|
June 19, 2018
The Texas AFL-CIO called on the White House to end the unconscionable detention of children who have been taken from their parents in the name of immigration enforcement.
"Tearing children from parents' arms as a bargaining chip to fund a border wall and pass other misguided immigration priorities is unacceptable," Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy said.
From Texas AFL-CIO
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Paul Simpson, Republican County Chair of Harris County, today asked Ryan Patrick, United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, to investigate a foreign company's possibly illegal interference with Texas elections.
From Harris County Republican Party
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
The images, sounds and stories of immigrant children separated from their parents and locked in cages are almost too much to bear. Many of the detention centers for children are located in Texas, making the news all the more painful. But we can't ignore the cries.
From Center for Public Policy Priorities
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
On May 30th, Governor Greg Abbott introduced his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan, which outlined forty ideas for curbing school violence and protecting children. Among the Governor's recommendations was legislation authored by Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Chair Joe Moody: lethal violence protective orders, also known as "red flag" laws.
From Joe Moody Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
The Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation today announced that Tim Miller, Ed.D., former director of educator preparation and program accountability at the Texas Education Agency, will serve as superintendent in residence at Raise Your Hand.
From Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Late yesterday a federal appeals court suspended a trial judge’s order that would have forced the 23 Roman Catholic bishops in Texas to hand over their emails and other private religious communications to an abortion facility. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops had appealed an Austin-based federal trial court’s order issued Sunday afternoon giving the bishops just 24 hours to hand over private documents they say are protected by the Constitution.
From Becket Law
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently released updates to the TWDB Flood Viewer. The latest features provide an intuitive way for users to visualize areas in the way of a potential flooding and remain informed via text messaging.
From Texas Water Development Board
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
“We're hearing from many of our Democratic colleagues that the Administration ought to simply quit enforcing the law. But that is something we all have taken an oath to uphold and defend the constitution and laws of the United States.”
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
"Texas shouldn't be aiding and abetting the Trump Administration in violating human rights and tearing apart families.
From Representative Cesar Blanco
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Following the resignation of State Senator Carlos Uresti, Chairman Roland Gutierrez (@RolandForTexas) announced the endorsement of several key San Antonio leaders in his bid for Texas Senate District 19.
From Roland Gutierrez Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following open letter to Texans on Juneteenth:
June 19, 2018
Dear Fellow Texans:
Today on Juneteenth, we commemorate the anniversary of the momentous day in 1865 when freedom reached Texas.
It was on June 19th, 1865 that U.S. Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with 2,000 Union soldiers, and more importantly, with history-altering news that would change Texans’ lives forever.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Today Texas State Representative Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) issued the following letter to Governor Greg Abbott in reaction to the recent situation and separation of families at the Texas border.
From Representative Jason Villalba
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Gina Ortiz Jones released the following statement:
“It's time for action. After handing over control to the most anti-immigrant factions in Washington, Congressman Hurd needs to be the leader he claims he is and force his party to stand up to Trump when it’s bad for our community.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), issued the following statement:
“All Americans are rightly horrified by the images we are seeing on the news, children in tears pulled away from their mothers and fathers. This must stop. Now. We can end this crisis by passing the legislation I am introducing this week.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
Provisions of a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to increase access to justice for young victims of sexual assault on military bases passed the Senate as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 19, 2018
"I am angered and disgusted by the Trump Administration's decision to rip children from their parents and literally tear families apart. This very act is immoral, un-Christian and unconscionable. It is also unnecessary.
From Senator Borris Miles
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
‘We have to keep family members together and prevent unnecessary hardship, stress, and outrage. The good news is we have it within our power to find a better way because parents who are awaiting court proceedings shouldn't have to do so separated from their children, and children shouldn't be taken from their parents and left frightened and confused about where they are and what is transpiring around them.’
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
Austin Community College (ACC) will launch its first bachelor’s degree program this fall. The RN-to-BSN program addresses a critical nursing shortage in Central Texas and creates a new advancement pathway for local registered nurses (RN). It allows registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma to complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN).
From Austin Community College
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
Today, following the resignation of State Senator Carlos Uresti, State Representative Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) issued the following statement:
"Today’s news brings one of the saddest, most embarrassing chapters of Texas politics to an overdue end. Now, finally, we move forward.
From Roland Gutierrez Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
Texas Senate District 19 candidate and former State Representative and U.S. Congressman Pete Gallego released a statement on the recent resignation of Carlos Uresti.
“Today, State Senator Carlos Uresti submitted his resignation. As the legal process continues, my focus remains the people of Texas Senate District 19.
