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Trump appoints Congressman Wesley Hunt to West Point's Board of Visitors

Congressman Wesley Hunt has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the Board of Visitors at the United States Military Academy at West Point.


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Abbott reappoints Barkley to lead public utility office

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC).


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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has made several appointments to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.


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Congresswoman invites DHS secretary to visit South Texas border community

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, extending her congratulations and inviting her to South Texas.


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Lawmakers introduce bill targeting vehicle tracking abuse against domestic violence survivors

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan have introduced the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act.


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Governor Abbott appoints members to Family and Protective Services Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Family and Protective Services Council, naming Tymothy Belseth as a new member and reappointing Julie Krawczyk and Enrique Mata.


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Governor Abbott urges Texans to support school choice bill

Governor Greg Abbott addressed a gathering at the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin, urging Texans to support a universal school choice bill.


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Texas-Ireland partnership discussed by Governor Abbott and Irish Taoiseach

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, and his wife, Mary Martin, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of one member to the Texas Optometry Board.


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Schneider Electric expands El Paso facilities with $1.5 million state grant

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant expansion by Schneider Electric USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric SE, at their El Paso campus.


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De La Cruz introduces bill for better multilingual telehealth access

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at improving telehealth services for non-English speakers.


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Congressman Brian Babin introduces act opposing federal bailouts for state reparations

Today, Congressman Brian Babin introduced the No Bailouts for Reparations Act.


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Nehls reintroduces bill targeting California's emissions waiver

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025, aiming to repeal California's emissions waiver exemption.


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Bipartisan bills aim to improve financial security and claims process for veterans

Congressman Morgan Luttrell and Congressman Morgan McGarvey have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at supporting veterans.


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Crenshaw introduces act reauthorizing CHGME amid DeTrans Awareness Day discussions

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas hosted a press conference in Washington, D.C., marking DeTrans Awareness Day.


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Post office renamed after fallen agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, after Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.


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Babin votes for resolution supporting Trump's agenda amid potential shutdown

Today, Congressman Brian Babin from Texas's 36th district cast his vote in favor of a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government operational.


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Bipartisan effort aims to protect U.S. shrimpers from foreign competition

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas, alongside fellow lawmakers, has reintroduced the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025.


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Bipartisan REDI Act reintroduced to tackle U.S. doctor shortage

U.S. Representatives Brian Babin and Chrissy Houlahan have reintroduced the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) to address the doctor shortage in the United States.


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De La Cruz comments on government funding through continuing resolution

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's Republican delegation, issued a statement following her vote on the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.