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March 22, 2024

Ted Cruz’s Response to Alabama’s IVF Case Is a Lie. Shocking.

On Wednesday, in a Senate hearing, Ted Cruz made his first significant public comments about the Alabama Supreme Court decision that classified embryos as human children and blocked families’ access to IVF treatment in the state.

From American Bridge 21st Century

March 6, 2024

Statement on Last Night’s State House Election Results

HOUSTON TX – Texas Lieutenant Governor and conservative Republican candidate for re-election, Dan Patrick, released the following statement:

From Blakemore & Associates

March 6, 2024

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and President Trump Endorsements Move the Needle in the Texas Primary

HOUSTON TX – Texas Lieutenant Governor and conservative Republican candidate for re-election, Dan Patrick, released the following statement:

From Blakemore & Associates

March 7, 2024

Cecilia’s Statement on HD80 First Place Finish and Rosa Cuellar’s Finances

Good Morning Family and Friends, we came in FIRST PLACE and now going to the RUN-OFF ELECTION on May 28th. Thank You!!!

From Cecilia Castellano for Texas

By Cecilia Castellano

March 11, 2024

Cecilia Castellano consolidates HD80 Front-Runner Status with endorsement from Graciela Villarreal

Webb County – After finishing in first place on March 5th, Cecilia Castellano consolidates her front-runner status in HD80 with the endorsement of former opponent Graciela Villarreal.

From Cecilia Castellano for Texas

March 7, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales Issues Statement on State of the Union Address

“Americans everywhere agree on one thing—the State of our Union is far from perfect. President Biden is a lame-duck president, and the American people have given up on him. Under President Biden’s failed agenda, Americans have been put last time and time again.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

March 22, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales Votes No on Government Spending Package, Refuses to Fund Biden's Open Borders Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the below statement following today’s vote on the second package of FY24 funding bills, which includes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

March 15, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Senator Marco Rubio, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Designate Tren De Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS– Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) in sending a letter to President Joe Biden demanding he formally designate the vicious Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. Tren de Aragua is a well-known criminal organization that originated in the prisons of Venezuela and has extended throughout our hemisphere. This transnational criminal structure has spearheaded murders, bribery schemes, drug trafficking, kidnappings, ransoms, arms trafficking, and money laundering.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

March 19, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales Stands with Texas on SB4 Supreme Court Ruling

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued the below statement following the Supreme Court of the United States ruling in favor of allowing Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4) to be enforced.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

March 26, 2024

Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Reps. Stefanik, Kelly, Langworthy, and Zinke in Calling on Mayorkas to Address Record Illegal Northern Border Apprehensions

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — This week, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joined Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Co-Chairs of the Northern Border Security Caucus, along with Northern Border Security Caucus members Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing "serious concern about the unprecedented surge in apprehensions along our northern border."

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

March 20, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort Urging Extension of Disaster Recovery Grant Funding

Houston, TX—Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led all members of the Harris County congressional delegation in a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging the extension of two disaster recovery grant contracts. This extension will allow Harris County Flood Control District to utilize fully Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to complete flood risk reduction projects throughout Harris County.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

February 29, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher to Host Houston OB/GYN Fighting Texas Abortion Ban at State of the Union

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that she will host Houston OB/GYN Dr. Damla Karsan as her guest at the State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7th. A resident of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, Dr. Karsan is an OB/GYN and one of two physician plaintiffs in Zurawski v. State of Texas, a case before the Texas Supreme Court brought forward by 22 women who were denied abortion care in the face of severe and dangerous pregnancy complications.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 6, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Randy Weber Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Oversight Safety and Efficiency of LNG Facilities

Houston, TX—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the bipartisan LNG Coordination Act of 2024 to establish a working group to improve the safety of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities and to make federal oversight of LNG facilities more efficient.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 13, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Bill To Protect National Security from Foreign Adversary-Controlled Apps

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, H.R. 7521. This bill requires any application operating in the U.S. that is found to be controlled by a foreign adversary, including TikTok, to be divested from that foreign adversary within six months of the bill’s enactment.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 22, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Fund Government

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.Res. 1102, which extends government funding through the end of Fiscal Year 2024, September 30, 2024.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 1, 2024

ICYMI: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Open Letter Condemning Alabama IVF Ruling

Washington, D.C.—Following last week’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are afforded the same protection as children under state law, Pro-Choice Caucus Whip, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) wrote an open letter condemning the ruling and exposing Republicans’ attempt to cover up their support for the exact policies currently undermining access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) in Alabama.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 6, 2024

From Flood Resiliency to Public Safety, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Secures Nearly $16 million for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, Votes to Fund Government