From Pete Gallego Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
State Senator Donna Campbell filed an amicus brief in support of business groups seeking an injunction against the City of Austin regarding their mandatory paid sick leave ordinance. The controversial ordinance, scheduled to go into effect on October 1st, would apply to any non-union eligible employee working within the city limits, regardless of where the employer is headquartered, its size, or how many workers are employed.
From Senator Donna Campbell
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier urges Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to publicly comment on whether he supports or condemns the practice of separating families at the border.
In a half hour speech to delegates at the Texas Republican Convention last week, Patrick never once mentioned the crisis going on in South Texas.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
On a summer dog day, Saturday non-uniform election date Klein ISD voters rejected a proposed $0.09 Tax Rate Ratification Election by a 55-45% margin. Klein ISD's Board of Trustees called for this election to increase the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) property tax rate by $0.09 to $1.14 per $100 of appraised value, for a combined Klein ISD property tax rate of $1.52 per $100 of appraised value.
From Senator Paul Bettencourt
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
"After 22 years of public service to the great State of Texas - both as the State Representative for District 118 and the State Senator for District 19, I formally announce my resignation as State Senator effective June 21, 2018.
Serving the people and children in our great State has been both an honor and a privilege. I have enjoyed meeting so many amazing Texans - Democrats, Republicans, Independents, fellow veterans, small business women and men, and thousands of children from San Antonio all the way to the Big Bend.
From Senator Carlos Uresti
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statements after President Trump signed their Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018 into law. This legislation authorizes a nationwide law enforcement program focused on the reduction of violent crime.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
Raises troops’ pay by 2.6%, the largest pay raise for our military in nearly 10 years
Authorizes $158 million for military construction projects in Texas, including a new Basic Military Training dormitory at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland and a new warehouse at Red River Army Depot
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Consumer Protection Division of his office took legal action against three companies, including a Houston-based labor poster operation, as a part of the Federal Trade Commission’s law enforcement sweep targeting scam artists who attempt to defraud small businesses.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
This week it was discovered that federal authorities, in conjunction with contracted private partners, have signed a lease to open a baby jail to detain child immigrants just east of downtown Houston. State Senator Sylvia Garcia issued the following statement in reaction:
From Senator Sylvia Garcia
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 18, 2018
A new social studies course now called Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies won unanimous preliminary approval from the State Board of Education this week.
A second and final vote on the curriculum standards for this course will occur at the board’s Sept. 11-14 meeting.
From Texas Education Agency
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 15, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier reacts to Dan Patrick’s GOP Convention speech in San Antonio this afternoon.
In a speech lasting more than 30 minutes, heralding the start of his reelection bid, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick offered not one single solution to any of the genuine problems we face as a state.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 15, 2018
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the most recent milestone in the construction of the ninth Texas State Veterans Home, operated by the Veterans Land Board (VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 15, 2018
Kim Olson, Democratic nominee for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, has issued a statement in opposition to the new tariffs announced June 15, 2018.
According to her campaign, farmers in Texas and throughout the United States are now in the crosshairs, as what initially was dismissed as a war of words is now on track to become a real trade war.
From Kim Olson Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 15, 2018
The Texas State Board of Education Friday authorized four new charter schools as Generation 23 Charters. The schools will begin operations in August 2019.
These schools began a rigorous authorization process in September 2017 and successfully completed both an external application review as well as extensive interviews by Texas Education Agency staff and members of the State Board of Education before being recommended for a charter by Commissioner Mike Morath in May 2018.
From Texas Charter Schools Association
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 15, 2018
State Sen. José Rodríguez's issued the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to set up a "tent city" in Tornillo to house children forcibly separated from their asylum-seeking parents:
From Senator Jose Rodriguez
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
State Sen. José Rodríguez's issued the following statement on the lawsuit challenging a host of long-standing and burdensome Texas laws that restrict access to abortion care, which was filed in federal court by Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, the Afiya Center, Fund Texas Choice, Lilith Fund, Texas Equal Access Fund, West Fund, and Dr. Bhavik Kumar:
From Senator Jose Rodriguez
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure $148 million in the U.S. House of Representative’s fiscal year 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, supporting small businesses and alleviating regulations on small financial institutions.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today made the following statement after the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2016 Clinton email investigation was released:
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, today introduced the I-14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2018, legislation to extend the future I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas and across the southern United States.
