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Representative Dustin Burrows Secures Votes To Become Speaker

AUSTIN - Today, State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) announced that he has secured the support of a majority of members of the Texas House of Representatives to be the Speaker of the House in the 89th Legislative Session, which convenes in Austin on January 14, 2024.

From Burrows for Speaker

Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Legislation to Raise Servicemember Pay and Support Texas Military Bases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted for the final passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, also known as the FY25 NDAA in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will raise junior enlisted servicemembers’ pay by 14.5% and provide all servicemembers across the board with a 4.5% pay raise—a priority that Congressman Gonzales has strongly advocated for in Congress.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Potential Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement ahead of a potential government shutdown.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

Harris County District Attorney-Elect Sean Teare Engages With Criminal Justice Experts Ahead Of Taking Office

(Houston, TX) - Today, Harris County District-attorney elect Sean Teare announced that his transition team will be engaging with key experts and community leaders from across Harris County to inform the policies of the incoming administration.

From Harris County

Commissioner Adrian Garcia releases statement on the death of a Milby High School student

From Harris County Precinct 2

By Adrian Garcia Commissioner

MAKE TEXANS HEALTHY AGAIN LAUNCHES AHEAD OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Austin, TX -A powerful new movement has taken shape to address the growing crisis of chronic disease, poor nutrition, and preventable health challenges in Texas. Make Texans Healthy Again (MTHA) officially launched today, aiming to educate and empower Texans to take control of their health by educating and advocating for state-level policies prioritizing personal freedom, preventative care, and holistic wellness.

From Make Texans Healthy Again

Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse Watching Dallas-based Fifth Court

AUSTIN, TEXAS–The following statement regarding the inclusion of the Dallas-based Texas Court of Appeals for the Fifth District (“Fifth Court”) in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2024-2025 “Judicial Hellholes®” report should be attributed to Robert Wood, spokesperson for Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA):

From ROSS Communications Inc.

By Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse

Sen. Cruz Addresses the Consequences of Democrat’s Radical Open Border Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing yesterday addressing the Democrat’s catastrophic open border crisis and its impact on Texas and the nation. Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, delivered a heartbreaking testimony about how the Biden administration’s open border policies resulted in her daughter being brutally murdered by an illegal alien.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Memorializing Corpus Christi Post Office in Honor of Capt. Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill designating the United States Post Office located on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi as the “Captain Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson Post Office.” The bill memorializes the service of Capt. Batterson as a United States Navy veteran and former Naval Aviator.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

Sen. Cruz Leads Bicameral Amicus Urging Supreme Court to Uphold American Sovereignty and the Second Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) joined Sen. Cruz’s brief. Additionally, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48) led 22 House Members in joining Sen. Cruz’s brief.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

Sen. Bettencourt Files “Integrity-7” Election Integrity Bills with Many Senate Joint Authors

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), pre-filed bills deemed the “Integrity 7,” ahead of the 89th Legislative Session which begins on January 14, 2025. These bills are aimed at improving election transparency, voter roll integrity, and provide penalties for non-performance in Texas.

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Texas Alliance for Life Supports AG Ken Paxton's Lawsuit against New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Chemical Abortion Drugs

AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Alliance for Life commends Attorney General Ken Paxton for taking decisive action against a New York-based doctor who illegally provided abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas woman in violation of the Human Life Protection Act and multiple other state laws.

From Texas Alliance for Life

Texas Broadband Providers Announce the Creation of the Texas Broadband Association

Austin, Texas—Today, a coalition of broadband stakeholders announced the creation of a new association, the Texas Broadband Association, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Texas via sound policies. The Texas Broadband Association (TBBA)’s mission is to educate state leadership and the general public on the importance of broadband legislation, deployment and adoption in the State of Texas.

From Texas Broadband Association

Rep. Gámez Files Bill To Reform Juvenile Detention Orders

AUSTIN, TX - Representative Erin Elizabeth Gámez (D-Brownsville) filed House Bill 1631: relating to the duration of a child ’s detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Erin Elizabeth Gamez

Rep. Gene Wu Elected Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus

AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, December 4, State Representative Gene Wu was elected to serve as Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus (HDC).