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, H.R. 4366, a bipartisan government funding bill that funds essential programs, addresses many of the challenges our country faces, and provides nearly $16 million for fourteen local projects that Congresswoman Fletcher specifically requested through the Community Funded Projects process.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 21, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces $1.2 Million in Federal Funding To Support Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in Alief

Houston, TX—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Harris County Precinct Four will receive $1,200,000 from the Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program—a program established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). These funds will allow Harris County to develop safe pedestrian and cycling connections between communities on both sides of the Westpark Tollway in Alief.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

March 5, 2024

Texas - Sixth Semi-Annual Hospital Price Transparency Compliance Report

Just 37% of hospitals in Texas are fully complying with the rule, which took effect over 3 years ago.

From CRC Advisors

March 5, 2024

Texas Life Sciences Summit Invitation

Austin, Texas – February 26, 2024 - Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI) will host the first-ever Texas Life Sciences Summit, set to take place on Tuesday, April 2, at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. The event is co-hosted by Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and presented by Lyda Hill Philanthropies. The summit provides the Texas life science community a unique opportunity to come together to network and collaborate with state leaders for the continued growth and development of this important Texas industry.

From Crosswind Media and Public Relations

March 18, 2024

Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute Releases New Industry Report: “Texas Life Sciences: Building the Innovations of Tomorrow”

Austin, Texas – March 18, 2024 – The Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI) today released a new report highlighting the state’s world-class life science and biotech industry. The report, “Texas Life Sciences: Building the Innovations of Tomorrow,” outlines Texas’ investments in the space, highly skilled workforce, and the extensive network of companies, making it the ideal incubator for building the innovations of tomorrow for all Texans.

From Crosswind Media and Public Relations

March 6, 2024

REPRESENTATIVE DREW DARBY WINS RE-ELECTION IN HOUSE DISTRICT 72

(SAN ANGELO, TEXAS) – On Tuesday, Representative Drew Darby won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, beating his challenger with over 56% of the vote across House District 72, including garnering 60% in six of the ten counties in the district.

From Drew Darby Campaign

March 4, 2024

City Leaders, Funders Join Foundation Communities for Affordable Housing Celebration

AUSTIN – Foundation Communities is proudly celebrating another milestone in its ongoing efforts to end the housing affordability and homelessness crisis affecting many of our neighbors in Austin. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the homegrown nonprofit will cut the ribbon, officially marking the opening of The Loretta Apartments. This beautiful community features 137 newly-constructed and affordable apartments, and is located in a vibrant, diverse and transit-rich area of Northwest Austin.

From Foundation Communities

March 21, 2024

Galveston County Hosting Groundbreaking on New Mental Health Facility

Galveston County, Texas – Galveston County is hosting an official groundbreaking ceremony on a new Mental Health Wellness Center at 1:30pm on Tuesday, March 26th. The event will take place at 1207 Oak Street, La Marque, Texas 77568. Please note that a change has been made from the original press release. The new scheduled groundbreaking will begin at 1:30pm.

From Galveston County

March 18, 2024

QUITMAN STREET PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING

Harris County, TX – Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Greater Northside Management District, and project partners will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Quitman Street Project. This project includes nearly 1.5 miles of improved sidewalks, landscaping including various trees and plants, lighting, street paving, redesigned intersections, floating bus stops, and a bi-directional bike lane along Quitman Street, which will improve safety and accessibility.

From Harris County Precinct 2

March 5, 2024

DEMOCRAT JARVIS JOHNSON OUTPACES CHALLENGERS & SOLIDIFIES FRONTRUNNER STATUS

HOUSTON,TX- State Representative Jarvis Johnson leads the Democratic primary vote by double digits in Texas Senate District 15 and will be advancing to a May 28th Runoff election.

From Jarvis Johnson for Senate District 15

March 14, 2024

All Four Texas Black Openly LGBTQIA+ Members of the Texas Legislature Proudly Endorse Representative Jarvis Johnson for Texas Senate District 15

“State Representative Jarvis Johnson's support and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community are much appreciated and admired, especially considering Black and LGBTQIA+ intersectionality. It is not just commendable, but crucial. He does not hesitate to advocate for us and ask questions to have a better understanding of our unique issues.

From Jarvis Johnson for Texas Senate District 15

February 28, 2024

Cornyn Hosts Fentanyl Crisis Roundtable with Hays CISD Superintendent in D.C.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Law Enforcement Caucus Co-Chair John Cornyn (R-TX) hosted a roundtable yesterday on the fentanyl and xylazine crises with Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) to discuss their Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act and hear from law enforcement officers, public health leaders, and Hays Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright about their experiences with the fentanyl epidemic. Last year, Dr. Wright moderated a roundtable Sen. Cornyn held at Johnson High School in Hays CISD after the school district lost several students to fentanyl poisoning. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below and see photo attached.

