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December 23
Highlighted Blogs 

“Worst of the Worst”? One Houston Handyman’s ICE Detention Tells a Different Story - Although the Trump administration says immigration raids target the “worst of the worst,” the detention of Luis — a longtime Houston handyman, father, and homeowner with no criminal record — highlights how enforcement often sweeps up law-abiding, deeply rooted community members rather than violent offenders. His case underscores a broader pattern in which DHS expends significant taxpayer resources detaining nonviolent immigrants, fueling family separation and exposing the need for congressional reform that prioritizes public safety while creating legal pathways for long-term residents with clean records.

A Christmas Story - Sonja Harris recounts the biblical story of Jesus Christ’s birth in Luke 2 and reflects on Advent as a time to prepare for and rejoice in the coming of the Savior who brings everlasting life. It also links the Nativity—particularly a depiction of a pregnant Mary—to a modern reminder of the sacredness of life and the blessing of celebrating Christ’s birth at Christmas.

De La Cruz Leads Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act, Codifies Reforms to H-2A Program - "Not only does the Fair Wages for Farm Workers provide wage certainty for farm workers, but it also streamlines the application process to ease agriculture worker shortages facing Texas farmers. I am proud to lead this critical legislation to codify the Administration's reforms to improve and sustain the critical H-2A visa program." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

Republicans’ Solution to Affordability is Through Tax Cuts for Working Families - Americans are facing an affordability crisis after 40-year high inflation under the Biden administration. A quarter of U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck, while 56% of voters say that affordability is their top concern. While there is no silver bullet that can magically erase economic anxiety, Republicans have delivered solutions that will ease the burden of rising costs on Texan families through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts.

Featured Topic

ID and Tax

"ID and Tax" is a system where unauthorized immigrants would be background checked, issued tamper-proof IDs, would be taxed at the same or a higher rate than American citizens, and would be required to work for employers who deduct and match taxes. Find out more about the problems we face and the solutions.
Additional Blog Posts 

A Christmas Story

Congressman Keith Self and Congresswoman Emily Randall Introduce Bill to Bar Felony Fraud Convicts from Federal Contracts and Grants  

Rep. Tony Gonzales Hosts Town Hall with Texas Agriculture Leaders and Experts

Arrington on House Republicans Passing Reforms to Lower Health Care Premiums and Restore Accountability 

Current Statutory and Regulatory Landscape of PFAs

Cornyn Celebrates Trump Admin’s Water Delivery Agreement with Mexico

Rep. Van Duyne Reintroduces the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans

Fighting the Scourge of Human Trafficking

Cornyn, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of CAIR, Groups Bankrolling Terrorists
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