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.
May 4th, 2026
U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) today introduced the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act on National Apprenticeship Day, creating a refundable payroll...
April 30th, 2026
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) joined veterans, mixed-status families, farmers, faith leaders, and employers at the U.S. Capitol April 22 to...
April 27th, 2026
The House Appropriations Committee unanimously voted to advance the FY2027 Military Construction Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act yesterday, marking the first appropriations bill to pass the...
April 25th, 2026
This week, I had the honor of speaking at Texas A&M University's inaugural Civil Discourse Symposium, which also featured Vice President Mike Pence.
April 19th, 2026
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought at a hearing on
April 15th, 2026
On this Tax Day, remember: Democrats tried to raise your taxes—but we stopped them.Last June, I helped pass the Big Beautiful Bill, preventing the largest tax hike in American history and delivering real relief to...
April 8th, 2026
Ahead of their visit to the UT Tyler Health Science Center Wednesday, U.S.
April 7th, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs.
April 6th, 2026
In the height of tax season, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03). The legislation codifies taxpayer protections to ensure the Internal...
April 2nd, 2026
Authored by Thomas A. Berry, Dan Greenberg, and Kimberly Coleman and originally published on cato.org
May 2nd, 2026
Congressman Jake Ellzey supported the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, legislation designed to strengthen America’s agricultural economy, support family farmers and ranchers, improve food affordability, and...
April 28th, 2026
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S.
April 27th, 2026
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive legislative package to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters that includes his ...
April 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined bipartisan lawmakers, veterans, families, farmers, faith leaders, employers, and the American Business Immigration Coalition (...
April 16th, 2026
These changes are happening outside the typical legislative process, contributing to confusion even within the agencies responsible for implementation.
April 9th, 2026
The coalition brings together leaders from across the country, including employers, faith leaders, educators, and advocates, who recognize that the current system is failing communities, workers, and the economy, and that...
April 8th, 2026
As the U.S. confronts a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, the Lowe's Foundation announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program...
April 6th, 2026
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bill to protect American property abroad
April 3rd, 2026
High-Level Officials Visit Goodfellow Air Force Base: My team was honored to attend and represent our office as the City of San Angelo and Goodfellow Air Force Base welcomed U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach...
April 1st, 2026
This week, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider the implemented countervailing duty on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. Rep. Fallon was joined...


