From John Cornyn - United States Senator for Texas

March 18, 2024

CENTER FOR WOMEN IN LAW PREPARES FOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

AUSTIN, Texas (Mar. 18, 2024) — As the Center for Women in Law (CWIL) enters its 15th year and prepares for its 2024 Women’s Power Summit, Executive Director Veronica Vargas Stidvent announced that she will step down this year as the Center readies its process to develop its next strategic plan.

From JWH Communications

March 1, 2024

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TOM VILSACK, TEXAS RURAL FUNDERS MEET TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS IN RURAL TEXAS

March 1, 2024, HOUSTON– During a visit to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Texas Rural Funders (TRF) and partners to discuss the deployment of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments and resources to rural Texas, including underserved communities.

From JWH Communications

February 29, 2024

MALC RESPONDS TO S.B. 4 VICTORY IN FEDERAL COURT

AUSTIN, TEXAS -- Today, U.S. District Judge David Ezra delivered a favorable ruling on the preliminary injunction of Senate Bill 4 (S.B. 4), which is now temporarily blocked from going into effect on March 5, 2024. The State is expected to appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

From Mexican American Legislative Caucus

February 29, 2024

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ON FORMER CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER BRIAN MULRONEY

DALLAS, TEXAS – Laura and I are saddened to hear that Brian Mulroney has passed away. He was smart and charming, fun and kind. He had a beautiful voice and a beautiful wife, Mila.

From OGWB

March 6, 2024

TOP PAC continues to move the needle of progressive political power in Texas, fighting off right-wing hate and disinformation

“TOP PAC launched an intensive candidate screening process at the end of 2023 with the goal of endorsing primary candidates who are unwavering in their commitment to enshrining our rights, protecting our freedoms, and fighting far-right MAGA extremism ? all while transforming our state into a place where Black and Latino Texans can thrive.

From Organize Texas

March 27, 2024

CHILDREN AT RISK TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE TO KICK OFF TEXAS EQUITY TOUR

The Texas Equity Tour kicks off in Austin for a pivotal discussion on the pressing issues of systemic racism and its detrimental effects on Texas children and families. Sponsored by the Fund to Advance Racial Equity at North Texas Community Foundation, and rooted in principles of racial equity, this event zooms in on the critical topic of Pre-K - Grade 3 alignments during its stop in Austin, Texas.

From PR Etc.

March 26, 2024

STATEMENT: In Paxton Deal, The Joke's on Texas

TEXAS – Prosecutors laughed at reporters asking what Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will learn in his legal ethics training, part of their ridiculous pretrial intervention agreement that means our “top cop” is free from his near decade-long securities fraud charges, which held a maximum penalty of 99 years in jail.

From Progress Texas

March 26, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas to Conduct Consumer Survey to Analyze Value of Electric Reliability

Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) this spring will survey Texas electricity consumers to study the costs they may incur from power interruptions. The survey was developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and has been used nationally by utilities and electricity regulators to develop innovative grid reliability policy and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of grid infrastructure improvements.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

March 11, 2024

PUCT Welcomes New Independent Market Monitor Director

Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas is pleased to welcome Jeff McDonald to his new role as the Director of the Independent Market Monitor (IMM) for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

March 21, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas Adopts First Rule for Implementing Texas Energy Fund

Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today adopted a new rule implementing the Texas Energy Fund In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program. This program will incentivize the construction of new dispatchable electric generating facilities or the expansion of existing facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region by providing low-interest loans to qualifying companies.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

March 13, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas Secures $¬¬¬94,773 in Refunds and Bill Credits for Texas Consumers in Second Quarter

Austin, Texas ¬— The Public Utility Commission of Texas secured refunds and bill credits of $¬¬¬94,773.30 for Texas electric, water, and telecommunications consumers in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (Dec. 2023 – Feb. 2024). The agency’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) team of 26 employees assisted customers who reported billing issues or other complaints across the three industries the PUCT regulates, closing a total of 2,340 complaints in Q2.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

March 21, 2024

Sen. Cruz Condemns CCP’s Tightening Influence Over Hong Kong

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement following the Hong Kong legislature’s passage of a new law (Article 23) that further expands the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) erosion of Hong Kong’s freedom and autonomy.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 26, 2024

