TEXAS
Amendments
Dept. of Transportation: designate Texas and New Mexico portions of future Interstate-designated segments of Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27 (S. 992), S3838, S3844 [27JY]
Articles and editorials
Five Women Sue Texas Over Abortion Access, H1239 [9MR]
Woman Says She Carried Dead Fetus for 2 Weeks After Texas Abortion Ban, H1240 [9MR]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: honor heroic military service, sacrifice, and contributions of veterans from Texas (see H. Res. 865), H5729 [13NO]
Big Bend National Park: adjust boundary (see S. 1059), S1053 [29MR] (see H.R. 1544), H1278 [10MR]
Chisholm National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 247), H150 [10JA]
Colleges and universities: conform Federal tax law with Texas Constitution to allow for continued benefit to fullest extent possible from financial leverage of Permanent University Fund to State of Texas (see H.R. 4610), H3573 [13JY]
Courts: provide additional place for holding court for Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas (see H.R. 786), H677 [2FE]
——— provide additional place for holding court for Western District of Texas Pecos Division (see S. 227), S229 [2FE]
Dept. of Defense: reimburse Texas for costs of Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement (see H.R. 1286), H1047 [1MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from implementing or enforcing remain in Texas policy (see H.R. 6383), H5728 [13NO]
Dept. of Justice: extend compensation provided under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program relative to claims related to uranium mining (see S. 1681), S1743 [18MY] (see H.R. 3497), H2453 [18MY]
Dept. of Transportation: designate Texas and New Mexico portions of future Interstate-designated segments of Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27 (see S. 992), S999 [28MR] (see H.R. 1821), H1526 [28MR] (see H.R. 3209), H2307 [11MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand Veterans Healing Veterans Medical Access and Scholarship Program to include medical students in predominantly Hispanic-serving medical schools (see H.R. 602), H489 [27JA]
Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1344), H1112 [3MR]
Edwards, Al: recognize as father of Juneteenth and show appreciation for legislation making Texas first to recognize Juneteenth as official State holiday (see H. Res. 569), H3159 [30JN]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: modify certain commercial zone in Texas to include Zapata County (see H.R. 6240), H5465 [6NO]
Fort Worth, TX: condemn mass shooting in Como and Polytechnic Heights communities, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families and friends, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 591), H3575 [13JY]
Houston Astros (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 24), H204 [11JA]
Immigration: authorize transfer of certain materials for construction of border wall to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas (see H.R. 3454), H2426 [17MY]
LGBTQI+: honor struggle, sacrifice, and contributions of LGBTQ+ community and fight for equality (see H. Res. 557), H3151 [27JN]
Rio Grande City, TX: provide for expansion of Starr-Camargo Bridge (see S. 1608), S1678 [16MY] (see H.R. 3569), H2499 [22MY]
San Leon, TX: recognize construction of Rett Reef in Galveston Bay to raise awareness of Rett syndrome and commend those associated with bringing project to fruition (see H. Res. 809), H5043 [24OC]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Nformangum (see S. Res. 501), S5962 [13DE]
Southwest Border Regional Commission: reauthorize (see S. 3479), S5919 [12DE]
Texas Christian University: anniversary (see S. Res. 453), S5402 [7NO]
Texas Dept. of Public Safety: anniversary of Texas Ranger Division (see S. Res. 86), S569 [1MR] (see H. Res. 165), H915 [27FE]
Texas Rangers (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 461), S5478 [13NO]
Texas Tech University: anniversary (see S. Res. 317), S3621 [26JY]
Western National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 2512) (see H.R. 247), H150 [10JA]
Wildlife: exempt certain water transfers between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from Lacey Act and Lacey Act Amendments ban on trafficking in wildlife, fish, and plants (see S. 773), S743 [9MR] (see H.R. 1560), H1279 [10MR]
Cloture motions
Kazen, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S6048 [19DE]
Declarations
Texas Declaration of Independence (excerpt), H1007 [1MR]
Letters
Corsicana, TX, anniversary: Representative Ellzey, E921 [30SE]
Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, S623 [2MR], H1007 [1MR]
Texas Education Agency decision to replace Houston Independent School District superintendent and school board: Representative Jackson Lee, H1359 [23MR]
Lists
Texas 3d Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipients, H5988 [30NO]
U.S. service academy nominees, E518 [5JN]
Proclamations
Tribute to Fort Worth, TX, Center for Transforming Lives: Representative Granger, E71 [30JA]
Tribute to Thos. S. Byrne, Inc.: Representative Granger, E931 [3OC]
Remarks in House
Abilene, TX: anniversary of Hardin Simmons Cowboy Band, E363 [26AP]