From Representative Brian Babin
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released a statement today addressing the separation of migrant families while in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody:
“I remain concerned about the separation of migrant families while in CBP custody. I want to ensure that CBP adheres to policies that maintain family unity to the greatest extent possible, absent a legal requirement or a safety concern.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
Today, The Lawyering Project, an advocacy organization dedicated to improved reproductive health care access, filed a lawsuit on behalf of Texas’ abortion funders and reproductive justice organizations to fight against our state’s onerous abortion restrictions.
From Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
The Texas Charter Schools Association this week announced the hiring of Starlee Coleman as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to coming to TCSA, Coleman founded SchoolForward LLC, a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. that advances education reform policy objectives.
From Texas Charter Schools Association
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) filed seven amendments to the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, to strengthen Texas’ military and space competitiveness and address national security threats abroad.
From Senator Ted Cruz:
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 14, 2018
Today, Gina Ortiz Jones issued a debate challenge to opponent, Congressman Will Hurd, to ensure voters across the entire 23rd Congressional District can hear from both candidates. Jones’ campaign today challenged Hurd to join her in six televised debates before the start of early voting on September 22nd.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Texas Alliance for Life PAC announces its endorsement of Cindy Asche for election to Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Some 10,000 delegates and alternate delegates are expected to attend the Republican State Convention in San Antonio on Thursday, June 14, through Saturday, June 16. The vote for state party chairman will take place on Friday. The chairman has a two-year term.
From Texas Alliance for Life PAC
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin), manager of the Republican Congressional Baseball Team, will honor former University of Texas Coach Augie Garrido at tomorrow’s 2018 game.
From Representative Roger Williams
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a hearing today titled, ‘Confronting Sexual Harassment and Other Workplace Misconduct in the Federal Judiciary.’
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Former educator and administrator, Hilda Garza DeShazo announces her candidacy for House District 41 in the November 2018 General Election. A Republican and McAllen native, DeShazo’s candidacy brings decades of experience to a district that has been overlooked in the Texas Legislature for the past eight years.
From Hilda Garza Deshazo Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is speaking out against Harris County Tax Assessor Ann Harris Bennett's (D-Houston) claim, as stated in the Washington Times, that she is "…under no obligation to remove non-citizens from her voter rolls…". This is part of a legal challenge brought by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) which asked to review the records of people who registered to vote in Harris County and then later self-identified that they were not American citizens.
From Senator Paul Bettencourt
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Today, Justin Nelson––the Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General––is launching a statewide initiative to end the rigged system of gerrymandered districts in Texas. Called “Walk the Lines to End Gerrymandering,” the Nelson campaign will highlight how gerrymandering corrupts democracy and the ridiculous boundaries of our current congressional districts.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Paul Simpson, Republican County Chair of Harris County, this week filed a Complaint with the Federal Elections Commission alleging that Jonathan Jenkins, his campaign, and "Indie Party, Inc." have violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to elect him to the U.S. Senate from Texas.
From Harris County Republican Party
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton recently partnered with "In the Oil Patch," a radio show produced by Shale Magazine, to produce daily one-minute energy updates with everything Texans need to know about energy prices, current events impacting markets and more.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 13, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the RGV Partnership, where he discussed the victories achieved for hard-working Texans in the last year and his priorities for 2018.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today congratulated the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of his office after it received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s award of excellence in fighting fraud, waste and abuse.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier unveiled his plan to increase access to healthcare, protect Texans with pre-existing conditions, keep hospitals open, and halt the exploding cost of insurance for Texans.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
As advocates for fact-based public policies that expand opportunity for Texans of all backgrounds, CPPP knows that an accurate Census count has a profound impact on the future prosperity of the state.
From Center for Public Policy Priorities
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Harris County Commissioners Court voted today to place a $2.5 billion bond proposal on the Aug. 25 ballot, asking voters to finance a 10- to 15-year program of flood mitigation projects that include drainage improvements, upgraded warning systems, infrastructure repairs, home buyouts, and construction of more detention basins.
From Harris County Judge
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Congressman Will Hurd’s record on immigration continues to be questionable as he remains silent as mothers are separated from their young children while crossing the border.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) announced the promotion of Drew Graham to serve as his next Chief of Staff, effective July 1. Graham has served as a policy advisor to Senator Schwertner since 2015, most recently as the Deputy Director of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.
From Senator Charles Schwertner
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Candidate for Texas Attorney General Justin Nelson will visit McAllen tomorrow to meet with voters and to discuss his campaign values with the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following the summit between President Donald J. Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un.
From Representative Michael McCaul
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 12, 2018
Members of the Texas Cable Association (TCA) Board of Directors have elected the 2018-2019 Executive Committee and Board of Directors for one-year terms. TCA has been the primary trade organization for cable operators in Texas since 1960.
