Texas
March 30th, 2021
The Texas Senate on Monday unanimously approved a sweeping bill that would overhaul the state’s electricity industry and infrastructure, including mandating that power plants prepare for extreme weather and outlawing risky...
March 29th, 2021
It is commonsense solutions like the PPP Extension Act providing targeted relief that makes me proud to work on behalf of local North Texas businesses.
March 26th, 2021
Head Start Programs provide vital services to many of our local families through child care, nutritional programs, sponsored meals and many other initiatives. I am thrilled to see HHS invest significant funds into Kids Are...
March 24th, 2021
The federal State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) compensates states and localities for correctional officer salary expenses for incarcerating illegal immigrants.
March 23rd, 2021
The State of Texas says it will allow all adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29.
March 22nd, 2021
As we continue to combat the pandemic, local health centers have become more important than ever. These funds allow for critical investments to be made in our communities, specifically to our medically underserved and rural...
March 17th, 2021
Expanding and modernizing I-27 through the Texas Panhandle will promote growth by connecting rural areas to the federal Interstate Highway system, strengthen avenues for trade which is particularly advantageous for TX-13’s...
March 15th, 2021
Texas has historically been shortchanged by the Highway Trust Fund, even though it contains more interstate miles than any other state of the union. At the same time, our state also bears massive infrastructure burdens...
March 10th, 2021
Starting Monday, Texas inmates will be able to resume in-person visits with family and friends for the first time since the governor declared a public health disaster a year ago, according to the Texas Department of Criminal...
March 5th, 2021
Here’s a look at how some of the biggest retail businesses in Texas are responding to the change.
March 30th, 2021
HOUSTON– Today, Texans for Economic Growth (TEG) and the Texas Opport
March 29th, 2021
The Houston City Council on Wednesday formally confirmed Mayor Sylvester Turner's pick for the city's new police chief, current Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner.
March 24th, 2021
In the face of hardship, I’m always in awe of the way Texans show up for one another.
March 23rd, 2021
We are making real progress on Covid, thanks to Operation Warp Speed led by President Trump and President Biden's efforts. This is an example of building on past successes. It is true Biden doesn't want to share credit, bad...
March 22nd, 2021
The bills, which include mandating weatherization of power plants, reforming the ERCOT board and creating a state emergency communications system, are “a work in progress.”
March 19th, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner on Thursday named Troy Finner the new chief of police in Houston, after current Chief Art Acevedo announced he was leaving to lead the Miami Police Department.
March 16th, 2021
This grant will make improvements to North Richland Hills’ Iron Horse Boulevard, providing hardworking Texans with new opportunities and allowing for the expansion of businesses, including a major producer of personal...
March 11th, 2021
In Texas, agriculture production is critical for our economy and food supply. The RESTORE Act will go a long way to support our farmers during this tumultuous time as they work on restoring their operations.
March 9th, 2021
For a Texas Republican legislator, voting against HB 803 Equal Parenting Bill this legislative session would mean voting against their own party platform and going against a top GOP issue. That is because at the Texas GOP...
March 5th, 2021
Vaccine distribution should continue to be our country’s number one priority and that means ensuring that the rural areas of our state have the same access to the vaccine as our big cities. Designating Medina County as a...