Sen. Cruz: “Proud of Bipartisan Work” as I-27 Numbering Act Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after his bipartisan legislation naming the Ports-to-Plains Corridor between Laredo, Texas, and Raton, New Mexico as the future Interstate 27 was signed into law.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 6, 2024

Sen. Cruz State of the Union Guest: Texas Sheriff on Front Lines of Biden Border Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced that Texas Sheriff Danny Dominguez (D-Presidio County) will be his guest for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address before Congress on Thursday evening. Sheriff Dominguez has been at the front lines of the largest illegal immigration crisis in our nation’s history. Every single day he witnesses the tremendous strain this humanitarian and national security crisis places on our Texas-Mexico border communities.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 4, 2024

Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Trump v. Anderson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of former President Trump in the case of Donald Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The U.S. Supreme Court overruled the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling from December 2023 that barred the former president from appearing on the 2024 Colorado state primary ballot for allegedly interfering in the 2020 election.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 19, 2024

Sen. Cruz Praises Supreme Court’s Support of Texas and the Rule of Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the Texas legislature’s S.B. 4 may be enforced, allowing the state to arrest and deport illegal aliens, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement:

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

February 28, 2024

Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Biden Administration from Waiving Anti-Terrorism Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, filed legislation today to prohibit the U.S. government from suspending anti-terrorism restrictions to send foreign aid to the Gaza Strip or the West Bank. The Terminating Unlawful Negligence and Nullifying Exemptions and Licenses to Sanctions (TUNNELS) Act of 2024, rescinds the licenses employed by the Biden administration to channel U.S. aid through international and non-governmental organizations to Gaza, and prevents these licenses from being reissued.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 20, 2024

Sens. Cruz, Hirono Lead Bipartisan Effort to Maintain Access to the Federal Courts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act to transition ten temporary federal judgeships to permanent status in order to maintain the current level of access to the federal court for millions of Americans across the nation. Representatives Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), both members of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the bipartisan companion bill in the House.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 6, 2024

New Bill from Sens. Cruz, Tuberville, Britt Takes Aim at Cartels Engaged in Illegal Red Snapper Fishing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Coast Guard continues to interdict cartel-backed fish poachers in federal waters, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took action this week to target illegally caught red snapper imports. The Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of red snapper imported into the United States.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

March 22, 2024

Texas Sierra Club Criticizes Paxton Lawsuit Against LNG Approval Pause

Austin, TX – Yesterday, 16 attorneys general, including Texas AG Ken Paxton, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the recently announced pause on approvals of new gas exports, known as LNG. The temporary pause gives the Department of Energy time to update the old studies it uses to determine the impacts of increasing LNG exports, something the agency is required to do under the Natural Gas Act. The pause only applies to proposed LNG projects that have not yet received permits from DOE, and the U.S. is still the No. 1 LNG exporter in the world.

From Sierra Club

March 25, 2024

Landgraf Appointed to Protect Texas LNG Exports Amid Biden’s Ban

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) was appointed to the House Select Committee on Protecting Texas LNG Exports. The selection committee, created by House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), will conduct a comprehensive review of the impacts of the Biden Administration’s executive action imposing a temporary pause on pending decisions on export permits for the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries.

From State Representative Brooks Landgraf

March 26, 2024

Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman names new District Director

Lancaster, Texas - Vanessa Sterling joins the team as the new District Director replacing Irma Scholes who was promoted to the Deputy Chief of Staff earlier this month. As the District Director, Sterling will take over district office operations and continue implementing Representative Sherman's plans and strategies for the advancement of the people of District 109.

From State Representative Carl O. Sherman

March 26, 2024

Representative Shawn Thierry Lauded For Role In Halting HISD's Decision To Terminate School Principals Based on Proficiency Screening Standards

Houston, TX – March 25, 2024 – Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) shares the recent decision of Superintendent Mike Miles regarding the evaluation and potential termination of administrators based on the district's new rating system.

From State Representative Shawn Thierry - District 146

February 29, 2024

Governor Abbott Calls On Texans To Vote Early For Spencer, Troxclair, LaHood For Texas House

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott yesterday called on Texans to vote for Chris Spencer for House District 1, Representative Ellen Troxclair for re-election to House District 19, and Marc LaHood for House District 121 at Get Out The Vote events in Paris, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio, respectively.

From Texans for Greg Abbott

March 6, 2024

Governor Abbott Congratulates Endorsed Republican House Challengers On Primary Victories

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 6 conservative candidates on defeating incumbent Texas House members in their respective 2024 primary elections.