From Texas Cable Association
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 11, 2018
In less than 24 hours Congressman Culberson voted to slash Medicare and CHIP funding, and President Trump’s administration announced it would no longer defend the right of people living with pre-existing conditions to purchase health insurance.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 11, 2018
Last night, the Department of Justice announced that, in a Texas lawsuit, it will refuse to defend the constitutionality of key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Joseph Kopser, Democratic nominee for Texas’ 21st Congressional District, released the following statement:
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 8, 2018
“A former sergeant with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has sued the agency, arguing that he was improperly fired last year after reporting that state Sen. Joan Huffman, a prominent Houston lawmaker, used her influence to halt investigations into a bar she and her husband partly owned.” [Austin American Statesman, June 8, 2018]
From Texas Democratic Party
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 8, 2018
Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), along with Congressman John Culberson (TX-07), offered an amendment to the Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 to require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the completion of flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and Coastal Texas areas.
From Representative Michael McCaul
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 8, 2018
TODAY, The United States Justice Department said yesterday that it will not defend federal protections for Americans with preexisting conditions, under attack in a lawsuit led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 8, 2018
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the launch of the new iWatchTexas mobile application (app), which the public can use to report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate ongoing or future criminal or terrorist activity.
From Texas Department of Safety
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after their bill to rename the Laredo Federal Building and United States Courthouse the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse” passed the Senate:
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
Last night parents in Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD or AISD) spoke out strongly against the local government Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for approving a dangerous sex education program for K-8.
From Texas Values
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of Cam Barker and Jeremy Kernodle to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler:
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier reacts to the investigative series, “Pain and Profit” written by J. David McSwane and Andrew Chavez of the Dallas Morning News.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier is proud to endorse Eric Holguin for the Special Election for United States Congressman in District 27.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 7, 2018
On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The authorization of improvements to our water resource infrastructure ensures these various structures are given the attention and maintenance needed to operate properly and efficiently.
From Representative Randy Weber
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Today, June 6, 2018, Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
"I was very surprised at TEA Commissioner Mike Morath's announcement today. I had a stern conversation with him about Harvey waivers and was scheduled to talk with Commissioner Morath again next Wednesday afternoon about this very issue.
From Representative Garnet Coleman
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the official opening of the Texas Bullion Depository, the first state-administered precious metals depository in the country.
“We’re proud that the nation’s first state-administered bullion depository is now a reality — this is a big day for Texans who want to secure their precious metal assets,” said Hegar, who became the depository’s first customer.
From Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Thursday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. ET, after a decade of advocacy Burn Pits 360, the only veteran organization dedicated solely to the issue of military toxic exposures, will be holding a joint press conference joined by Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Raul Ruiz (D-CA) to discuss the issue of Burn Pits, our generation’s Agent Orange.
From Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Jackie Speier (D-CA) along with Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today announced that their bipartisan bill, the Childhood Cancer STAR (Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research) Act, was signed into law by President Trump last night.
From Representative Michael McCaul
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
On Wednesday, James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for House District 52, received news that Rep. Larry Gonzales would be resigning his position from the Texas State House. Gonzales, who held his seat since 2011, has been a fierce advocate for common sense legislation that prioritized his constituents and not his party’s agenda.
From James Talarico Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that campuses, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools directly affected by Hurricane Harvey will be eligible for special evaluation in this year’s state accountability system, if they meet a specific criterion.
From Texas Education Agency
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Local sandwich shop ThunderCloud Subs announced today it will phase out the use of polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, cups by the end of the year. The announcement comes after Environment Texas launched a petition calling on the company to do so and ahead of a press conference outside the company's headquarters this morning.
From Environment Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Congressman Will Hurd just won’t quit distorting the truth about his record in Washington, and his taxpayer-funded flyer claiming he is “fighting for Bexar County seniors” and “will continue to support legislation that strengthens and supports Medicare” is just the latest example.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced $6.5 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help replace damaged and destroyed apartment complexes in Rockport, one of the coastal cities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the awarding of $35.4 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for Harris County to initiate a buyout program for repeatedly flooded homes in Harris County.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 6, 2018
Kim Olson, Democratic nominee for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, has announced that she and Joi Chevalier, Democratic nominee for Comptroller, are hosting the inaugural WomenWin Conference in Fort Worth, June 9-10, 2018.
From Kim Olson Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s announcement to extend scheduled working days for the U.S. Senate, eliminating August recess:
“I am pleased that Majority Leader McConnell acted upon our request to work through August recess,” Sen. Cruz said.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
A record 392 graduating seniors registered to vote at the Frank Erwin Center last week before walking the stage to receive their diploma.
