ICYMI: The new Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) website is live and offers a range of resources for Texas educators to support students experiencing homelessness. 💻tehcy.tea.texas.gov

I launched Operation Lone Star 3 years ago. The goal now is the same as it was then: stop illegal immigration into Texas. Texas has decreased illegal crossings by 85% into our state. We need a president who will work with us to secure the border. newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigr…

On Friday, the Patriot Softball Lady Patriots stopped by the Texas Capitol. It was great to congratulate them in person on their historic season. Congratulations on a hard-earned win and a job well done. UT Tyler #swoopswoop

Wishing you a safe and restful Labor Day, Texas! It’s thanks to the dedication of hardworking Texans that our state is a place where people prosper and businesses flourish.

Announcing a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the criminals involved in the murder of Navy veteran Nelson Beckett. Our hearts go out to the Beckett family, his loved ones, and the entire Houston community. More: bit.ly/47fvtFB

Great to visit with the Blinn College baseball Buccaneers when they stopped by the Texas Capitol on Friday! They represented the best of Texas when they WON the NJCAA D1 Baseball World Series back in June. A well-deserved win.

Military members, veterans, and spouses: Do you have an insurance license in another state? Provide a military ID when you apply and we'll waive the Texas non-resident license fee. Thank you for your service! #TexasVeterans tdi.texas.gov/tips/military-…

Yesterday, I met with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in my office at the Texas Capitol. For years, Canada has been a strong trading and investment partner for Texas. We will continue to build a prosperous relationship between Alberta and Texas and our peoples.

Last week, I announced Texas has removed more than 1 MILLION people from voter rolls. Texas Secretary of State is required to review voter rolls, remove ineligible voters, and refer potential illegal voting to the Texas Attorney General and local authorities for investigation. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas…

WATCH: DPS Discovers 17 Illegal Immigrants Crammed Inside Hidden Compartment in Cloned Delivery Truck DPS Troopers working #OperationLoneStar busted a human smuggling attempt during a traffic stop in Kinney County. Troopers discovered 17 illegal immigrants being smuggled inside

Great to meet with Calpine at the Texas Capitol last week. We explored ways we can continue to strengthen our grid with more reliable, dispatchable power. Texas will keep working with our energy partners to power our state for generations to come.

Our hearts go out to the family of Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini who was murdered on his way to work today.   Texas is a law and order state. We will defend the brave officers who put their lives on the line to protect Texans.   More: bit.ly/47tQPzr

Last week, I had the honor to swear in a new Commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Courtney Hjaltman. We discussed the goals for the Commission and ways we’ll continue working to provide reliable power to Texans in every corner of our great state.

Today, @FEMA approved 17 more counties for the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl. This is another important step forward in helping impacted Texas communities quickly rebuild and recover. More: bit.ly/3Xcsppd

Applications for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program are live! This program provides qualifying music venues and festival promoters with rebates to bolster Texas' live music industry and spur job growth. Learn more: bit.ly/3zibGsu

Texans must have trust and confidence in the outcome of our elections. That’s why Texas continues to actively safeguard Texans’ sacred right to vote while also aggressively protecting our elections from illegal voting.

Earlier this week, I was honored to welcome the inaugural University of Austin undergraduate class of students. This new Texas university will guide hardworking students towards a brighter future. Good luck!

Announcing 17 grants totaling over $4.3 million have been awarded to support veterans in South Texas. These grants will provide the crucial financial assistance our servicemembers and their families need to thrive in our great state. Texas Veterans Commission More: bit.ly/4cTELIJ

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!

Earlier this week, I swore in the inaugural justices of Texas’ new Fifteenth Court of Appeals. These experienced justices will uphold the Texas Constitution and state laws while providing businesses with an efficient process to resolve disputes.