Texans are being misled to believe banning data centers is a win. But how does that work when the ban unplugs your bank’s fraud alerts, your phone’s GPS, your doctor’s telehealth visit, and the weather warning that could save your family’s life during the next storm? Not to mention your everyday conveniences.
A data center ban doesn’t stop “Big Tech” — it shuts down the critical infrastructure Texas families and businesses use every single day.
Texas needs responsible guardrails, not policies that cut off the digital backbone of modern life.
From protecting Texans’ genomic data to securing our universities & government from foreign adversary influence, implementing a stress test, divesting investments from adversaries, & making TX the first to criminalize transnational repression - it was an honor to be a part of it!
Working with Michael & State Armor as our firm worked to pass 8 bills protecting TX from foreign adversaries was incredible, & seeing the Governor sign some was so special. Thank you to all the legislators who made it happen, especially Chairman Hefner & Chairman Hughes! #txlege
🚨 Gov. @GregAbbott_TX just signed 3 major bills to counter foreign adversaries like China:
✅ Bans adversaries from buying Texas land
✅ Creates a criminal offense for transnational repression
✅ Prohibits sister-city agreements with foreign adversaries
So grateful to @TeamBettencourt@KingForTexas and their amazing staff for getting the “Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act” to the finish line this session! Thank you to Lt Gov @DanPatrick and Speaker @Burrows4TX for ensuring swift passage and Gov @GregAbbott_TX for making it law in Texas!
🙌🏼 @GoldwaterInst! Proud to work with you.
#txlege
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Last night I was talking with fellow Maronite Catholics about this. It was so special to see from our next Vice President.
If you’ve never attended a Maronite liturgy, you should. It’s beautiful.
I cannot even begin to tell you what this will mean to the Lebanese Maronite community. @JDVance voting and receiving a blessing in the Maronite Church in Cincinnati. So amazing for us.
Speaker @RepDennisBonnen and I are thrilled to welcome Jessica Browning to the Second Floor Strategies team! (It only took us a month to get him to stand still for a photo.) With over a decade of experience in political campaigns, public affairs, and government relations, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic approach that will be invaluable to our clients. Her background as Communications Director and Policy Analyst in the Texas Capitol for Chairman Charles Schwertner and Senator Drew Springer has given her a deep understanding of legislative strategy and public policy development. Jessica’s wide-reaching network and dedication to success make her a trusted advisor and a fantastic addition to our team.
Welcome aboard, Jessica! We’re excited to see all that you’ll accomplish here at Second Floor Strategies! #txlege
We are saddened to report that former APA members CA Terry Barker and CA Len Root were among the crewmembers lost on B-17 Flying Fortress during the Wings Over Dallas airshow today. Our hearts go out to their families, friends, and colleagues past and present.
BREAKING: Gen. McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, to announce no ISIS-K fighters killed in U.S. drone strike in Kabul Aug 29. 10 civilians killed, including 7 children in Toyota. No disciplinary action expected, officials say. US military stands by intel leading to strike.