AUSTIN, TX - In response to recent allegations casting doubt on the integrity of the Senate during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement: "We reject any suggestions or accusations levied against members of the Texas Senate that the trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton was predetermined or influenced. As sworn jurors, each senator acted with the utmost integrity, strictly adhering to senate rules, precedent, and legal standards throughout the trial. The depiction of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick as having influe ..read more

Governor Abbott has signed SB 15 by Senator Middleton into law. This bill protects female athletes by preventing males from competing against them in their sport. You can read more about this bill and what it does for our Texas female athletes below. Top female swimmer, Riley Gaines, shared her story about competing against a biological male in her testimony in favor of SB 15. Riley was forced to compete against a 6 foot 4 inches tall biological male, Leah Thomas. Riley actually tied with Thomas for the title in the 200 yard freestyle. However, the NCAA told Riley she had to go home empty han ..read more

With an immediate special session starting last week, Texas Senate Republicans, without delay, launched into action and again passed the largest property tax relief plan in history that would directly benefit all Texas homeowners. The House adopted a different plan during the special session then immediately adjourned without considering the Senate property tax relief plan. Senate Bill 1, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), offers a beneficial $100,000 homestead exemption for all the state's 5.72 million homeowners – putting money back in the pockets of homeowners. SB 1 also lowers ..read more