As it was said last night at the Southeast Texas Republican Women’s meeting, what’s the only thing better than having one great Republican State Senator in Southeast Texas? Having two!
I am confident Senator @LigonForTexas and Senator-elect @TrentAshbyTX will accelerate rker legislation through the Texas Senate, but rightfully apply the brakes to anything radical and crazy that surfaces from the Democrat-controlled Texas House.

Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom.” — President Ronald Reagan

Today, we honor the brave men and women who answered the call to serve our nation. Because of their willingness to put country before self, generations of Americans have enjoyed the blessings
I'm especially proud to recognize three veterans who continue their commitment to public service as members of our Texas Senate District 4 Team: General Counsel Carmen Morales (pictured in Iraq), Policy Analyst Jason Salter (pictured), and District Representative Mike Wright (pictured).

Their service to our country did not end when they took off the uniform. They continued serving in law enforcement, most recently at the District Attorney's office. Today, they continue serving the people of Texas Senate District 4, and I am grateful to have each of them on our team.

May God bless our veterans, their families, and the United States of America!

I’ve spent most of my adult life fighting for the people of Southeast Texas, and I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life to continue that fight in the Texas Senate.

To everyone who stood with me, prayed for me, encouraged me, and placed your trust in me, thank you. I l continue doing what I’ve always done, just in a new capacity: standing up for our families, defending our freedoms, protecting our communities, and fighting to preserve the Texas that gave so many of us the opportunity to build a good life and raise our children.

The next generation deserves those same opportunities, and I intend to do my part to ensure they have them. There is much work ahead, and I’m ready to get to it.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you. May God bless each of you, and may God continue to bless the great State of Texas!

Fellow Texans —You’ve told me the same things over and over: you vote Republican because Texas has refused to go the way of California and so many other states.

🔥 We banned doctors from giving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and mutilating surgeries to children.

🔥 We l so men cannot enter girls’ and women’s private spaces in schools and public buildings.

🔥 We defended life in the womb and kept fighting the flow of abortion pills.

🔥 We’ve blocked gender ideology in schools, cleaned up library content, and strengthened parental rights.

🔥And we’ve made clear that Texas law will not be subordinated to Sharia or any other foreign system.

None of that happened by accident. It happened because enough Texans showed up and voted Republican.

Early voting numbers for Republicans are lower than we’d like. Election Day is the chance to finish strong. The larger counties may be seeing different turnout patterns — that just means our votes here matter even more.

If you’ve been waiting, or if you thought your vote wouldn’t matter, today is the day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

We protected Texas kids and Texas values. Now protect that progress by voting.

Get out and vote! Prove my good friend Allen Blakemore wrong 😊

Allen Blakemore doesn’t think this video will get you to vote. PROVE ALLEN WRONG!

Republicans: Get out and VOTE now! Vote early through October 30. Election Day is November 3rd.

Thank you to The Woodlands Republican Women for inviting me to speak to your membership today. I appreciated the opportunity to share an update on our work in Senate District 4 and spend time with so many friends.

I also greatly appreciate Commissioner Ritch Wheeler, Precinct 3 on and his continued service to our community. It’s always a pleasure to be with everyone in The Woodlands!

It was great to spend the evening with my son Austin and our good friends Jason and Michele Salter, cheering on the Aggies as Texas A&M beat Missouri!

There’s nothing better than Texas A&M Football, great friends, and an Aggie win! Gig ’em! 👍🏻🏈

Whoop!!! 👍 It was a wonderful evening with fellow Aggies! @TAMU Susan Ballabina and Chancellor @Glenn_Hegar were very warm and inviting!

Thank you to Katelyn at The Men’s Wearhouse in Conroe for the Aggie tux.

Even the biscuits were celebrating the distinguished Alum from Texas A&M last night!

Thank you to @EntergyTX and all the crews working around the clock in tough conditions to restore power. Your efforts are truly appreciated!

9/3 10:00 a.m. UPDATE FROM ENTERGY: Tropical Storm Edouard continues to impact Southeast Texas. Heavy rain and thunderstorm bands h our areas slowing restoration efforts. Crews are unable to work when lightning occurs. Flooding is isolated to small pockets to the north of our service area and will slow restoration in those pockets. Entergy has over 2,000 personnel in the field performing damage assessment, vegetation management, and restoration work.

*Outages (as of 8:00am): ~24,064 total, concentrated in Beaumont (~9,189), Silsbee (~5,418), Port Arthur (~4,253), and Orange (~3,709) — the hardest-hit areas.

Please be safe as you navigate these areas. Stay away from downed power lines.

Thank you to the @EntergyTX crews and the many additional personnel working around the clock to safely restore power to Southeast Texas.

ENTERGY TEXAS UPDATE | Wednesday, Sept. 2

Entergy Texas crews worked through the night following Tropical Storm Edouard, restoring power to in approximately 10 hours. About 54,669 customers remain without power, down from a peak of approximately 80,000.