Abortion: Texas Federal district court decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA relative to approval of abortion pill mifepristone, H1743 [17AP], H1768, H1790 [18AP], H1874 [19AP], H1889, H1896, H1898 [20AP]
——— Texas Federal district court hearing of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA relative to approval of abortion pill mifepristone, H1236 [9MR]
Allen, TX: condemn shooting at Allen Premium Outlets and express condolences to families and victims, H2153, H2162–H2166 [9MY], H2298 [11MY]
Alvin Community College: Aspen Institute Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence finalist, H6734 [7DE]
Anderson, William: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1169 [5DE]
Angelo State University: tribute to baseball team, H3076 [22JN]
Aurora, TX: tribute to new city hall, E835 [13SE]
Bates, Christopher, Sr.: National Constables and Marshals Association U.S. Constable of the Year award recipient, H4471 [26SE]
Baxter, Elishia L.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1166 [5DE]
Baytown, TX: anniversary, E49 [24JA]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H743 [8FE]
Bonham, TX: tribute to Jefferson Highway, E879 [22SE]
Bradford, Jason L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E873 [21SE]
Brister, Carolyn: Construction Financial Management Association Chairman’s Challenge Coin and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Bob Moulder Award recipient, E212 [10MR]
Brooks, Ellen M.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E875 [21SE]
Brownsville, TX: Brownsville Independent School District Spelling Bee honorees, E134 [17FE]
——— express condolences for victims of car crash into pedestrians near migrant shelter, H2250 [11MY]
Brownwood, TX: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, E807 [1SE]
Burton, Amy: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1103 [14NO]
Butler, Ron: Texas Bankers Hall of Fame inductee, H121 [10JA]
Carthage, TX: anniversary, E1001 [20OC]
Cates, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1168 [5DE]
Cedar Hill, TX: condemn shootings at Methodist Family Health Center and express condolences to families and victims, H4015 [26JY]
Christmas Day: observance, H5995 [30NO], H6116 [5DE], H6149 [6DE], H6737–H6739 [7DE]
Citizenship: tribute to individuals taking oath of citizenship, E1166 [5DE]
Cline, James: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1099 [14NO]
Coker, Kyra: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Construction Financial Professional of the Year award recipient, E210 [10MR]
Cole, Jacqueline: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1196 [11DE]
Colleges and universities: tribute to service academy nominees, E518 [5JN]
——— tribute to 21st Congressional District service academy appointees, E430 [11MY]
Compton, Douglas: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1101 [14NO]
Coppell, TX: tribute to Coppell Fire Dept., Emergency Management and Public Works team, E794 [25AU]
Courts: provide additional place for holding court for Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas (H.R. 786), H5704 [13NO]
Crews, Brian L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E877 [21SE]
Crouch, Robert: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1197 [11DE]
Cuero, TX: anniversary, E256 [24MR]
Curtis, Willie A.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1216 [12DE]
Dallas, TX: All Saints Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E72 [30JA]
De La Cruz, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H121 [10JA]
DeHaven, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1170 [5DE]
Delco Trailers (company): grand opening of Brookston, TX, manufacturing facility, E425 [11MY]
Dept. of Education: prohibit State intervention in schools identified as consistently underperforming, H1134 [7MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for Texas Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement, H4687, H4688 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to administer, implement, or enforce remain-in-Texas immigration policy, H4707 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to finalize, administer, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Texas Kangaroo Rat and Designation of Critical Habitat’’, H5330 [2NO]
Dept. of Transportation: designate Texas and New Mexico portions of future Interstate-designated segments of Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27 (S. 992), H6085, H6086 [4DE]
Disasters: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding and tornadoes, H3129 [23JN]
Ehrig, Bobby: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1197 [11DE]
El Paso, TX: anniversary, E592 [21JN]
Elbit Systems of America, LLC: anniversary, E327 [18AP], E507 [31MY]
Employment: passage of legislation eliminating water breaks for construction workers, H3876 [20JY], H3940 [25JY]
Federal Railroad Administration: funding to reduce train congestion in Houston, TX, H2972 [20JN]
Firearms: gun control, H4015 [26JY]
Forney, TX: anniversary of Intex Electrical Contractors (business), E972 [13OC]
Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club of Fort Worth, H2510 [23MY]
——— condemn mass shooting in Como and Polytechnic Heights communities, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families and friends, and commend first responders (H. Res. 591), H3489 [13JY]
