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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday April 30, 2025 ( 54 items )  

"Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation"
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation" Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 8th WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Winn  more

'Gender & School Sports - Federal Action & Legal Challenges to State Laws' Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on March 11, 2025, entitled "Gender and School Sports: Federal Action and Legal Challenges to State Laws" by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and Jared P. Cole: * * * SUMMARY Policymakers have debated how schools should respond when transgender students (students who are assigned one sex at birth but identify with the opposite sex) seek to use facilities or participate in school activit  more

100 Days, 100 Stories
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days, 100 Stories WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump's historic first 100 days in office. Speaker Johnson highlighted citizens who were unjustly detained abroad, business owners who will benefit from new apprenticeship opportunities, and families devastated by previous open borders policies, among many o  more

100 Days, 100 Stories
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days, 100 Stories Speaker Johnson highlights 100 Americans who demonstrate the positive impact from President Trump's historic first 100 days in office For Immediate Release April 29, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump's historic first 100 days in offi  more

2025 Summer Air Traffic Operational Summit Readout
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Summer Air Traffic Operational Summit Readout WASHINGTON - The FAA is preparing for another busy summer travel season by meeting with airlines, general aviation representatives and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to discuss traffic management strategies, operator schedules and facility needs in the National Airspace System (NAS). The FA  more

Adams, Kamlager-Dove Convene Roundtable to Address Black Higher Education and Strengthening HBCUs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Kamlager-Dove Convene Roundtable to Address Black Higher Education and Strengthening HBCUs WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Congressional Black Caucus Whip, held a roundtable discussion with Reps. Sewell (AL-07), Hay  more

Arrington Celebrates First 100 Days of President Trump's Administration
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates First 100 Days of President Trump's Administration Washington, D.C. - To commemorate the remarkable achievements of President Trump during his first 100 days in office, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement: "In the first 100 days of President Trump's second term our nation has experienced unprecedented achievements in a new era of Ameri  more

Blue Ridge Arrives in Noumea, New Caledonia
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Blue Ridge Arrives in Noumea, New Caledonia NOUMEA, New Caledonia - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Noumea, New Caledonia for a routine port visit April 26, 2025. This is Blue Ridge's first visit to the city since 2011. Culinary Specialist 3rd class Dillion Yost, from Lakeway, Texas, and Information Systems Technician Seaman Patricia Murczek, from   more

Congressman Castro Leads CHC Members in Push to Retain the Name of Fort Cavazos
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads CHC Members in Push to Retain the Name of Fort Cavazos April 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20), Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, led the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) delegation in urging Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to retain the name of Fort Cavazos -- recently renamed after General Richard E. Cavazos, the first Mexican Amer  more

Congressman Gonzalez and Congresswoman Stefanik Introduce Bill to Strengthen Border Airports
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez and Congresswoman Stefanik Introduce Bill to Strengthen Border Airports Designating Valley International Airport as a Port of Entry HARLINGEN, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Border Airport Fairness Act, which would designate certain airports within 30 miles of the northern or sout  more

Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Water Repayments from Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Water Repayments from Mexico BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the recent news on Mexican water repayments. "Water is the lifeblood of our community. I welcome South Texas getting its rightfully owed water," said Congressman Gonzalez. "However, any water from Mexico must also be met with i  more

Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Trump to Issue Disaster Declaration for South Texas
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Urges President Trump to Issue Disaster Declaration for South Texas BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) sent a letter to President Trump and FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton urging the administration to issue a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the Rio Grande Valley so that South Texans impacted by the March 2025 floods can receive es  more

Congressman Jake Ellzey Presents Military Medals to Local Veteran Terry Everest
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Presents Military Medals to Local Veteran Terry Everest Waxahachie, TX - On Thursday, May 24th, during a visit to Palestine, Congressman Jake Ellzey proudly presented long-overdue military medals to Mr. Terry Everest, a Vietnam-era Army veteran and resident of Rusk, Texas. Mr. Everest served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, including participating in campaigns durin  more