From Texans for Greg Abbott

March 5, 2024

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Republican Primary Victories

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement on the 2024 Texas House Republican primary elections:

From Texans for Greg Abbott

February 27, 2024

Governor Abbott Boosts Support For Hickland, Kerwin, Case Campaigns For Texas House

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today boosted support for Hillary Hickland for House District 55, Helen Kerwin for House District 58, and Liz Case for House District 71 at Get Out The Vote events in Killeen, Burleson, and Abilene, respectively.

From Texans for Greg Abbott

March 6, 2024

Governor Abbott Congratulates Endorsed Incumbent Conservative House Members On Primary Victories

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 54 incumbent conservative members of the Texas House on their 2024 re-election primary victories.

From Texans for Greg Abbott

March 7, 2024

Reaction to President Biden's Expected Attempt to Misinform about Texas' Pro-Life Laws in His State of the Union Address

Washington, D.C. -- Texas Alliance for Life strongly condemns President Biden's attempt to further the pro-abortion misinformation campaign about Texas' pro-life laws by inviting Texan Kate Cox to the State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7. Represented by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, Ms. Cox gained attention by attempting to obtain a court order to allow the abortion of her unborn child diagnosed with Trisomy 18 despite not meeting the qualifications of a well-defined medical-necessity exception under Texas law.

From Texas Alliance for Life

March 26, 2024

Supreme Court Considers Safety Regulations for Chemical Abortion Pills Dropped by Biden-Harris Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case involving the regulation and distribution of chemical abortion pills. Among the issues are whether the FDA violated federal law by dropping specific safety regulations requiring in-person supervision of abortion drugs by physicians and whether the distribution of chemical abortion drugs by mail or common carrier violates a longstanding federal law. A decision is expected by the end of the Court's term in June.

From Texas Alliance for Life

March 22, 2024

Texas Alliance for Life's Statement to Texas Medical Board on Rules for Medical-Necessity Abortions

AUSTIN, TX -- The following statement will be given today by Texas Alliance for Life's Communications Director, Amy O'Donnell, at the meeting of the Texas Medical Board. The Board will consider promulgating guidance to physicians treating women with pregnancies that risk the loss of a woman's life or a major bodily function. The statement by Ms. O'Donnell emphasizes that Texas' abortion laws have a medical-necessity exception to allow physicians to perform abortions in such rare and tragic cases.

From Texas Alliance for Life

March 27, 2024

Dallas Morning News: Ted Cruz gets liftoff on his escort-through-the-airport bill. Now he hopes to land it

AUSTIN, Texas – After getting caught by Texans jetting off to Cancun amid a deadly freeze, Ted Cruz has made it a top priority to pass legislation that would allow him to have a private escort through airports. When the Dallas Morning News reached out to Cruz for a comment on his efforts he “did not return The Watchdog’s call for comment.”

From Texas Democrats

March 21, 2024

NEW: Texas Republicans Release Budget Pushing Trump’s Plan To Threaten Healthcare, Social Security and Reproductive Freedoms

AUSTIN, Texas – Following Donald Trump’s agenda for another term, 80% of House Republicans – including MAGA Monica De La Cruz – released a budget yesterday that would gut Social Security and Medicare, rip away healthcare, ban abortion, and threaten access to IVF nationwide.

From Texas Democrats

March 11, 2024

Texas Democratic Party Statement on Third Anniversary of American Rescue Plan

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, on the three-year anniversary of President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan into law, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement:

From Texas Democrats

March 7, 2024

Texas Democratic Party Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:

From Texas Democrats

March 7, 2024

State of Chaos: Chair Hinojosa and Michelle Vallejo Issue Response Following MAGA Monica De La Cruz’s Spanish-Language Rebuttal

AUSTIN, Texas – Tonight, Monica De La Cruz delivered the MAGA Spanish-language rebuttal following the State of the Union address. De La Cruz’s response focused on the core values of the MAGA extremist movement: anti-personal liberty, anti-working family and radically pro-Trump.

From Texas Democrats

March 4, 2024

Texas Democrats Mourn the Passing of Judge Morris L. Overstreet

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Democratic Party mourns the passing of Judge Morris Overstreet, a Texas Democratic giant and legendary jurist. Judge Overstreet was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Texas’ history, as he served on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals from 1990 - 1998. Before winning election at the statewide level, Overstreet served his home community of Potter County as a County Court at Law Judge, and prior to that, as a prosecutor in the 47th Judicial District.

