Proud to join Dallas leaders for the groundbreaking of the new DPD Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas after leading the effort to secure $20 million in state funding for this important project. Strong law enforcement starts with strong training, and this new facility is an important investment in the public safety infrastructure that will make Dallas and our region safer. Looking forward to seeing this project take shape and serve generations of officers, and our communities.
Great to be at the NYSE Texas Grand Opening in Dallas alongside state and business leaders celebrating this exciting milestone for our state. The opening of NYSE Texas is another sign of the incredible growth we’re seeing in Dallas and across Texas, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done creating opportunity and making Texas the best place in America to invest, build and do business. #NYSETexas @governorabbott @senbryanhughes @tanparkertx
Today, we remember Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Officer Michael Krol, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and DART Officer Brent Thompson. On July 7, 2016, they ran toward danger to protect others. Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten. May we never forget the lives lost on 7/7, the families who carry that loss, and the officers who continue to serve with courage and honor. And may we always remain committed to protecting those who protect us.
This Fourth of July, we celebrate 250 years of American freedom. But freedom has never been the whole promise. The promise is also that we look after one another. This year, that promise is personal for Texas.
Last summer, a flooding Guadalupe River took the lives of 27 young girls and counselors at Camp Mystic, along with 135 others in the Hill Country. In the months since the Camp Mystic tragedy, I’ve sat with their parents and listened to their stories. Their grief is a weight our whole state carries.
This holiday, my message is simple: There is no better way to honor this country than making Texas safer and stronger. We owe these families our action, so that no parent stands where they stand today. That is the work that lies ahead.
Happy Fourth of July. As we honor 250 years, let’s hold the families of Heaven’s 27 and the Hill Country flood victims in our hearts.
Last week, the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events – where I served as Chair – delivered its final, complete, and factual report on the events at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe River.
It is not an easy read. Many of the failures we found were preventable. Together with new safety standards enacted by the Legislature, Texas will hold youth camps to a higher standard going forward.
To the families who carried this work and led us here: thank you. Your daughters are the reason it mattered. We will honor the lives lost not with words alone, but by making certain Texas is ready the next time the water rises.
On Memorial Day, we remember the Americans who gave their lives in service to our country, and we honor the families who carry their legacy forward every day. Their sacrifice reminds us that freedom is never free - and that courage, duty, and love of country endure long after the battle ends.
Ellie, watching you grow into the smart, kind, determined young woman you are today has been one of the greatest joys of our life. We could not be more proud of you, not just for what you’ve accomplished, but for the person you’ve become. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you. No matter where life takes you, always remember how deeply loved and supported you are.
Congratulations! We love you so much. Mom & Dad
Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who is, without question, the best thing that has ever happened to these three — and honestly, to me too. We love you, Keana. Today and every day. 💛
