Voting Resources
Economy
It is no accident that Texas consistently leads the nation in job creation. Some have described this economic powerhouse as a "Texas Miracle." But, we know better than that. The Texas Economic Experience is rooted in concepts and principles that will work anywhere they're tried: Keeping taxes low, creating a predictable regulatory climate, cracking down on lawsuit abuse, and investing in critical infrastructure like roads, water and schools in a fiscally responsible way.
September 28th, 2023
The passage of FL state SB 1718 has cast a shadow over the state's economy and has had consequences not only for local businesses and residents, but also for Governor Ron DeSantis's political standing in Florida’s Republican...
September 21st, 2023
The House Budget Committee passed the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2024-FY2033, which would reduce the deficit by $16 trillion and balance the federal budget in 10 years. The budget resolution was passed out of...
September 8th, 2023
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wrote an op-ed that appeared in Friday’s edition of the Austin American-Statesman.
September 6th, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate’s lengthy September to-do list, including funding the government, and backed House Republicans’ efforts to curb Democrats’ out-of-control spending. Excerpts...
August 31st, 2023
U.S.
August 28th, 2023
Since President Biden took office over two years ago, costs for Americans have skyrocketed. President Biden's 'Bidenomics' plan is making everyday goods unaffordable. Since President Biden Took Office:
August 22nd, 2023
Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spent the day meeting with producers, touring state-of-the-art West Texas ag facilities, and discussing the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.Included below are highlights...
August 15th, 2023
U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to allow producers to protect their livestock from Crested Caracaras (tropical black and white falcons that behave like vultures) that are killing, injuring,...
August 11th, 2023
Designating the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species has nothing to do with protecting it. It is merely a vehicle to shut down oil & gas production in the Permian Basin, which will also make it more difficult...
August 8th, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the “Personalized Care Act”, legislation that will put millions of Americans in control of their healthcare choices by expanding Health Savings...
September 21st, 2023
In a letter to Members of Congress, prominent evangelical denominations, ministries and organizations explain that the eventual termination of DACA presents “a foreseeable crisis on the near horizon,” when an estimated 600,...
September 14th, 2023
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on "Unlocking America's Potential: How Immigration Fuels Economic Growth and Our Competitive Advantage"
September 7th, 2023
Fortune 500 Companies with Immigrant Roots Generated More Money Than the GDP of Most Western Nations
This year’s Fortune 500 list shows one fact that remained unchanged from previous years: the profound role that immigrants and their children have played in establishing many of this country’s most successful and influential...
August 31st, 2023
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter today urging leadership of the U.S.
August 30th, 2023
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, met with South Texas agricultural leaders to discuss priorities for the next Farm Bill.
August 24th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced his latest bipartisan bill establishing a hotline through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide mental health support for farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and...
August 15th, 2023
The Broadband Buildout Accountability Act would increase transparency for the $42 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grant awarded to the National...
August 14th, 2023
Congressman Jake Ellzey and State Representative Cody Harris released the following statement after Amtrak and Texas Central announced that they would evaluate a potential partnership to further study the Texas high-speed...
August 9th, 2023
The CROP Act will create a more equitable balance of USDA and EPA input, ensuring pesticide regulations reflect both producer and environmental considerations.
August 7th, 2023
Rep. Van Duyne Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans from Unfair Taxes in Global Tax Pact
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne helped introduce the Unfair Tax Prevention Act, legislation to discourage foreign countries from attacking U.S. jobs and tax revenues through the Organization for Economic Co-operation and...