From Texas Democrats

March 1, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement commemorating the start of Women’s History Month:

“Texas Democrats celebrate the contributions made by countless women in Texas and throughout this country. From First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan and Irma Rangel – we honor them and their accomplishments this month and every month. Texas women have been responsible for mobilizing and uplifting communities across the state and have played a critical role in moving our country forward. While we’ve made so much progress as a country, this month is also a reminder of how much is on the line for Texas women this November.

From Texas Democrats

March 14, 2024

Texas Democrats Unveil 2024 Statewide Slate

AUSTIN, Texas – Last week, voters nominated a lineup of strong Democratic candidates who best represent our party’s commitment to solving the issues facing Texas families today.

From Texas Democrats

March 18, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: Texas Democratic Convention Launch Speaker Lineup, Congressman Colin Allred to Keynote

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas remains the battleground of battlegrounds, and firmly holds a spotlight within the 2024 national political arena. This general election cycle will ultimately shape the electoral landscape in Texas for generations to come.

From Texas Democrats

March 19, 2024

SCOTUS Upholds Racist Texas Anti-Immigration Law SB 4

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet again overturned precedent and upheld Texas’ anti-immigration bill SB 4 – which has been under scrutiny by the DOJ and immigrant rights advocates since Greg Abbott signed it into law last December.

From Texas Democrats

March 5, 2024

BREAKING: President Joe Biden is Declared Winner of the Texas Primary

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, voters across Texas sent a resounding message of confidence in President Joe Biden, who is on track to receive a record number of votes for an incumbent president running for re-election in the Democratic primary. President Biden is expected to receive all 244 of Texas' national delegates at the statewide and congressional district level -- further demonstrating that Texans are eager to keep Joe Biden in the White House.

From Texas Democrats

March 6, 2024

2024 Texas Primary: Democrats Unified, Republicans in Chaos

AUSTIN, Texas – The 2024 Texas election stage is now set, and the differences between two very different visions for our state are made clear: With November 5th on the horizon, Texas Democrats remain united while Republican chaos intensifies.

From Texas Democrats

March 26, 2024

NEW: Feds Stop Cartel Gun Trafficking With Law Ted Cruz Opposed

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Tribune is reporting that “the Justice Department arrested five men across Texas after accusing the group of illegally purchasing firearms and trafficking the weapons to drug cartels in Mexico” and “charged each of the men with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms and to smuggle the weapons across the U.S.-Mexico border — two criminal offenses recently established by the 2022 federal bipartisan gun safety bill” that Ted Cruz voted against.

From Texas Democrats

March 28, 2024

TODAY: Texas Democratic Party to Host “State of Texas Women” Virtual Event

AUSTIN, Texas – This evening, Thursday, March 28th at 6:30PM CST/7:30 PM EST, Texas Democratic Party Candidate Services Manager Bri Carpenter will host a virtual event with emerging women Democratic candidates discussing women’s challenges in the state ahead of the November election.

From Texas Democrats

March 5, 2024

Congressman Colin Allred Wins Democratic Nomination in U.S. Senate Race to Unseat Ted Cruz

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issues the following statement:

From Texas Democrats

March 5, 2024

South Texas Democrats Select Michelle Vallejo as Challenger Against MAGA Monica De La Cruz

AUSTIN, Texas – Tonight, South Texas Democrats have chosen Michelle Vallejo as their candidate to challenge MAGA Monica De La Cruz in Congressional District 15. This district stands out as a key battleground targeted by the DCCC’s Red to Blue program, highlighting its egregious gerrymandering and potential for a dramatic shift.

From Texas Democrats

March 5, 2024

Texas Democrats Congratulate Democratic Nominee Katherine Culbert for Railroad Commissioner

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issues the following statement:

From Texas Democrats

February 29, 2024

RELEASE: President Biden and Trump's Same-Day Border Visit Spotlight Texas' Key Role in 2024 Election

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will visit two separate regions of the southern border – showcasing that Texas remains at the forefront of the national political landscape for the 2024 election cycle.

From Texas Democrats

February 29, 2024

John Cornyn is Unfit to Serve as Senate Republican Leader

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa issues a statement in response to Texas Senator John Cornyn’s Candidacy for Senate Republican Leader:

From Texas Democrats

March 21, 2024

New Forbes Report: Cruz’s Podcast Deal “Fueling Ethics Concerns”

AUSTIN, Texas – Yesterday a report in Forbes raised ethical concerns about Ted Cruz’s podcast deal with iHeartMedia, after a Cruz-linked Super PAC reported $215,000 in revenue from the company.

