eyed pea on New Year’s Day brings good luck for the year ahead.
December 17th, 2021
Legislation I authored was included in this year’s NDAA to benefit Texas military instillations and servicemembers as well as support ongoing national security efforts.
January 26th, 2022
I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and community members who are affected by this tragedy. I have no doubt there will be swift justice in the capture and prosecution of this dangerous criminal.
January 25th, 2022
While six flags have flown over Texas, the one we know and love today has withstood the test of time. Whenever we catch a glimpse of the Lone Star flag billowing in the wind, let's take a moment to thank our lucky stars for...
January 24th, 2022
Eleven Republicans are vying to claim the party's mantle in the district — which encompasses north Houston and the Woodlands — and most would not have dared to challenge the retiring congressman.
January 21st, 2022
I issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a work plan that includes $403 million dollars for the Trinity River Vision/Central City flood control project.
January 12th, 2022
El Paso serves as a key hub for bilateral relations, trade and military operations and the institutions I met with this week highlight how important this city is to the nation.
January 11th, 2022
The High-Speed Rail Land Acquisition Assurance Act as filed will require companies to acquire all the land needed to finish a high-speed rail project before construction can begin.
January 7th, 2022
Local media outlet reports indicate the employees of a West Texas nursing home walked out and left residents without proper levels of care following complaints of staffing shortages over the past weekend.
January 3rd, 2022
I sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra recently demanding answers about why the department's rationing of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments for COVID has left Texans without potential...
December 21st, 2021
In Texas, thanks to a timely new law that went into effect this month, mail-order abortion drugs are banned and will not put women at risk.
December 17th, 2021
In the desire to protect American taxpayers and Texas rural communities, we continue to oppose any taxpayers-subsidized federal funding for Texas Central.