Congressman Moran Applauds First 100 Days of the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Applauds First 100 Days of the Trump Administration Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement applauding the first 100 days of the second Trump Administration: "Since taking the oath of office, President Trump and his Administration have wasted no time getting America back on track. President Trump's strong, decisive, and bold lea  more

Contracts for April 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 29, 2025 AIR FORCE Integrated Data Services Inc., Henderson, Nevada, was awarded a $99,000,000 ceiling follow-on, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for program management resource tools. This contract provides for a suite of Air Force enterprise applications designed to support several key facets of program and financial management, acquisition reporting, and leadership  more

Cornyn: Border Top Success of Trump's First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Border Top Success of Trump's First 100 Days WASHINGTON - Today on Newsmax's National Report, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) touted border security as the biggest accomplishment of President Trump's first 100 days in office. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "I come from a state that has a 1,200-mile common border with Mexico." "The consequences of the Biden  more

EPA and Texas Railroad Commission Sign Memorandum of Agreement on Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA and Texas Railroad Commission Sign Memorandum of Agreement on Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide MOA is next step for state to have permitting authority DALLAS, TEXAS (April 29, 2025) - At a ceremony in Austin today, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Railroad Commission signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) outlining the state's plans for administering pr  more

Ernst, Gonzales Create Harsh Penalties for Deadly Fentanyl Dealers
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Gonzales Create Harsh Penalties for Deadly Fentanyl Dealers WASHINGTON - On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are increasing the criminal penalties to the strictest possible level for the drug dealers behind the fentanyl epidemic that is the leading cause of death for Americans 18-44 and contributed to around 87,000 overdose d  more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports First Quarter 2025 Operating Results
DALLAS, Texas, April 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports First Quarter 2025 Operating Results DALLAS, TEXAS, April 29, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $150.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. In comparison, for the quarters ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Bank reported net in  more

Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 6th WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Field of Streams: The New Chann  more

Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Trump administration's announcement of a deal with Mexico to secure shipments of water Mexico owes to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. Sen. Cruz said, "Mexico's failures to uphold its water obligations have bee  more

Fulcher's Bill to Inform Consumers of Spy Appliances Passes House
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Fulcher's Bill to Inform Consumers of Spy Appliances Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the House passed his legislation, H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act:  "Consumers have a right to know if their internet-connected 'smart' appliance is recording them unknowingly," said Congressman Fulcher. "In an ag  more

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week. "Texans should prepare for severe weather   more

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Marriage and Family Therapists
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Marriage and Family Therapists Governor Greg Abbott appointed James Castro and William Price and reappointed Russell "Russ" Bartee, Ph.D. to the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The board licenses and regulates Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas. James Castro of Bergheim is a  more

Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law. "Israel is a stalwart ally of the United States and a friend to Texas," reads the letter. "I have repeatedly made clear that Texas will not tolerate antisemitism. Anti-Israel policies ar  more

Governor Abbott Joins President Trump's FEMA Review Council
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Joins President Trump's FEMA Review Council Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation's emergency management and disaster response system. President Trump also appointed Texas Division of Emergency Management Chi  more

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert "Bobby" Lewis and Margaret "Meg" Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor named Stephen F. "Steve" Cooper as chair of the board for a term set to exp  more

Hearing Wrap Up: DOD Must Obtain Clean Audit to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Ensure Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: DOD Must Obtain Clean Audit to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Ensure Military Readiness WASHINGTON--The Subcommittee on Government Operations today held a hearing on "Tracking Progress: Updates to DOD's Financial Management Scorecard." After failing seven financial audits, members examined the Department   more

House Democratic ACES Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Marc Veasey Congratulate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Democratic ACES Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Marc Veasey Congratulate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Today, House Democratic Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement on the election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Ca  more