From Texas Democrats

March 3, 2024

Press Conference to Highlight Water Safety Measures as Spring Break Approaches: Focus on Cati's Act

Austin, TX – As spring break nears, a crucial press conference has been scheduled to spotlight the newly enacted Cati's Act and its role in bolstering water safety for Texas' youth. Authored by Representative Goodwin and Sponsored by Senator Zaffirini, this legislation aims to mitigate drowning risks by enforcing stricter water safety measures for children under 12.

From Texas House of Representatives

By State Representative Vikki Goodwin - District 47

March 19, 2024

Representative Gene Wu Statement on the SCOTUS SB 4 Ruling

HOUSTON, TX - Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the pending application to vacate the stay on Texas' Senate Bill 4, allowing the law to go into immediate effect while the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers the state’s appeal of the district court judge’s injunction.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

March 19, 2024

Statement from Representative David Spiller on SB 4 U.S. Supreme Court Decision

As the Sponsor of SB 4, I couldn’t be more pleased and proud of the ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. It is outstanding to see six of the nine Supreme Court Justices side with the State of Texas over the Biden administration.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative David Spiller - District 68

March 8, 2024

Wu Statement on Biden’s Call for Temporary Ceasefire

AUSTIN, TX – On Thursday, March 7, President Biden delivered the 2024 State of the Union address. In his remarks, President Biden called for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas War. In response to this call, State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) issued the following statement:

From Texas House of Representatives

By State Representative Gene Wu - District 137

March 6, 2024

REP. GENE WU & REP. HUBERT VO TO HOST PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING WITH FAITH LEADERS AND HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN RESPONSE TO RISE IN BREAK-INS AT LOCAL TEMPLES

(Houston, TX) – Over the course of the last few months, Southwest Houston has seen a significant rise in break-ins and burglaries at local Buddhist temples. In response to this growing issue, Rep. Gene Wu and Rep. Hubert Vo will host a community meeting for Temple Leadership and the Houston Police Department to gain greater insight into the problem and determine potential solutions to ensure the protection of these places of worship.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

March 19, 2024

Texas Impact Statement on Supreme Court decision to uphold Texas’ SB 4

Texas Impact, the oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group in the state, expresses grave concern at the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Senate Bill 4, the Texas bill allowing law enforcement to arrest and deport immigrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border even as an appeals court weighs its constitutionality.

From Texas Impact

By Bee Moorhead

March 8, 2024

Texas Nuclear Alliance to Moderate SXSW Panel Featuring Oklo, Dow, Constellation

AUSTIN-The Texas Nuclear Alliance, a new trade association in Texas which advocates for public policy changes in Texas to support a nuclear renaissance, educates on the advancements in nuclear technology, and is organizing a growing grassroots army supporting nuclear technology, will moderate a panel during SXSW on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30pm.

From Texas Nuclear Alliance

February 29, 2024

Scammers Are Disguising Themselves as Unrelated Parties to Gain Trust, Defraud the Public

Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to stop a fraudulent securities scheme that allegedly spoofs an unrelated third party. The order accuses the promoters of using this tactic to defraud the public through an offering of illegal investments tied to mining precious metals and digital assets.

From Texas State Securities Board

March 8, 2024

Texas Labor Market Growth Continues into 2024

AUSTIN ? The Texas labor market marked record-breaking growth with January over-the-month increases in jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force. Following annual benchmarking revisions to the 2023 labor market data, Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 18,900 in January to reach 14,053,400 jobs and achieve growth in 43 of the last 45 months.

From Texas Workforce Commission

March 22, 2024

Texas Job Growth Surged in February

AUSTIN ? The Texas labor market again achieved new record-high levels for jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force following over-the-month increases in February. Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 49,800 over the month of February to reach 14,103,700 jobs. This reflects job growth in 44 of the last 46 months and marks the largest total nonfarm monthly job gain since January 2023.

From Texas Workforce Commission

March 21, 2024

TWC Now Accepting Grant Applications to Fund Career and Technical Education

AUSTIN ? The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant program. Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools may apply. The JET program has approximately $15 million to provide grants to these applicants in Fiscal Year 2024.

From Texas Workforce Commission

March 13, 2024

New Rule Enhancing District Attorney Reporting Requirements To Promote Accountability and Rule of Law

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton published a new proposed rule that would enhance reporting requirements for District Attorneys and County Attorneys presiding over a county with a population of 250,000 or more.

From The Attorney General of Texas

March 4, 2024

A Statement from Senator Morgan LaMantia & Chairman R.D. ‘Bobby’ Guerra on the Inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day Celebration

AUSTIN, TX - Senator Morgan LaMantia (D-Palm Valley) and State Representative R.D. “Bobby” Guerra (D-McAllen) issued the following statement announcing the Inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day Celebration on March 4, 2024.

