@usda_ap traveled rural Texas this past week to hear directly from farmers & ranchers! We discussed the New World Screwworm, the water crisis, and grant opportunities for rural communities.
The coastal bend has remained a premier cotton producing region! 🏆
Spent the morning on the Nueces River with the Nueces GCD petitioners. We viewed the Eastern well fields, all intakes, and the saltwater barrier dam. I strongly support the GCD petition & vacating the agreed order! 💧#StopDrainingTheLake
I attended the @HFHofCorpus Key Ceremony for a single mom of 3 girls! Nothing is more beautiful than the community coming together to help one another! 💞
🇺🇸 Yesterday, I had the incredible honor of meeting State Representative Denise Villalobos, a true champion for our children and the future of Texas. Her unwavering commitment to fighting human trafficking and protecting our most vulnerable is inspiring.
I am proud to stand with Denise in this crucial fight. Together, we will ensure that anyone who preys on our little girls and boys faces the full weight of the law, no parole, no second chances.
Our children deserve safety, security, and a bright future. This is not just a cause; it’s a duty. And I’m ready to answer the call.
I was proud to carry HB 2306!
One year ago, I told Governor Abbott I wanted to eliminate parole for human traffickers, and we made it happen this session.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX ceremonially signed two laws today that increase criminal penalties to keep offenders behind bars.
Any and all human trafficking offenses are now first-degree felonies in the state of Texas.
Read more here: https://t.co/3Gea2TUDlC
Governor @GregAbbott_TX ceremonially signed two laws today that increase criminal penalties to keep offenders behind bars.
Any and all human trafficking offenses are now first-degree felonies in the state of Texas.
Read more here: https://t.co/3Gea2TUDlC
Freshman lawmaker @DeniseForTXHD34 says a year ago today, @GregAbbott_TX met her in Corpus when she was running and she said she wanted to win to make sure no human trafficker ever gets parole.
Says she’s proud this is signed on the one-year anniversary of that meeting. #txlege
Texas’ energy industry and the Coastal Bend has a fighter.
Governor @GregAbbott_TX supports @DeniseForTXHD34 for House District 34!
Her commitment to the safety and well-being of Texans is needed back in Austin.
This weekend, I, and 93 other members of the house, sent a letter to the Governor requesting that screwworm prevention be added to the special session call. Protecting Texas livestock and rural communities must remain a priority, and continued action is critical to safeguard our state’s agricultural future. #txlege
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issue for southwestern Nueces county and eastern Jim Wells County until 3:30 pm. This includes Robstown, Driscoll, Banquete, Agua Dulce, Petronila, and North San Pedro. 60 mph winds as well as quarter sized hail is expected.
Earlier this week, I met with @StanGerdesforTX and @DeniseforTXHD34 to ensure Texas will be better prepared for such events like the recent flooding after this special session.
We must improve our preparedness for and recovery from natural disasters.
Just spoke with emergency management here in Uvalde. Low-lying areas along the Frio River have been evacuated ahead of a 16-foot rise expected today. The Nueces River is now flooding as well. If you’re near either river, stay alert and get to higher ground if needed. #TexasFloods
Congratulations to the Texas Department of Transportation for accomplishing the monumental task of opening the iconic new Harbor Bridge to southbound commuters today in Corpus Christi today! #HBPhistoryinthemaking
Coastal schools were paying 3x more in windstorm premiums—money that should’ve gone to teachers and programs that prepare our students. Thanks to Chairman Todd Hunter, Sen. Hinojosa & Rep. Villalobos, we’re fixing it. Thank you! 🇺🇸 @toddahunter @DeniseForTXHD34 @ElectAHinojosa