Garden Ridge, TX: anniversary of Garden Ridge Lions Club, E114 [9FE]
Gosney, Robert R.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1204 [11DE]
Grapevine, TX: tribute to Celebra Grapevine festival, E940 [6OC]
——— tribute to Grapevine High School girls’ soccer team, E809 [5SE]
Gray, Arnold L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E909 [29SE]
Green, Representative Al: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H659 [2FE], H6972, H6974 [14DE]
Harris County, TX: tribute to North Shore High School football team, H6842 [12DE]
Heath, TX: groundbreaking of Rockwall-Heath High School 9th grade center, E574 [15JN]
Hess, Timothy: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Executive of the Year award recipient, E211 [10MR]
Hicks, Kelvin: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1178 [6DE]
Houston, TX: tribute to Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, H1743 [17AP]
——— tribute to Thomas Street Health Center, H1890 [20AP]
Houston Independent School District: condemn proposed takeover, H1320 [22MR], H2333 [15MY], H2671 [31MY], H3091 [22JN], H3679 [18JY]
Howard, Jason: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1195 [11DE]
Immigration: condemn policy using fortified buoys in Rio Grande, H4060 [27JY]
Janczak, Martin: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1194 [11DE]
Klein, Blaine: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1102 [14NO]
Knesek, David A.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E875 [21SE]
Knue, John R.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E910 [29SE]
KPAN–Radio (Hereford, TX): anniversary, E736 [27JY]
Ladd, Robert: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1164 [5DE]
Lamar University: anniversary, H4238 [12SE]
Laramore, James: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1099 [14NO]
Larimer, Neil M.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E9 [10JA]
Law enforcement officers: tribute to officers killed in line of duty, H2328 [15MY]
Lee, Kenneth W.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E873 [21SE]
Lee, Mark A.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E874 [21SE]
Lone Star Legal Aid (organization): anniversary, H5234 [2NO]
Longview, TX: anniversary of Greater Longview United Way, H1933 [25AP]
——— tribute to Greater Longview United Way annual campaign, H1933 [25AP]
Lorton, Jerry L.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E876 [21SE]
Lunsford, Stephen: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1167 [5DE]
Mbongo, Eyole M.: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Outstanding Congressional Staffer Award recipient, E1168 [5DE]
McDermott, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1098 [14NO]
Memorial Day: observance, E571 [15JN]
Mercado, Yesenia: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1213 [12DE]
Meschko, Edward T.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1174 [6DE]
Mexico: urge compliance with Mexican Water Treaty, H4386 [19SE]
Moore, Steven: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1193 [11DE]
Moran, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H316 [25JA]
Mote, Christopher: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1097 [14NO]
Muenster, TX: anniversary of Muenster State Bank, E639 [6JY]
Nash-King, Debbie A.: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1200 [11DE]
National Nuclear Security Administration: High Explosive Synthesis, Formulation, and Production facility construction funding, H5130, H5131 [26OC]
National Nurses Week: observance, E428 [11MY]
New Fairview, TX: anniversary, E449 [16MY]
Nueces County, TX: tribute to Nueces County Regional Police Memorial Ceremony, E441 [15MY]
Oeste, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1097 [14NO]
O’Neal, Patrick: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service recipient, E810 [5SE]
Pearland, TX: dedication of Tom Reid Post Office Building, E259 [27MR]
Perryton, TX: express condolences for victims of tornado, H3102 [22JN]
Port Arthur, TX: anniversary, H6733 [7DE]
Republican Party: national agenda, H633 [2FE]
Republican State legislature: condemn agenda, H1662 [30MR]
Rich, Herbert J.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1176 [6DE]
Rockwall, TX: groundbreaking of Rockwall High School 9th grade center, E573 [15JN]
Rockwall County, TX: anniversary of Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club, E1164 [5DE]
Rodriguez, Andrea L.: National Association for Bilingual Education Being Bilingual Essay Competition winner, H713 [7FE]
Russo, Charles: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1102 [14NO]
Santa Fe, TX: anniversary of shooting at Santa Fe High School, H2448 [18MY]
Schatz, Julie: Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Chapter Associate of the Year award recipient, E209 [10MR]
School Board Member Appreciation Day: observance, H208 [12JA]
Schrap, Johann: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1170 [5DE]
Schreiner University: anniversary, E832 [12SE]
6th Congressional District: tribute to Armed Forces enlistees, H3102 [22JN]
——— tribute to Medal of Honor recipients, H3102 [22JN], H4336 [14SE]