From The Legislature of the State of Texas

March 26, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Appoints Industry Experts to Lead Texas Space Commission, Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced he has appointed Nancy J. Currie-Gregg, Brad Morrison and Heather Wilson to the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors and Brian D. Freedman and Shey Sabripour to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space

From The State of Texas Speaker

March 25, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Creates House Select Committee on Protecting Texas LNG Exports

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced the creation of a select committee to examine the extensive impacts to Texas of the Biden Administration’s temporary pause on export permits for liquified natural gas (LNG).

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

March 19, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Appoints Almgren, Lee to Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced he has appointed semiconductor industry experts Eric Almgren and David (Jong Ho) Lee to serve on the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee. The Speaker announced his appointments at a press conference with Governor Greg Abbott, Representative Greg Bonnen and University of Texas at Dallas President Richard Benson at the UT Dallas Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory, where they highlighted the critical work the committee will conduct to support Texas’ leadership in the semiconductor industry.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

March 18, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Extended Hold on SB

Austin, Texas – Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court extended its hold on Senate Bill 4, which creates a criminal offense related to illegal entry or presence in Texas and authorizes a judge or magistrate to order the removal of persons who violate the law:

From The State of Texas Speaker

March 12, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Creates Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced the creation of an investigative committee on the devastating 2024 wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. The five-member Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires is tasked with studying various factors that contributed to the spread of the historic wildfires, the allocation and effectiveness of firefighting resources, and the coordination between local, state and federal governmental entities in wildfire disaster prevention, preparedness and response.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

March 18, 2024

Research Alert: Air Pollution in Austin Neighborhoods Linked to Asthma Disparities, UT Study Finds

AUSTIN, Texas — Air pollution in Austin neighborhoods is linked to an increased rate of asthma-related trips to the emergency room (ER), especially in areas with a high proportion of Black and Latinx residents, according to a new study by researchers at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.

From The University of Texas at Austin

By Dell Medical School

March 19, 2024

UT REGENTS TO CONSIDER JULIE V. PHILLEY, MD, AS FINALIST FOR PRESIDENCY OF UT TYLER

AUSTIN, TX – Following a special called meeting of the University of Texas Board of Regents today, Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced a unanimous vote to name Julie V. Philley, MD – currently Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice Provost at the University of Texas at Tyler – as a finalist to be considered for UT Tyler’s next presidency, succeeding President Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, who will retire at the end of May.

From The University of Texas System

March 19, 2024

NEAL WEAVER OFFICIALLY NAMED STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

AUSTIN, TX – In a special called meeting on March 18, The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously approved Neal Weaver, PhD, as the new president of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Weaver, who has served as president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) since 2017, will officially begin his new appointment in mid-May.

From The University of Texas System

March 25, 2024

New Coalition Calls For Emergency Funding To Increase Wages For Workers Who Care For Texans With Disabilities

AUSTIN, TX – Today, a new coalition of organizations from across the State of Texas launched a new campaign calling on the Texas Legislature to increase the average pay for direct support professionals (DSPs) caring for Texans with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).

From Time To Care Texas

March 22, 2024

Travis County Democratic Convention 2024: Strong Democrats; Strong Communities

Austin, Texas- As we navigate this pivotal presidential election year, the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP) is proud to announce the 2024 Travis County Democratic Convention. This vital event is a call to action for those committed to safeguarding and strengthening our democracy, with critical discussions on gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, public education, and the celebration of women who have shattered barriers.

From Travis County Democratic Party

March 20, 2024

Travis County Democratic Convention 2024: Strong Democrats; Strong Communities

Austin, Texas- As we navigate this pivotal presidential election year, the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP) is proud to announce the 2024 Travis County Democratic Convention. This vital event is a call to action for those committed to safeguarding and strengthening our democracy, with critical discussions on gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, public education, and the celebration of women who have shattered barriers.

From Travis County Democratic Party

March 7, 2024

Republican Senators Expand Investigation of Sanctuary Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Commerce Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), are expanding their investigation into the housing of illegal aliens at major airports nationwide. Today, senators sent letters to executive director of the New York-New Jersey Port Authority, owner and operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and the chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority, which has been housing illegal aliens at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

From U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation

March 5, 2024

Sens. Cruz, Braun, Hagerty, Schmitt, Rubio, Rick Scott, Daines, and Barrasso Introduce the LIABLE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today filed legislation to allow American victims of terrorism to sue international organizations that support those terrorists, such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provided resources to Hamas terrorists ahead of the horrific October 7th attack on Israel.

From United States Senate

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