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE ELECTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS

State Representative Toni Rose (TX, D-110), was elected Secretary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) during their annual legislative conference held December 2nd through 7th in Washington, D.C.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Toni Rose - District 110

Joint Statement of Support from the Texas Progressive Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus for Representative John Bryant for Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus

From Texas Legislative Progressive Council

Texas Will Lead the Nation in Banning THC

Lubbock, TX - Senator Charles Perry joined Lt. Governor Dan Patrick in announcing his intent to pass legislation banning all consumable hemp products that contain THC in the State of Texas.

From Texas Senator Charles Perry - District 28

Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a major victory for Texas small businesses as a federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional federal law that would have imposed major costs on tens of millions of small businesses through illegal and burdensome regulations. Attorney General Paxton filed an amicus brief in the case in support of Texas businesses.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigations into Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and Other Companies over Children’s Privacy and Safety Practices as Texas Leads the Nation in Data Privacy Enforcement

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into Character.AI and fourteen other companies including Reddit, Instagram, and Discord regarding their privacy and safety practices for minors pursuant to the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (“SCOPE”) Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”).

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Second Harris County “Guaranteed Income” Scheme, Preventing Public Money from Being Unlawfully Redistributed

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a stay preventing Harris County from restarting its unlawful “guaranteed income” program after the County made an attempt to sidestep a court order halting a similar program.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Office of the Attorney General Files Motion for a Protective Order Preventing Convicted Child Murderer from Testifying in Show Hearing at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent a procedurally deficient and overly burdensome subpoena from enabling a convicted murderer to testify at a House Committee hearing. The filing of the motion automatically excuses the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from complying with the subpoena pending a hearing and resolution of the motion.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

At SCOTUS, Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification Measures for Pornography Sites; Dozens of States, Lawmakers, and Experts File Briefs In Support

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”), asking it to uphold House Bill 1181, a Texas law requiring pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material. Texas will argue the case before SCOTUS on January 15, 2025.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Austin Taxpayer-Funded “Homeless Navigation Center” for Facilitating Public Drug Use and Violent Incidents Next to Elementary School

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Austin-based Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center for operating as a common nuisance in violation of Texas law. Activities permitted by the center are drastically harming quality of life in the area and endangering neighborhood residents, local businesses, and the students of a nearby elementary school.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Wells Fargo Withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance Following Attorney General Paxton’s Review of Financial Institutions Boycotting Energy Companies; Paxton Urges Other Major Institutions to Rescind Unlawful ESG Commitments

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded Wells Fargo’s announcement that it has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (“NZBA”), an anti-energy activist organization that requires its members to prioritize a radical climate agenda over consumer and investor interests.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Senator Borris L. Miles Receives NBCSL’s Legislator of the Year Award

Last weekend, Senator Borris L. Miles received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) “Legislator of the Year” award at its 48th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This award is given annually to the state legislator who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and made outstanding legislative achievements and contributions.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Borris L. Miles - District 13

Bettencourt’s “Sensible 4” for Public Education Enhancements Garners Bipartisan Support!

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), pre-filed bills deemed the “Sensible 4” for Public Education, ahead of the 89th Legislative Session which begins on January 14, 2025. These bills are aimed at improving special education, which is a huge issue for the families of students with disabilities, authorizing the continuation of virtual and hybrid education programs to fit students’ needs, equipping students and parents with the knowledge, and empowering schools with tools to address truancy, and ensuring the safety of our students in their educational settings.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Landgraf Files Bill to Scrap the STAAR Test

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf has introduced House Bill 221 ahead of the 2025 legislative session, proposing significant reforms to reduce standardized testing in Texas schools. The bill aims to limit high-stakes testing to the minimum requirements mandated by federal law, reclaiming valuable classroom time for teaching and learning.

From The State of Texas

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

Governor Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign To Dissuade Migrants From Making Dangerous Journey To Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the state's new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to dissuade migrants from making the dangerous journey to illegally cross the border into Texas during a press conference next to a burned down rape tree at Wall Ranch in Eagle Pass.

From The State of Texas Governor

By Governor Greg Abbott

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Launches Major Legislative Initiative to Ban All THC

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today announcing Senate Bill 3 will be legislation to ban all forms of consumable Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from being sold in Texas:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Victim Advocates Join Sens. Cruz and Klobuchar to Urge House to Pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and victim advocates today held a press conference to urge the House to pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act, bipartisan legislation to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated images (commonly referred to as “deepfakes”).

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

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