The voter registration drive was a partnership with the Travis County Tax Office, Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) and the League of Women Voters.
From Travis County Tax Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. to fill a vacancy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas – Brownsville Division:
“I am thrilled the Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.,” Sen. Cruz said.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
When it comes to making life-changing discoveries, University of Texas institutions have been ranked among the best in the world.
The University of Texas System is ranked No. 3 in the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents for 2017, released today by the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association. That’s up five spots from the 2016 ranking, in which the UT System ranked No. 8.
From The University of Texas System
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) reacted to Harris County, Texas’ latest court filing arguing that noncitizen voter records should not be disclosed to the public.
“Harris County is fully committed to concealing the extent of noncitizen registration and voting,” PILF Communications Director Logan Churchwell said.
From Public Interest Legal Foundation
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
All Texans should be able to care for themselves or a loved one if they get sick, regardless of what kind of job they do or how much they earn. But approximately 4.3 million Texas workers – or 40 percent of the total workforce - lack access to paid sick days.
From Center for Public Policy Priorities
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 5, 2018
The president of the state's largest farm and ranch organization said today the organization is "extremely disappointed" that HR 2, the U.S. House of Representative's legislation authorizing a new five-year farm bill, has so far failed to be approved.
From Texas Farm Bureau
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
“The investigative reporting of Texas Health Commission’s Medicaid managed care shows why we need an independent Texas Attorney General who will crack down on managed care companies that put profits over patient care. These companies are refusing to pay for treatments that doctors say are necessary.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today praised a decision by the United States Supreme Court to vacate the D.C. Circuit’s en banc decision that the government must comply with an unlawfully-present minor alien’s request for an abortion in Texas.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
The Board of Directors of Annie’s List is very pleased to announce today that Royce Brooks has been named as its new Executive Director. Brooks, a visionary leader who most recently served as the first Chief Equity Officer for the City of Atlanta, and whose political experience includes the campaigns of Wendy Davis and Sylvester Turner, will lead the organization beginning in July.
From Annie's List
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
"Today's Supreme Court ruling is a victory for religious liberty and strengthens one of the founding principles on which this nation was built. I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for affirming the right to express ourselves free from government interference and conduct our businesses in accordance with sincerely held religious beliefs."
From Senator Donna Campbell
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop’s owner, Jack Phillips, reasoning that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated his constitutional rights by acting with hostility to his religious faith.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller has the following statement following today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission:
“Let’s be clear that this very narrow ruling does not say the Constitution gives businesses a right to use religion as a license to discriminate or an excuse to refuse to obey laws that apply to everyone else.
From Texas Freedom Network
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
Lawyers from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to overturn last year’s district court decision ordering Texas to provide taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled in favor of a Colorado cake artist’s constitutionally-protected right to religious liberty. Leading a 20-state coalition, Attorney General Paxton filed an amicus brief with the high court last September in support of cake artist Jack Phillips’s First Amendment freedom to run his business consistent with his faith.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 4, 2018
This morning the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision, holding 7-2 that the Colorado government violated the constitutional rights (Free Exercise Clause) of private business owner and cake baker Jack Phillips.
From Texas Values
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus further instructed House committees Friday to study several issues related to school security and firearm safety.
The new committee charges continue the Texas House's response to the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School last month.
From Speaker Joe Straus
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to and held a conference call with elected officials in Texas' communities with information to help constituents be prepared for the 2018 Hurricane Season.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Mexico, and Canada:
“The President’s decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on key trading partners will harm relations with our closest trading partners, create market inefficiencies, and raise the prices of consumer products.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texans who attended now defunct ITT Technical Institute will be able to obtain their academic records, thanks to a settlement approved today in the long-running Chapter 7 bankruptcy case of the Indiana-based for-profit education company.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
The Railroad Commission is reminding regulated industries under its jurisdiction that June 1 marks the official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season and to review or update emergency preparedness and response plans.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
At the start of hurricane season, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) launched a page on his website where Texans will be able to access resources and information associated with hurricane preparedness and disaster aid.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 1, 2018
Yesterday, 13 days after the Santa Fe High School shooting that killed 10 people, and nearly seven months after 26 people were shot dead at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Governor Abbott issued a 43 page School and Firearm Safety Action Plan (“The Governor’s Plan”) informed by three "roundtable" discussions held last week with invited participants.
From Representative Gina Hinojosa
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined President Trump in his meeting with families and students of Santa Fe High School.
