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Governor Abbott appoints John Asel to Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Asel as the presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA).

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Lawmakers propose new act to tighten immigration oversight

Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Senator Jim Banks from Indiana have introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing congressional oversight over immigration policies.

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Legislation seeks increased pension for Medal of Honor recipients

Today, a bipartisan effort was renewed in Washington, D.C., with Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroducing the Medal of Honor Act.


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OPINION: Will Federal Agency Undermine Texas Senator’s Illegal Vape Crackdown?

Texas has faced the unprecedented crisis of a surging southern border, but another, less visible invasion is taking place at ports of entry across the United States.


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McCaul commends outgoing Border Patrol chief; supports Trump's pick for new leadership

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed gratitude to outgoing Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and praised President Trump's appointment of Mike Banks as the new chief of the agency.


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McCaul supports Trump's re-designation of Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and a former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for President Trump's decision to re-designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).


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McCaul addresses global cyber threats at Homeland Security Committee hearing

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, participated in a full committee hearing focused on cybersecurity threats from adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party.


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Congressman McCaul supports Trump's AI investment plans in Texas

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for President Trump's recent announcement of new artificial intelligence infrastructure investments in Texas.


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Marco Rubio confirmed as new U.S. Secretary of State

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has extended his congratulations to Marco Rubio on his confirmation as the 72nd Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate.


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Babin introduces bill targeting birthright citizenship amid ongoing debate

Congressman Brian Babin has introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act, a legislative proposal aimed at revising the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment.


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Ryan Corbett released from Taliban captivity after U.S.-Taliban prisoner exchange

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and serving as chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has expressed gratitude for the release of two Americans from Taliban captivity.


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Monica De La Cruz attends Trump's inauguration as 47th US president

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas's 15th district attended the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance.


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Houston prepares for incoming arctic freeze with safety measures

Mayor John Whitmire has called on residents of Houston to take precautions ahead of an expected arctic freeze set to hit the area late Monday evening.


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Governor Abbott congratulates President Trump on inauguration day

Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.


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Rep. Nehls issues statement on Trump's inauguration as president

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.


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Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold

Due to expected extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the Second Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, will see changes in its schedule and logistics.


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Supreme Court backs McCaul's bill forcing TikTok divestment by Bytedance

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed approval following the Supreme Court's decision to support legislation within his 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act.


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Luttrell and Deluzio introduce bipartisan bill targeting sex trafficking

Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Chris Deluzio have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling human trafficking.


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Governor Abbott appoints three members to early childhood intervention advisory committee

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee.


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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.