ICYMI: Roy on Breitbart News Daily: "We've got to reduce spending"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roy on Breitbart News Daily: "We've got to reduce spending" April 29, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) joined Mike Slater on "Breitbart News Daily" (link is external) on SiriusXM Patriot to discuss budget reconciliation. Key Quotes: "I think quality and getting it done the right way matters. So I'm not necessarily as focused on the t  more

In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Affirms POTUS' Economic Policy, Empowers Rural America, and Fights to Expand Market Access for U.S. Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Affirms POTUS' Economic Policy, Empowers Rural America, and Fights to Expand Market Access for U.S. Farmers (Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025) \- In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has rolled out a five point plan to lower the cost of eggs, worked to expand market access for American farmers, and e  more

Kamlager-Dove, Adams Convene Roundtable to Address Black Higher Education and Strengthening HBCUs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Adams Convene Roundtable to Address Black Higher Education and Strengthening HBCUs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressional Black Caucus Whip Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Chair Alma Adams (NC-12) held a roundtable discussion with Reps. Sewell (AL-07), Hayes (CT-05), Sykes (OH-13), Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Br  more

KETK: Rep. Nathaniel Moran reacts to Trump's first 100 days in office
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * KETK: Rep. Nathaniel Moran reacts to Trump's first 100 days in office Rep. Nathaniel Moran reacts to Trump's first 100 days in office KETK/FOX51 By Michael Garcia April 28, 2025 Tyler, Texas - East Texas Representative Nathaniel Moran of Tyler spoke in Washington on Monday to give his thoughts on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Moran started his comments at the Hous  more

Late Liquidation Period for Elementary & Secondary Education Funds Provided During COVID-19 Pandemic Topic of In Focus White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12978) on April 29, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Late Liquidation Period for Elementary and Secondary Education Funds Provided During COVID-19 Pandemic In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted several programs that provided federal funds "to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus" in elemen  more

McCaul, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans Mark Up Border Security Legislation on Trump's 100th Day in Office
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans Mark Up Border Security Legislation on Trump's 100th Day in Office WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee -- joined his colleagues in marking up the committee's budget reconciliation recommendations, which will provide funding for the De  more

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Join Congressional Leaders at State Department to Demand Due Process for All
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Join Congressional Leaders at State Department to Demand Due Process for All WASHINGTON, April 29 - Ahead of Vermont resident Mohsen Mahdawi's court hearing tomorrow, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced he will join Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) and House and Senate colleagues for a press conference at the State Department to call for his immediate release. Mahdawi w  more

Mentorship Shapes First Field Mission for DPAA Forensic Anthropologist
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: * * * Mentorship Shapes First Field Mission for DPAA Forensic Anthropologist QUANG TRI, Vietnam - After spending years in laboratories and archaeological digs across the globe -- from a post-classic Mayan town in Belize to colonial cemeteries in Mississippi, this year marked a new kind of fieldwork for a seasoned scientist: her first full recovery mission with the Defe  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Resolution of Inquiry Compelling the Administration to Release Records to Justify Deportation of Individuals
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castro Introduces Resolution of Inquiry Compelling the Administration to Release Records to Justify Deportation of Individuals April 29, 2025 The Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) comes amidst the deportations of individuals without due process to El Salvadoran gulags WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI), a procedural tool that dir  more

Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Deepfake Exploitation
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Helps Pass Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Deepfake Exploitation Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced that the House has passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, landmark legislation that strengthens protections for victims of non-consensual, sexually exploitative imagery - including AI-generated deepfakes - by criminalizing the publication of   more

Rep. Gill Fights for President Trump's Agenda During First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Fights for President Trump's Agenda During First 100 Days Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today applauds President Trump for unleashing his America-first agenda during his historic first 100 days back in office. Rep. Gill has fought tirelessly to deliver the legislative backup President Trump needs to fulfill the mandate of the American people. "Preside  more

