In Eagle Pass, Texas National Guard and State Guard Engineers reinforce barriers with concrete to repair damaged C-Wire. #OperationLonestar

TDEM has deployed additional state emergency response resources amid ongoing rainfall and flash flooding. "Texans are urged to stay weather aware and follow instructions of local first responders and emergency management personnel.” -Chief Nim Kidd #txwx tdem.texas.gov/press-release/…

In 2021, I signed Senate Bill 1 into law to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat in Texas. 🗳️Requires ID for mail-in ballots 🗳️Prohibits drive-thru voting 🗳️Creates uniform statewide voting hours 🗳️Criminalizes ballot harvesting 🗳️And more!

Texas National Guard Soldiers use night vision goggles, thermal trackers, and various technology to detect and help apprehend illegal immigrants hiding in the desert areas. #operationlonestar

Every year, we celebrate Patriot Day on Sept. 11 as a way to remember and honor those who fell on this tragic day as well as those called to serve our country in the years and days after. Will you please add your name to honor our fallen heroes and those who serve every day?

VICTORY!

Have a blessed day! “'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’” Joshua 1:9

We are working with Governor Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management to monitor a potential tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico that is forecasted to strengthen as it approaches our area. We are likely to see rain in our area Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s still hurricane season, so remain prepared

#NeverForget

Tropical Storm Update: During our call today with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (Texas Division of Emergency Management), they forecast the storm will move eastward to hit Louisiana, following the Texas coastline in its approach. The entire Texas coast will get tropical rain, and winds up to 40-50

Brian Chontosh is a Marine’s Marine. After his platoon was ambushed during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, he lead an aggressive counterattack. After running out of ammo he picked up discarded enemy weapons to continue fighting. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/Tpmew-ZOaJo?si…

Thank you to Commissioner Muth for speaking today to the Appropriations Committee on the roll out of the most significant improvements that have happened in the foster care system in over thirty years. I am incredibly proud of the reforms made in the funding and operations to our

FRANCINE UPDATE: from Texas Division of Emergency Management call: Francine is turning northward and will make landfall, likely as a Cat 2, in central Louisiana. There are coastal and storm surge warnings along the Texas Coast, starting in the Coastal Bend (Corpus area).   All threat levels for our region have

We will #NeverForget.

September 11th, 2001. We will never forget because we can’t forget. This day is seared into our memories. Today we remember the thousands who perished in these disgusting attacks, and the millions of lives forever changed as a result.

We’ll never forget how the day unfolded tragically on September 11, 2001. On this Patriot Day we remember the first responders who lost their lives as the towers fell, and the health challenges still impacting some of those who dug through rubble to find our fellow Americans who

I usually work on my birthday and this year is no different. I’m proud of the flag on my right arm and the opportunity to serve our great country. Stay cool this weekend!

The Texas economy provides Texans with countless opportunities to thrive.  Our economy is strong because of the millions of Texans who make up our highly-skilled, diverse workforce. Texas continues to invest in innovation, education, and workforce training.

Today, I announced that Texas is aggressively targeting the dangerous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. I also designated them as a foreign terrorist organization. We are a law-and-order state, and we will defend Texas from this threat. More: bit.ly/3ZxcB3j