“It was an honor to join President Trump to visit with the families, students, and faculty of Santa Fe High School today,” Sen. Cruz said.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Following the horrific school shooting at Santa Fe High School, today the Department of Education announced $1 million in federal funds for the Santa Fe Independent School District through a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced on May 30, 2018 it is accepting grant applications for the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan’s (TERP) Light Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive program.
From Plug-In Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and other plaintiffs, represented by MALDEF, filed suit against the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S Department of Commerce, Secretary Wilber S. Ross, and Director Jarmin for failure to adequately prepare for and uphold their constitutional responsibility to conduct a full and accurate national count.
From Mexican American Legislative Caucus
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Texas Medicaid Works, an advocacy and educational coalition, today released new findings from a statewide Medicaid poll of Texas voters indicating Texans overwhelmingly support having a strong, sustainable Medicaid program in Texas.
From Texas Medicaid Works
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Today Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the release of a proactive internal audit of the Alamo's accounting and financial management - the first of its kind in Alamo history - undertaken by the Texas General Land Office to modernize and reinforce oversight and accountability.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier reacts to Dan Patrick’s Proposal to form a select committee to study school violence. According to Collier, this is clearly a ploy by the Lt. Governor to do nothing. Sending Texas school children back to campus without a plan, including funding and reformed gun policy, is equal to doing nothing at all, leaving our kids in danger.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Representative Ron Simmons (R-Carrollton) commended Governor Greg Abbott’s multi-faceted “School and Firearm Safety Action Plan” proposal laid out yesterday to reduce gun violence in schools following the tragic mass shooting at Santa Fe High School earlier this month.
From Representative Ron Simmons
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 31, 2018
Texas Governor Greg Abbott unveiled his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan on May 30, placing special emphasis on training for school personnel by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University.
From Texas State University
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Wednesday instructed a House committee to study a potential "red flag" law that would spell out a legal process for family members and law enforcement wanting to keep firearms out of the hands of those who would harm themselves or others. The interim charge was the first that Speaker Straus plans to issue in order to prevent future school shootings and improve the safety of campuses across Texas.
From Speaker Joe Straus
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced $15.2 million in combined Medicaid fraud settlements with a group of Dallas-Fort Worth area Medicaid rehabilitation therapy providers. Six individuals and four companies agreed to settle claims they violated the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
"I am proud to stand with Governor Abbott to ensure the safety and well-being of Texas children in our schools. Many valuable proposals came out of the Governor's talks with victims, families, mental health professionals, and law enforcement, and I am committed to help pass and fund as many of these legislative solutions as possible.
From Senator Donna Campbell
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced it is launching an application process for $40.2 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds is to be awarded to non-most impacted counties affected by the 2016 flooding events.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
TODAY, Today Governor Abbott released his recommendations to improve safety in our schools. At his press conference, the Governor acknowledged that his plan is not yet supported by the Texas Legislature. Only when a consensus is reached does it make sense to call a special session, according to the Governor.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
This week, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence endorsed Joseph Kopser for Congress in Texas’ 21st Congressional District. CSGV released the following statement:
“We strongly endorse Kopser for Congress in TX-21.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 30, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today said his office continues to investigate allegations of voter fraud stemming from last year’s Edinburg municipal election. Late last week, investigators from the attorney general’s voter fraud unit, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, arrested four people in Hidalgo County for voter fraud.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 29, 2018
Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) announced that his longtime Chief of Staff, Tom Holloway, would be leaving to pursue new opportunities in the private sector. Holloway has served as Schwertner’s Chief of Staff since January 2011, when the now-senate chairman was first sworn in as a freshman member of the Texas House of Representatives.
From Senator Charles Schwertner
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 29, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday appeared on NBC 5’s ‘Lone Star Politics’ with NBC’s Julie Fine and Dallas Morning News reporter Gromer Jeffers. There, they discussed the solutions proposed at the school safety roundtable in Austin, and his priorities for NAFTA renegotiation.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 29, 2018
Early predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are that the 2018 hurricane season will be an active one with 10 to 16 named storms, and 5 to 9 hurricanes.
