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.
January 14th, 2026
Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), legislation to end Wall Street’s exploitation of American consumers and small businesses through excessive credit...
January 8th, 2026
The Edinburg Republican announced on Monday her plans to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor, after South Texas builders voiced frustration with how immigration arrests at construction sites were negatively impacting...
December 22nd, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the San Antonio Express News on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts, which will put...
December 22nd, 2025
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a telephone town hall with Texas agriculture leaders and experts.
December 18th, 2025
Authored by David J. Bier and originally published on cato.org
December 10th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after President Trump
December 4th, 2025
Authored by Alex Nguyen, graphic by Chris Essig, originally published on texastribune.org
December 2nd, 2025
U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced today that the Tax Court Improvement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. The legislation previously advanced out of the...
November 25th, 2025
Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) applauds the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) for receiving a federal grant for a new Maintenance Facility.
November 20th, 2025
Texas is strongest when Texans stand together — and that includes the immigrants who help power our economy, enrich our communities, and strengthen the fabric of our state.
January 12th, 2026
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) secured more than $30 million for critical projects in Texas’ 14th Congressional District as part of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and...
December 23rd, 2025
The Trump administration has stated that immigration raids are targeting the “worst of the worst.” However, the detention story of Luis, a handyman and family man with no criminal background who moved to Housto
December 22nd, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Fair Wages for Farmers Act (FWFA) to streamline and reform the H-2A program by codifying two recent Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security rulemakings...
December 21st, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement celebrating the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)agreement with Mexico to meet their water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty and the...
December 11th, 2025
The DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R.4393) is surging nationwide as a broad coalition of employers, faith leaders, community organizations, and bipartisan lawmakers continues to join its ranks. More than 50 national organizations...
December 9th, 2025
U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, celebrated the House passage of her legislation, H.R. 2965 - Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025.
December 3rd, 2025
Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) has introduced the bipartisan Independence Investment Fund Act, legislation establishing a dedicated investment fund within the Department of the Treasury to support U.S. based companies...
November 25th, 2025
American Immigration Council's latest newsletter includes a tool to submit a comment to USCIS to withdraw its recent rule that takes away automatic work permit extensions for certain immigrants. Comments are due by 11:59...
November 25th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, legislation that safeguards America’s energy security, protects West Texas jobs,...
November 13th, 2025
Authored by Uriel J. Garcia and originally published on texastribune.org



































