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De La Cruz reintroduces agriculture bills benefiting South Texas farmers

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced three bills aimed at supporting farmers in the Rio Grande Valley.

By Houston Daily | Jan 16, 2025

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Monica De La Cruz reappointed vice chair of housing and insurance subcommittee

By Houston Daily | Jan 16, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee.

Crenshaw receives top marks from SBA Pro-Life America

Rep. Dan Crenshaw has received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization for his efforts in defending unborn lives during the 118th Congress.

Abbott appoints Major General Sheridan to lead Texas State Guard

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard.

Houston ends work-from-home policy for city employees

All City of Houston employees are set to return to their offices starting Monday, February 1, 2025.

Nehls proposes higher tax rate for elite university endowment profits

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill aimed at increasing the excise tax on profits from certain private university endowments from 1.4% to 21%.

Troy E. Nehls named chairman of House T&I Subcommittee on Aviation

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.

Governor Abbott appoints three individuals to Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to Humanities Texas, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act seeks reinstatement of Trump-era insurance policy

Congressman Dan Crenshaw, along with Congressmembers Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Vern Buchanan, Lloyd Smucker, Rick Allen, Mike Kelly, and Julia Letlow, has introduced the Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act (H.R. 379).

Nehls and Cruz reintroduce Justice for Jocelyn Act focused on immigration enforcement

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Senator Ted Cruz have reintroduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the detention and tracking of illegal immigrants in the United States.

Congressman McCaul criticizes President Biden's foreign policy speech

By Houston Daily | Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has issued a critical statement in response to President Biden's recent foreign policy address at the State Department.

Houston mayor expresses support amid California wildfires

By Houston Daily | Jan 13, 2025

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has issued a statement regarding the involvement of Houston firefighters in combating the ongoing wildfires in California.

Honor Inauguration Day Act introduced by Rep. De La Cruz

By Houston Daily | Jan 13, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has introduced a new piece of legislation known as the Honor Inauguration Day Act.

Texas governor renews wildfire disaster proclamation amid persistent fire threats

By Houston Daily | Jan 12, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation in Texas, initially issued on October 14, 2024.

De La Cruz reintroduces bill mandating annual HUD Inspector General testimony

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced the HUD Transparency Act, a bill that requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress.

McCaul votes for act opposing ICC's alleged anti-Israel bias

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and serving as chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted in favor of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

Lawmakers reintroduce act honoring fallen law enforcement

Today, Representatives Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta reintroduced the National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act in Washington, D.C. This bipartisan bill aims to establish a program within the U.S. Department of...

McCaul introduces new bills targeting border policy impacts

On the first week of the 119th Congress, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas and chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined with several colleagues to re-introduce legislation aimed at addressing...