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.
August 22nd, 2025
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) held a roundtable with law enforcement from the West Texas region and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on oilfield theft within the Permian Basin.
August 19th, 2025
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, and Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) in Austin to announce the USDA’s commitment to fund and build a domestic...
August 18th, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of nearly $1 billion in federal...
August 6th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USTRx Act, legislation that creates a Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator at USTR, who would have the responsibility of identifying foreign price controls on...
July 31st, 2025
Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn
Authored by Colleen Deguzman and originally published on texastribune.org
July 28th, 2025
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called attention to the growing threat of the New World screwworm to not only the Texas agriculture industry but cattle production nationwide, previewed an amendment he...
July 23rd, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after he supported the passage of the
July 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new economic analysis by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) reveals that plastic is indispensable to critical U.S. industries – from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and...
July 17th, 2025
On July 15, 2025, a bipartisan group of representatives led by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced an updated version of the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 4393) to fix our nation’s broken immigration...
July 10th, 2025
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August 20th, 2025
Four years ago, the U.S. military evacuated more than 123,000 people from Afghanistan—many of them allies who risked their lives to support American efforts. In response, communities across the country—including American...
August 18th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) applauded U.S. Secretary Brooke L.
August 14th, 2025
Authored by Uriel J. Garcia and originally published on texastribune.org
August 4th, 2025
This week, America's economic growth shattered expectations. After years of reckless taxing and spending, we’ve returned to real economic leadership under President Trump. Our GDP is climbing as the American economy grew by ...
July 30th, 2025
Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) has introduced the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, a bill that repeals three costly provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that restrict consumer choice and drive up the cost of home...
July 23rd, 2025
The bill would allow undocumented immigrants in the country who meet particular criteria — including passing a criminal background check — to earn permanent legal status if they pay a significant fine as restitution for...
July 23rd, 2025
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July 17th, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement applauding President Trump and his reciprocal trade policy:“We finally have a president who is actively challenging the unfair treatment foreign...
July 17th, 2025
The United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and...
July 9th, 2025
Across Texas, ranches and dairy farms are churning out products with rich taste and character in every bite. National Dairy Month is the perfect time for Texans to explore the many delicious contributions of this industry to...































