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Bipartisan legislation targets adverse drug events with pharmacogenomics
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw and Eric Swalwell introduced new bipartisan legislation to improve drug-gene interaction management.
Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency resources for storm threats in South & Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to affect large parts of Texas through the...
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Governor Abbott addresses alleged illegal activities at East Plano Islamic Center
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).
Brownwood recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
The City of Brownwood has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, marking the inaugural year of this certification program.
Governor Abbott launches Narcan locator map amid ongoing anti-fentanyl efforts
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has introduced an online interactive map developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee for nursing facility administrators
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.
Governor Abbott reappoints Kevin Scott to Gulf Coast Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
Proposed legislation seeks to boost veteran awareness of VA home loan benefits
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Rep. Monica De La Cruz has introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act.
Stephenville recognized as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Stephenville for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Abbott renews Texas border security disaster proclamation first issued in May 2021
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Abbott advocates for school choice alongside Ducey at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Federal aid granted for Pauline Road fire response
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Pauline Road Fire, which is affecting San Jacinto and Montgomery...
Governor’s volunteer awards honor Texans making an impact through service
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, in partnership with OneStar Foundation.
Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansions
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is distributing $239 million in construction grants aimed at expanding inpatient mental health care access in rural Texas.
Sweetwater receives film friendly designation from Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Sweetwater has achieved the status of a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Brandy Robinson as the new Austin County Criminal District Attorney.
Luttrell's bill on Syrian terror threats advances in subcommittee
By Houston Daily | Mar 25, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a Republican from Texas, has introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.
Governor Abbott announces FEMA aid for Rest Area and Crabapple wildfires
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Fire Management Assistance Grants for two significant wildfires in Texas.