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Brenham earns Film Friendly Texas designation, boosting local business and film industry growth
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that Brenham has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Texas wildlife refuge renamed to honor Jocelyn Nungaray
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended a renaming ceremony for the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, which has been renamed the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joined Abbott at the event.
Governor Abbott promotes tax-free weekend for emergency supplies
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have urged residents to take part in the upcoming Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
Texans urged to participate in emergency supplies sales tax holiday
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are inviting Texans to participate in the upcoming Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
Frisco earns tourism friendly certification from Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to Frisco, Texas, for earning the title of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott appoints six to the Nueces River Authority
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made several appointments to the Nueces River Authority, with four new members and two reappointments.
Governor Abbott signs Texas DOGE into law to enhance government efficiency
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Abbott reappoints three to Red River Authority board
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed three members to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors, with terms extending to August 11, 2029.
Global Fragility Reauthorization Act aims to enhance U.S. foreign policy effectiveness
By Houston Daily | Apr 25, 2025
This week in Washington, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul from Texas and Representative Sara Jacobs from California reintroduced a bipartisan piece of legislation focusing on the Global Fragility Act.
Cuero earns designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has extended congratulations to the City of Cuero for earning the designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott announces SBA disaster assistance for severe storms in Northeast Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Northeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather earlier this month.
Governor Abbott renews disaster proclamation for drought-stricken Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022.
Paris earns Film Friendly Texas Community certification
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Paris has been awarded the Film Friendly Texas Certified Community designation by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott and Treasury Secretary Bessent discuss Texas economy and trade talks
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott engaged in a call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
League City earns Music Friendly Texas designation, promoting local music and economic growth
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that League City has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott reacts to attack on Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement regarding the attack on Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell.
Texas renews disaster proclamation on border security through April 2025
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation originally issued on May 31, 2021.
Governor Abbott mourns the passing of Pope Francis
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences today following the death of Pope Francis.
Bipartisan bill introduced to address brain injuries among first responders
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at aiding law enforcement agencies in handling concussions and...
Texas floods prompt call for federal disaster aid from De La Cruz
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District has officially communicated with President Trump, voicing her support for further federal disaster relief funds.