Rep. Mike Levin & Sen. Adam Schiff Urge White House to Disclose Executive Branch Employees' Financial Transactions Leading Up to Trump's Tariff Pause
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin & Sen. Adam Schiff Urge White House to Disclose Executive Branch Employees' Financial Transactions Leading Up to Trump's Tariff Pause April 28, 2025 Washington, D.C. - Following President Donald Trump's abrupt tariffs pause that raised alarming questions about potential violations of federal ethics and insider trading laws, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Senator Adam Schiff (CA) sent  more

Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding U.S. House passage of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act -- legislation he is a proud co-lead on: "I am deeply concerned about the rise in deepfake  more

Rep. Pfluger Reflects on First 100 Days - Delivering for Americans and Restoring Texas Values
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Reflects on First 100 Days - Delivering for Americans and Restoring Texas Values WASHINGTON, DC -- Today marks 100 days since President Trump took office for his second term. To reflect on these first 100 days, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following video recapping what he sees as the top accomplishments Republicans have secured and highlighting the role he has played  more

Rep. Pfluger: Texas values are no longer under siege -- they're leading the way.
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: Texas values are no longer under siege -- they're leading the way. WASHINGTON, DC -- To reflect on President Trump's 100-day mark in office today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in Odessa American highlighting what he sees as the greatest accomplishments Republicans have secured so far. You can read the op-ed below or by clicking here. President Trump's First 10  more

Rep. Sessions Opens Hearing on DOD's Progress Toward a Clean Financial Audit
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Sessions Opens Hearing on DOD's Progress Toward a Clean Financial Audit WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Tracking Progress: Updates to DoD's Financial Management Scorecard." Since the Departmen  more

Rep. Williams Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Rep. Williams Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), released a statement following the House passage of the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, by a vote of 409-2. This bill takes action to protect and empower victims of real and deepfake Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII). "As technology advances, predator  more

SEC Charges Three Texans With Defrauding Investors in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Three Texans with Defrauding Investors in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme Washington D.C., April 29, 2025 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Dallas-Fort Worth residents Kenneth W. Alexander II, Robert D. Welsh, and Caedrynn E. Conner for operating a Ponzi scheme that raised at least $91 million from more than 200 investors. According to the SEC's  more

Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm (Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025) \- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Texas with U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss food securi  more

Secretary Wright Highlights 100 Days of Unleashing American Energy Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Wright Highlights 100 Days of Unleashing American Energy Under President Trump WASHINGTON-- U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today released the following statement marking President Trump's 100 th day in office: "Under President Trump's leadership, the Department of Energy has restored American Energy Dominance and strengthened our position as the largest oil producer and LNG export  more

Sen. Cornyn Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Unanimous Consent Agreement -- S.J. Res. 49
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at a time to be determined by the majority leader following consultation with the Democratic leader, no later than Wednesday, April 30, S.J. Res. 49 be discharged from the Committee on Fina  more

SST Committee Advances Six Bipartisan Bills
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * SST Committee Advances Six Bipartisan Bills (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed six bipartisan bills at a full committee markup that will significantly enhance our nation's capabilities in space exploration, energy production, scientific research, and technological advan  more

Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training. The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning platform, accessible at https://usaf.percipio.com/.  Learners can choose to complete the mandatory training on either DAFeL  more

Transportation Secretary Duffy First 100 Days Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * The First 100 Days U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's First 100 Days Accomplishments Under the leadership of Secretary Duffy and President Trump, the U.S. Department of Transportation is ushering in the golden age of transportation. In just 100 days, the Department is delivering results at an unprecedented pace -- moving at the speed of President Trump to serve the  more

WTAS: Bipartisan, Bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act to Criminalize the Spread of Deepfake Revenge Porn Heads to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Bipartisan, Bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act to Criminalize the Spread of Deepfake Revenge Porn Heads to President Trump's Desk Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, introduced in the Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and co-led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 409-2 and heads to President Trum  more