From Insurance Council of Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 25, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
“This weekend, Americans pause to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 25, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke this week about Congress’s record of accomplishments under Republican control and highlighted economic gains for Texans, regulatory relief for small businesses, and the confirmation of new judges in particular.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 25, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to stay a lower court’s decision ordering Texas to take costly steps to alter its voter registration procedures under extremely tight deadlines.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 25, 2018
Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion with Gov. Greg Abbott, local law enforcement officials, and the victims and survivors of the Santa Fe High School, Alpine High School, and Sutherland Springs church shootings on the topic of school safety.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, President Donald Trump granted a full, posthumous pardon to heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. Following the pardon, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement:
From Representative Randy Weber
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier reacts to the 22 points and ideas Governor Greg Abbott presented following the conclusion of his roundtable discussions in Austin to stop school shootings.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today announced three specific actions in response to online testing issues that occurred during the April and May administrations of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR®).
From Texas Education Agency
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Today, the Texas Transportation Commission (TxDOT) approved an agenda item authorizing the first step in the procurement process for the full reconstruction of the US 83/US 281 Interchange (Pharr Interchange) project. By authorizing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), TxDOT will now be accepting proposals from entities to enter into a design-build contract to reconstruct the Pharr Interchange.
From Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today applauded a Trump administration proposal to continue updating Title X regulations by allowing family planning services that receive Title X funding to eliminate abortion counseling and referrals from their services.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the passage of the VA MISSION Act and upcoming consideration of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising the bipartisan deal to combat sexual harassment in Congress, of which he is a cosponsor.
“Sexual harassment is wrong. It should never be tolerated.
From Senator Ted Cruz
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of Andy Oldham to fill a vacancy in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Michael Truncale to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and Alan Albright to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas:
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Trump announced there would be no summit with North Korea next month.
From Representative Michael McCaul
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood, one of the largest United States military installations in the world, released the following statement Thursday after the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19):
From Representative Roger Williams
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
Today U.S. Representative Will Hurd supported the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding for our military and national defense. The NDAA passed the House this morning with overwhelmingly bipartisan support and ensures we are prepared to face modern threats by:
From Representative Will Hurd
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $698,679 in fines involving 232 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners' conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state's oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 24, 2018
New Politics, the national organization that recruits and supports national service leaders and military veterans for elected office, today endorsed James Talarico in his campaign for state representative in Texas House District 52.
From New Politics
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced key priorities offered by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) during today’s consideration and passage of H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA).
From Representative Brian Babin
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund (AGFUND), Inc. had a successful night in the primary runoff elections.
"We need elected officials who bring accountability and an understanding of agriculture to our state and national government," Russell Boening, president of TFB and AGFUND, said.
From Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Texas voters spoke clearly and in bipartisan fashion for progress in Tuesday's runoff elections, endorsing an agenda in which public education and the larger concerns of working people take priority over wedge issues, Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy said today.
From Texas AFL-CIO
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
“In the wake of the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, we must continue to pray for peace and comfort for the victims, their families and loved ones, educators, law enforcement and all who have been affected by this horrific tragedy.
From Representative Jeff Leach
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Yesterday, Texans voted in the primary runoff election which closed a great overall primary season for pro-faith and family candidates across Texas. Not only do we have continued leadership from strong conservative statewide officials and a stronger Texas Senate, but also, with the victories throughout the primary season, the number of pro-family conservatives in the Texas House continues to grow.
From Texas Values Action
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Last night, Joseph Kopser won the Democratic nomination for Congress in Texas’ 21st Congressional District. Kopser won his primary with 58 percent of the vote, winning in nine of the ten counties of TX-21. On Election Night, Joseph Kopser released the following statement.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
After the death of 10 students and teachers at Santa Fe High School, Representative Uresti has asked Governor Abbott to convene a Special Session to address school safety and gun violence. During the 85th Legislative Session, Rep. Uresti authored HB 2712, which would have created a program to aid law enforcement efforts to take guns off the street.
From Representative Tomas Uresti
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
TODAY, Democrat Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier congratulates Sheriff Lupe Valdez for winning the the Democratic Runoff for Governor of Texas.
Per Collier:
“Congratulations to Lupe Valdez for winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas. I look forward to working with Sheriff Valdez to help make a better state for ALL Texans.”
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Tonight Gina Ortiz Jones celebrated her win in Texas’s 23rd District Democratic runoff election with supporters, family, and friends.
Gina has traveled the district, sharing a message that clearly resonated with voters in this district, focusing on ensuring Texans have access to quality health care, good paying jobs and strengthening economic opportunities for working families.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Sheryl Cole won the Democratic primary runoff tonight for House District 46. Planned Parenthood Texas Votes endorsed Sheryl Cole for state representative because of her unwavering commitment to reproductive rights.
From Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
“Following tonight’s election results, TXBIZ PAC and TXBIZ FEDPAC is proud to announce our success in the runoffs for candidates endorsed by the committees.
