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.
November 30th, 2023
Misclassification puts law-abiding employers at a significant cost disadvantage and amounts to tax fraud by corporations that skirt the law. These practices degrade the construction industry while cheating taxpayers and...
November 22nd, 2023
Immigration experts and business leaders discussed faults of the outdated US immigration system and urged lawmakers to pass bipartisan legislative solutions during a recent gathering at Rice University
November 21st, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Port San Antonio President and CEO Jim Perschbach to discuss Port San Antonio’s impact on Bexar County, including its initiatives to cultivate interest in STEM...
November 20th, 2023
On Tuesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against Congress’ continuing resolution:
October 31st, 2023
Very proud to announce that our team has returned nearly $11 million back to our friends and neighbors in #TX38.It’s an honor to continue working for YOU.
October 12th, 2023
Experts on immigration policy discussed the US inflationary workforce shortage crisis and its impact on the economy and businesses nationwide on a recent
October 5th, 2023
The recent Supreme Court case about affirmative action in university admissions (SFFA v. Harvard) paralleled a broader social debate over meritocracy.
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.
November 29th, 2023
Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the House Budget Committee’s hearing to examine several legislative proposals to create a bipartisan fiscal commission.
November 21st, 2023
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, introduced legislation to repeal the harmful Superfund tax imposed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
November 20th, 2023
As Chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), I held a bicameral meeting with Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Lead Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Senator John Barrasso,...
November 13th, 2023
As the days grow shorter and cooler, pecan trees in Texas prepare for their annual debut. Leaves take on hues of amber and crimson, painting a breathtaking landscape that attracts visitors from near and far. Amidst this...
October 26th, 2023
As the 2024 presidential campaign heats up, divisive, misleading rhetoric on immigration is spreading — in contrast to the solutions Americans want.
October 9th, 2023
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Meals for At-Risk Americans Act, which would streamline the application process, provide guidance to states, and increase...
October 4th, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged the Democrat Majority Leader to reverse his decision to recess the Senate this Wednesday evening for the next 12 days given Congress’ government funding deadline in mid-...
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...