——— tribute to outstanding constituents, H3103 [22JN], H4338 [14SE]
Solenberger, Robert I.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E914 [29SE]
Streeter, William: Texas 31st Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1207 [12DE]
Texarkana, TX: anniversary, E1160 [4DE]
Texas Christian University: participation in Big 12 on the Hill event in District of Columbia, H883 [27FE]
Texas Dept. of Public Safety: anniversary of Texas Ranger Division, H1006 [1MR], E165 [1MR]
Texas Independence Day: observance, H904–H907 [27FE], H1007 [1MR]
Texas Rangers (baseball team): tribute, H5381, H5395, H5396 [3NO], E1069 [7NO]
3d Congressional District: tribute to Veteran Commendation recipients, H5988 [30NO]
Tobola, Vincent J.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E912 [29SE]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by tornadoes, H435 [27JA]
University of Texas at El Paso: anniversary of Army ROTC, E1167 [5DE]
Uvalde, TX: anniversary of shooting at Robb Elementary School, H2511, H2533 [23MY], H2551, H2557, H2560 [24MY]
Victoria, TX: tribute to Victoria Livestock Show, E141 [24FE]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Air Force 555th RED HORSE Civil Engineering squadron, E997 [19OC]
Villa, James M.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E920 [29SE]
Wells, John T.: Texas 17th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E917 [29SE]
Widmer, Bob and Terry: United Way of Denton County, TX, Dr. Bettye Myers Humanitarian Award recipients, E95 [6FE], E99 [7FE]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate, E545 [12JN]
Wood, George: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1100 [14NO]
Wyche, Vanessa: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence recipient, E67 [27JA]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: Texas Federal district court decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA relative to approval of abortion pill mifepristone, S1123 [17AP]
——— Texas Federal district court hearing of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA relative to approval of abortion pill mifepristone, S416 [15FE], S438–S441 [16FE], S836 [16MR]
Allen, TX: condemn shooting at Allen Premium Outlets and express condolences to families and victims, S1555 [9MY]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to economy, S2268 [10JY]
CHIPS and Science Act: impact, S816–S818 [16MR]
Cleveland, TX: condemn shooting in neighborhood and express condolences to families and victims, S1432 [1MY]
Cornyn, Senator: report on State work period, S1780–S1782 [30MY]
Courts: provide additional place for holding court for Western District of Texas Pecos Division (S. 227), S538 [28FE]
Dept. of Transportation: designate Texas and New Mexico portions of future Interstate-designated segments of Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27 (S. 992), S3844 [27JY]
Diggs, Damien M.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S1531 [4MY]
Galveston, TX: anniversary of Galveston Historical Foundation Dickens on The Strand Festival, S5671 [29NO]
Kazen, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S6048 [19DE]
Rio Grande City, TX: provide for expansion of Starr-Camargo Bridge (S. 1608), S3844 [27JY]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and representation in U.S. v. Nformangum (S. Res. 501), S5968 [13DE]
Texas Christian University: anniversary (S. Res. 453), S6011 [14DE]
Texas Dept. of Public Safety: anniversary of Texas Ranger Division (S. Res. 86), S544, S545 [1MR]
Texas Independence Day: observance, S544 [1MR], S623 [2MR]
Texas Rangers (baseball team): tribute (S. Res. 461), S5480 [13NO]
Texas Tech University: anniversary (S. Res. 317), S3585 [26JY]
Reports filed
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1059) (S. Rept. 118–145), S6078 [20DE]
I–27 Numbering Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3209) (H. Rept. 118–285), H5982 [29NO]
Nomination of Damien M. Diggs To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S741 [9MR]
Nomination of John A. Kazen To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5212 [26OC]
Provide Additional Place for Holding Court for Western District of Texas Pecos Division: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 786) (H. Rept. 118–271), H5727 [13NO]
Songs
‘‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’’, H5995 [30NO]
Texts of
H.R. 786, provide additional place for holding court for Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, H5704 [13NO]
S. 227, Improving Access to Our Courts Act, S538 [28FE]
S. 992, I–27 Numbering Act, H6085 [4DE]
S. 1608, Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, S3844 [27JY]
S. Res. 86, Texas Dept. of Public Safety Texas Ranger Division of anniversary, S571 [1MR]
S. Res. 317, Texas Tech University anniversary, S3625 [26JY]
S. Res. 453, Texas Christian University anniversary, S5404 [7NO]
S. Res. 461, tribute to Texas Rangers (baseball team), S5479 [13NO]
S. Res. 501, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and representation in U.S. v. Nformangum, S5965 [13DE]
Tributes
Green, Representative Al, H2108 [28AP], H2628 [25MY], H6973 [14DE]
Jackson Lee, Representative, H701 [6FE]
Johnson, Eddie Bernice, E1269 [3JA]
Johnson, Sam, H743 [8FE]
Moran, Representative, H316 [25JA]