From Texas Association of Business PAC
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Tonight, Texas Democrat Lupe Valdez won the gubernatorial primary runoff against Andrew White. Planned Parenthood Texas Votes endorsed Lupe Valdez for governor as the strongest candidate in the race for reproductive rights.
From Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy issued this statement congratulating Lupe Valdez, the COPE-backed candidate, on winning the Democratic nomination for Governor:
"Lupe Valdez believes in her heart in economic progress for all Texans.
From Texas AFL-CIO COPE
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
On Monday, May 21, 2018, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) introduced the Coastal Texas Protection Act. The bill enjoys widespread, bipartisan support throughout the Texas delegation, with 20 original co-sponsors.
From Representative Randy Weber
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today after the FIRST STEP Act, a prison reform bill aimed at reducing recidivism rates and rehabilitating low-risk offenders, passed the U.S. House of Representatives:
“The House took an important step today toward ensuring people who leave prison don’t end up right back there,” Sen. Cornyn said.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 22, 2018
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced an amendment during the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations Committee markup for fiscal year 2019 that would prohibit Department of Justice funds from being misdirected towards litigation and other costs associated with the use of eminent domain in the construction of a physical wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 22, 2018
TODAY, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor Mike Collier issues the following response to Dan Patrick’s comments over the weekend regarding gun violence in schools. In addition, Collier proposes a crisis response plan (“Save our Students”) and timetable geared toward making our schools as safe as we can make them before they return to school in the fall.
From Mike Collier Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 22, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Will Hurd introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the overtime payment process for our Customs and Border Patrol agents. H.R. 5896, the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendment Act of 2018, was introduced with Border and Maritime Subcommittee Chair Martha McSally (AZ-02) and Ranking Member Filemón Vela (TX-34) to streamline and amend the overtime payment process to allow these hardworking men and women the flexibility to be properly compensated for the dangerous jobs they perform.
From Representative Will Hurd
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 22, 2018
Senator Borris L. Miles successfully hosted a Job Fair at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, bringing together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers and filling more than 300 positions.
"Texas Workforce Commission reported that Texas created more than 300,000 jobs over the past year," said Senator Borris L. Miles.
From Senator Borris Miles
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) mourned the loss of life from the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas and highlighted stories of heroism and bravery during the tragedy.
From Senator John Cornyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Today, Caleb Troxclair, Principal of Troxclair PC, a premier government affairs law firm in Austin, announced the addition of Ryan Brannan, former Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner and three-time gubernatorial appointee, to the firm.
From Troxclair PC
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Today Chairman Roland Gutierrez (@RolandForTexas) announced that his endorsement list in his bid for the 19th Senatorial District of Texas had passed 100 individuals and organizations.
From Roland Gutierrez Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Despite record levels of debt and Congress’ deep unpopularity with the American people, Jake Ellzey can’t decide if he would join the Congressional Freedom Caucus, a group of conservatives dedicated to securing the border, reforming our tax code, and getting Washington’s spending habits under control.
From Ron Wright Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended a Trump administration proposal that would protect the lives of the unborn and the conscience rights of taxpayers by withholding federal Title X family planning funding from clinics that provide abortion services or referrals for abortions.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
In-district tuition and fees at Austin Community College (ACC) will remain unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, and out-of-district fees and out-of-state tuition will decrease. The college’s Board of Trustees approved the 2018-19 tuition and fee rates at its May meeting.
From Austin Community College
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today reminded Texans of the May 31 deadline to submit claims in a $586 million settlement with Western Union affecting consumers who were deceived into sending payments to scam artists using the company’s wire transfer service. As many as 39,000 Texans are eligible for refunds.
From Office of the Attorney General
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Commissioner George P. Bush is encouraging Texans across the state to commemorate Memorial Day at one of the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries statewide. Volunteers are also needed to lay flags at the each of the headstones prior to the services.
From Texas General Land Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Santa Fe, Texas on Friday, Elaina Fowler is proud to sign a joint statement with more than three dozen other Texas Candidates for Gun Sense in calling for sensible gun legislation to reduce gun violence and promote gun safety.
From Elaina Fowler Campaign
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2018
The Assembled Vehicle Coalition of Texas decries rulings by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that revoked hundreds of vehicles previously inspected, titled and registered.
Dune buggies, a popular and well-known roadster vehicle that has been a part of American car scene since 1964, have been adversely affected by TxDMV rulemaking.
From Assembled Vehicle Coalition of Texas
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Copyright June 20, 2018, Harvey Kronberg, www.quorumreport.com, All rights are reserved
|
