Texas Senate Republican Caucus

The official account of the Texas Senate Republican Caucus.

[Team Bettencourt @TeamBettencourt]

I posted this @ktrhnews story after Rep. @jamestalarico preposterously claimed the #TexasGOP is suppressing voters, but who is really suppressing whom?

1st, over half of Texans live in counties like Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Travis, the Valley, and the I-35 corridor, and have elections run by Democrat elected or appointed officials. So is he saying these county Democrats are suppressing local voters?

2nd, TX had a record voter roll and record numerical turnout in the 2024 Presidential Election. So how can Texas have record voter participation and, at the same time, Talarico allege voter suppression?! James, what actual evidence do you have to back up this political claim? Send it to #txlege!

KTRH Ethan Buchanan has the story here: https://t.co/Cx9httkvEj

My full Facebook post & response👇
https://t.co/44BxgKRUif
-PB

@TexasSenateGOP @TexasGOP

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations to one of our very own, @mayes_middleton, on winning the Republican nomination for #TexasAG. We can’t wait to see you WIN in November! #txlege

[Dan Patrick @DanPatrick]

Congratulations to @mayes_middleton on winning the GOP nomination as Texas Attorney General! Mayes was one of the most conservative members in Texas Senate history, and as AG, he will make sure Texas leads the nation in defending our laws and our Constitution. Texas wins tonight. #txlege

[Team Bettencourt @TeamBettencourt]

It's great to see my good friend Senator Brian Birdwell going back to the Pentagon as an Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment @DeptofWar, just confirmed by the U.S. Senate!

Former Lt. Col. @SenatorBirdwell 🎖️ is a 9/11 survivor of that attack, which ended his active military career, but began a journey, told in his book, "Refined by Fire," leading to his election and service in the Texas Senate for over a decade, where we became fast friends known as "FRICK" and "FRICK" literally! Humorously, more than one #txlege chair would call on one of us by the other's name, getting a 😆 laugh-out-loud moment!

His nomination by President @realDonaldTrump 47 drew 21 bipartisan votes in the Senate Armed Services Committee @SASCGOP, by Chair @SenatorWicker as they recognized Brian's qualifications, dedication, and expertise in logistics, something Army War Fighters can appreciate! 25 years later, he returns to the Pentagon!

Hooah!! 🇺🇸 🫡

[Sen. Brian Birdwell @SenatorBirdwell]

Today, the full U.S. Senate voted to confirm several nominees on the slate of nominations from President Trump placed before them. I’m pleased to report that my nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment was confirmed in that vote.

Please see my full statement in the attached press release.

#sd22 #txlege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Welcome to the Texas Senate @LigonForTexas, we are glad to have you!

#txlege #txsenateGOP

[Dan Patrick @DanPatrick]

Last night, Brett @LigonForTexas won the SD4 special election with 75% of the vote. The @TexasSenateGOP is stronger than ever.

In November’s general election, @LeighForTexas, @DavidCookTexas, @DennisPaulTexas, @TrentAshbyTX, and @LigonForTexas will defeat their opponents easily.

Ligon’s decisive victory is an important and timely reminder that when Texas Republicans are energized and united, we cannot be defeated. #txlege

[Team Bettencourt @TeamBettencourt]

"What gets measured gets fixed" is a phrase I'm well known for in the Texas Senate, and it's at the heart of education reforms passed in HB 8 that measure our future students' success.

House Pub Ed Chair @BradBuckleyDVM and I passed his HB 8 to prepare students for real-world achievement with a system that measures student growth.

HB 8 replaces the STAAR with 3 shorter tests: beginning, middle, and end of the year. BOY and MOY scores are back in 48 hours, so teachers can give students immediate feedback! A-F accountability ratings were restored, and "lawfare" trying to block accountability was STOPPED as Texas must have a public accountability system year to year!

The reforms give valuable time back to teachers and students in Texas classrooms. Fall 2027 can’t come fast enough for me as HB 8 is a win, win, win for all in Texas Public Education! 🤘 #txed #txlege

[Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick @LtGovTX]

Now with a Texas Rangers criminal investigation of Camp Mystic, I am doubling down on @TexasDSHS not issuing a camping license until all investigations are complete and we know children are safe. #txlege

[Governor Abbott Press Office @GovAbbottPress]

Texas is launching a first-of-its-kind ibogaine research program to address PTSD, addiction, & TBIs.

With a $50 million investment & partnerships with top medical institutions, this effort will advance a path to FDA approval & expand care for veterans.

https://t.co/ujvl0FfF9S

[Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick @LtGovTX]

My statement announcing 2026 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate.

To read the interim charges, click here: https://t.co/KtW2BUX7Rx

#txlege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @LoisKolkhorst on being named Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

#TxLege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator Charles Perry on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.

#TxLege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @TanParkerTX on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation.

#TxLege #Transportation

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @TeamBettencourt
on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government.

#TxLege #LocalGov

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @joanhuffman on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance.

#TxLege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations @SenBryanHughes on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on State Affairs.

#TxLege #StateAffairs

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @ElectAHinojosa on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Nominations.

#TxLege

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @LoisKolkhorst on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.

#TxLege #TxHHS

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @kevinsparkstx on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources.

#TxLege #NaturalResources

[Texas Senate Republican Caucus @TexasSenateGOP]

Congratulations Senator @TeamBettencourt on being named Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education.

#TxLege #TxEd #HigherEd