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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.


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McCaul named vice chair of House Homeland Security Committee

Congressman Michael McCaul has been appointed as the vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee for the 119th Congress.


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Monica De La Cruz reappointed vice chair of housing and insurance subcommittee

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee.


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McCaul comments on Israel-Hamas hostage agreement

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his views on the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.


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Crenshaw receives top marks from SBA Pro-Life America

Rep. Dan Crenshaw has received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization for his efforts in defending unborn lives during the 118th Congress.


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Abbott appoints Major General Sheridan to lead Texas State Guard

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard.


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Houston ends work-from-home policy for city employees

All City of Houston employees are set to return to their offices starting Monday, February 1, 2025.


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Governor Abbott appoints Melva Henderson to Rehabilitation Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melva Henderson to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas.


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Nehls proposes higher tax rate for elite university endowment profits

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Endowment Tax Fairness Act, a bill aimed at increasing the excise tax on profits from certain private university endowments from 1.4% to 21%.


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Troy E. Nehls named chairman of House T&I Subcommittee on Aviation

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation.


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Governor Abbott appoints three individuals to Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to Humanities Texas, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.


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McCaul and Salazar introduce bill to maintain Cuba's terrorism sponsor status

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar introduced the Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends (FORCE) Act.