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Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has been ranked the Best State for Business by Chief Executive magazine for the 21st consecutive year.

Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Medical Board for 2031

Governor Greg Abbott has announced several appointments to the Texas Medical Board, with terms set to expire on April 13, 2031.

Lancaster joins Texas Film Friendly communities, boosting local film production opportunities

Governor Greg Abbott has officially designated the City of Lancaster as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Governor Abbott appoints new members to the state board for educator certification

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the State Board for Educator Certification.

Governor Abbott highlights power of prayer at Round Rock event

Governor Greg Abbott addressed attendees at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock, expressing admiration for the power of prayer in celebration of the National Day of Prayer. “Where two or more are gathered in his name, God is with us,”...

Governor Abbott discusses bail reform and border security at Texas Sheriff's conference

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition's 20th Annual Spring Meeting in Austin, where he stressed the urgency of bail reform in Texas.

Nehls supports $12 billion air traffic control funding in House committee proposal

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls announced his support for the recent budget reconciliation proposal of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

U.S. strengthens economic ties with Ukraine through minerals partnership

Today in Washington, Congressman Michael McCaul expressed approval of a new agreement between the United States and Ukraine.

De La Cruz holds press conference on water crisis and steps toward resolution

On April 30, 2025, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted a press conference alongside local officials and agriculture leaders to discuss water deliveries from Mexico to South Texas.

Governor Abbott honors fallen officers at memorial event in Austin

By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to fallen peace officers at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony held at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Trump's border security funding plan approved on 100th day in office

By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, took part in the marking up of the committee’s budget reconciliation recommendations.

Luttrell supports major funding bills for border security and national defense

By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) expressed approval following the advancement of significant reconciliation packages by the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Armed Services Committee.

McCaul accepting applications for Texas students seeking service academy nominations

By Houston Daily | Apr 28, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced that his office is currently accepting applications for students in Texas’ 10th district who are seeking a congressional nomination to a United States service academy.

Mexican government pledges water deliveries to South Texas under 1944 treaty

By Houston Daily | Apr 28, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th congressional district expressed her satisfaction with a recent commitment from the Government of Mexico to make prompt deliveries of water owed to South Texans under the 1944 Water Treaty.

Brenham earns Film Friendly Texas designation, boosting local business and film industry growth

Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that Brenham has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Texas wildlife refuge renamed to honor Jocelyn Nungaray

Governor Greg Abbott attended a renaming ceremony for the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, which has been renamed the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joined Abbott at the event.

Governor Abbott promotes tax-free weekend for emergency supplies

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have urged residents to take part in the upcoming Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.

Texans urged to participate in emergency supplies sales tax holiday

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are inviting Texans to participate in the upcoming Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.

Frisco earns tourism friendly certification from Travel Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to Frisco, Texas, for earning the title of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Governor Abbott appoints six to the Nueces River Authority