Entergy has 1,800 personnel working across Southeast Texas on damage assessments, vegetation clearing, and power restoration. The hardest-hit areas remain Beaumont (~20,204 outages), Silsbee (~16,369), Port Arthur (~9,206), and Orange (~8,311).

Flooding, continued rainfall, and extensive tree and vegetation damage are limiting access and slowing restoration efforts. Crews are prioritizing critical facilities and areas they can safely access.

Entergy generally expects restoration by 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, although specific restoration times are still being assessed in heavily damaged areas.

Please remember: Stay away from downed power lines and always treat them as energized.

TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD UPDATE FROM @TravisABC13 : The storm is making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, with the strongest winds expected to impact Jefferson County and then move into portions of Liberty County later this afternoon.

For Senate District 4, residents in ould remain especially weather-aware. Strong wind gusts are possible, and heavy tropical rainfall is expected around the storm’s core through Wednesday morning. While the heaviest rain currently appears likely to remain east of the Houston area, even a small westward shift could change local impacts.

Please use extreme caution, particularly east of I-45, avoid flooded roadways, and continue monitoring local emergency officials and trusted weather sources for updates.

Thank you to @TravisABC13 for keeping Southeast Texas informed.

It was great to meet with @CityofBaytown leadership and hear directly from them about the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities facing this important community.

I appreciate Mayor Charles Johnson, City Manager Jason Reynolds, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member r of Public Affairs Thomas Reeves, and the entire City of Baytown team taking the time to visit with me.

Baytown is an important part of Senate District 4, and I look forward to working with our local leaders to ensure the community has a strong voice in Austin and that we are addressing the issues that matter most to the people who live and work here.

As Texas students head back to school, this is an important conversation for parents and grandparents. Lt. Governor @DanPatrick sits down with Bonnie Wallace to discuss parental involvement in school libraries, the recent Fifth Circuit ruling, and Texas Senate Bill 13. Take a few minutes to listen and stay informed about what our children can access in their schools. This is just a clip. Watch the full episode and subscibe here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmjz2…

It was great to be among so many outstanding business and community leaders at today’s Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Willis. Thank you to Scott Harper and the entire Chamber team for hosting another outstanding event and for the opportunity to speak to a I appreciate everything y’all do to support our local businesses, nonprofits, and success of our community.

Thank you, Lt. Governor @DanPatrick, for bringing these important conversations to Texans. In Part One of his discussion with Dr. Phil McGraw, they explore the growing impact of smartphones and technology on our children and our society. Beginning around the 13-minute mark, Dr. ce for parents about setting healthy boundaries with technology and applauds Texas for banning cell phones in classrooms, emphasizing the importance of reducing distractions and helping students focus on learning. These are important conversations for every parent, educator, and community leader.
📷 Watch Part One here: youtube.com/watch?v=JHh5_t…

Lt. Governor @DanPatrick has released seven additional interim charges for the Texas Senate to study ahead of the 90th Legislature.

These issues affect Texas families, children, consumers, and communities. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues as we examine these ponsible legislative solutions for the next session.

Read Lt. Governor Patrick’s full announcement:ltgov.texas.gov/2026/07/27/lt-…

Our team was especially “Proud to be EMC” today as we joined the Greater EMC Chamber for its Leading Ladies Luncheon. Thank you for recognizing the many contributions women make throughout our business community. It was especially meaningful to hear from Meagan McCoy Jones of , who shared an inspiring message about the strength found in teamwork and gratitude. Thank you as well to the San Jacinto River Authority for welcoming our team to your table! #ProudToBeEMC

Thank you, Governor @GregAbbott_TX, for your leadership in protecting Texas families while ensuring our state remains a leader in innovation and economic growth. As Texas continues to attract new data center investments, Governor Abbott has made it clear that these projects must ta centers must pay for all electric infrastructure costs, ensuring residential ratepayers are not burdened.

✅ Data centers must add new electric generation capacity, not simply increase demand on the existing grid.

✅ Data centers must use water-efficient, closed-loop cooling systems to protect Texas water resources.

✅ Data centers must reduce impacts on neighboring communities through responsible setbacks, noise reduction, and other best practices.

✅ Large data centers must annually report their electricity and water usage to increase transparency and accountability.

✅ Governor Abbott is also seeking to eliminate outdated tax incentives for data centers that do not meet these expectations.

These common-sense standards help ensure Texas continues to welcome economic development while protecting our electric grid, conserving natural resources, and preserving the quality of life for communities across our great state.

This week, a proposed data center in Henderson County was withdrawn after the developer determined it could not meet Governor Abbott's directives and community expectations, demonstrating that Texas is serious about holding these projects to a higher standard. [read details here: gov.texas.gov/news/post/east… ]

Our team had the opportunity to visit the courtrooms of Judge Scharlene Valdez and Judge Amy Tucker with Child Advocates of Montgomery County to learn more about their incredible work. Every child in foster care has a dedicated advocate working to ensure the best possible hild Advocates for being a voice for our most vulnerable children. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to serve, consider becoming a volunteer! 💙
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