Saturday - April 19, 2025
*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Sunday April 13, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Air Force Special Warfare: Elite Training for Elite Missions
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force Special Warfare: Elite Training for Elite Missions JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -The Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) at JBSA-Chapman Training Annex represents the cutting edge of combat readiness, producing elite Airmen prepared for high-risk global operations. The Chapman Training Annex, named after Medal of Honor   more

As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman Passes Senate WASHINGTON - The Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) honoring the life and legacy of Houston native and professional boxer George Foreman, who passed away on March 21, 2025, passed the Senate unanimously. Text is below, and you can view the full resolution here. "Whereas George Foreman was bor  more

On Water Treaty, Cornyn Praises President Trump, Endorses 'Maximum Pain' for Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * On Water Treaty, Cornyn Praises President Trump, Endorses 'Maximum Pain' for Mexico WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement commending President Donald Trump for pressuring Mexico to deliver the water it owes to South Texas after years of continued delays under the Biden-Harris administration and endorsed the use of all diplomatic and economic options to force Mexico  more

Rep. Johnson: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Republicans' voter suppression act. I want to give Republicans one chance to actually fulfill the rhetoric that they are spouting to the American people, which is actually giving people the right to vote. I appreciat  more

Rep. Roy: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his strong work and commitment to election integrity and to working with us on this bill, in particular, the SAVE Act. He has done an extraordinary job, and I am proud to work with him and work with the rest of my colleagues on it.   more

Rep. Steil: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, introduced by my colleague, Chip Roy of Texas. As chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I have been focused on improving election integrity and in  more