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McCaul comments on U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear sites
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued a statement regarding recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Texas law enforcement seizes $2.4 million worth of methamphetamine in Hidalgo County
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to collaborate with the Trump Administration on border security initiatives.
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Governor Abbott signs over 300 new bills into law
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, aimed at maintaining Texas's position as a leading state in the nation.
Texas reaches new highs in employment and labor force
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Texas has set new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of its labor force according to May employment data.
Texas sends emergency teams to assist with New Mexico wildfires
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight individuals to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council, with terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.
John Paul Mitchell Systems relocates HQ from California to Dallas County
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas.
Governor Abbott signs historic $20 billion investment into Texas' water infrastructure
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7, marking a significant investment in Texas' water infrastructure.
Abbott appoints five members to Texas Historical Commission
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Historical Commission, naming Mike Hagee, Kay Hindes, and Dick Tips as new members while reappointing John W. Crain and Gilbert E. "Pete" Peterson, III.
Texas earns gold shovel award for outstanding job creation
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Texas has been awarded its 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for exceptional job creation and capital investment in 2024.
Abbott announces job training grant for Rio Grande Valley bank employees
By Houston Daily | Jun 22, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Skills Development Fund grant amounting to $262,944 awarded to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Babin supports U.S. strikes on Iran in response to nuclear threat
By Houston Daily | Jun 21, 2025
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has issued a statement regarding recent U.S. military strikes on Iran.
Governor Abbott announces small business summit schedule for Texas
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Bastrop on June 26, 2025.
Governor Abbott signs bills easing regulations for small businesses
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott signed several bills into law at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon, aiming to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment.
Governor Abbott announces music-friendly community workshop in Pearland
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Pearland will jointly host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on June 24 in Pearland.
Bandera earns recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Bandera has achieved designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott announces career training grants for East Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four schools in East Texas will receive Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $911,500.
Abbott signs bills boosting Texas homestead exemptions amid broader tax relief efforts
By Houston Daily | Jun 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted three new laws aimed at providing substantial property tax relief for Texas residents.
De La Cruz announces $8.5M plan for sterile fly facility in Hidalgo County
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have announced the allocation of $8.5 million to establish a sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.
Post office named after Sgt Maj Billy D. Waugh dedicated in Bastrop
By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a ceremony in Bastrop, Texas, to honor U.S. Army veteran Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh by dedicating the local post office in his name.