Protecting the Vulnerable
This Op-ED originally appeared in The McAllen Monitor on July 19, 2017 Because we cannot hear their cries, it is perhaps our most sacred calling to protect the most vulnerable among us — the unborn. And I celebrate all that we have accomplished together to promote a...
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For School Choice For Special Needs Students
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for school choice for special needs students is generating growing support across Texas. Allowing school choice for special needs students is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative...
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Pro-Life Insurance Reform
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for pro-life insurance reform is generating growing support across Texas. Pro-life insurance reform is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “NO, I mean no, Texan...
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Legislation To Expedite Construction Permitting Process
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to speed up the permitting process for local governments is generating growing support across Texas. Expediting the permitting process is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative...
Texas Ranked Top State For Business Climate By Business Facilities Magazine
Business Facilities Magazine today ranked Texas as the top state in the nation for the Best Business Climate in the magazine's 13th Annual Rankings Report. Out of all 50 states, Texas achieved the best overall performance in the 2017 State Rankings Report. "Economic...
Governor Abbott Adds 19 Items To Special Session Call
AUSTIN – Following passage of legislation in the Texas Senate to extend the expiration dates for the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Texas State Board...
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Property Tax Reform Legislation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for meaningful property tax reform is generating growing support across Texas. Property tax reform is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session. “Texas now ranks among...
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding Of Abortion Providers
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to prohibit local and state government from using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion providers is generating growing support across Texas. Prohibiting taxpayer funding of abortion providers and their...
Voter Fraud Is Real, And We Must Stamp It Out
This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News on July 19, 2017 Voter fraud is real, and it undermines the integrity of the election process in Texas. The right to vote is sacred in this country. Ensuring the integrity of the ballot box is one of the most...
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Texas Public Elementary School Reading Initiative
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath today announced a comprehensive reading initiative – Texas Readers – to strengthen the reading skills of students across the state. “While Texas has some of the best public schools in the...