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McCaul supports SAVE Act to ensure citizenship verification for federal voting

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today.


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De La Cruz supports Senate's FY2025 budget resolution amendment

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz expressed her support for the Senate amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution.


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Luttrell supports budget resolution focusing on border security and energy

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.


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Nacogdoches recognized as tourism friendly Texas certified community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Nacogdoches for receiving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott appoints new chair and members to fire protection commission

Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.


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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources as severe weather threatens Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional emergency response resources due to impending severe weather and flash flooding across much of Texas.


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Abbott appoints and reappoints members to Texas Physician Assistant Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Physician Assistant Board.


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Governor Abbott highlights business-friendly laws and border security in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a fireside chat with the Texas Law Federalist Society at The University of Texas in Austin.


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Governor Abbott announces new appointments to chiropractic board

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.


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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas counseling board

Governor Greg Abbott has made three appointments to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.


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Governor Abbott supports school choice bill as it advances in Texas House

Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2.


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Lawmakers reintroduce act to strengthen child exploitation enforcement laws

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, alongside U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Cory Booker, have reintroduced the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to address...


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Aviation Subcommittee discusses U.S. airport infrastructure and safety requirements

Washington, D.C. - Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) addressed a hearing focused on "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and the Regulatory Environment."


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Governor Abbott appoints Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, with a tenure ending on February 1, 2031.


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Texas allocates $6.25M to support rural hospital grants

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $6.25 million in grant funding to selected hospitals serving rural communities. “Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health...


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Governor Abbott declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has declared April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas.


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Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointments of Aida Coronado and Bobby Smith to the Texas Workforce Investment Council.


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Buda designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Buda has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).


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Brenham receives Tourism Friendly Texas certification from Travel Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Brenham for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott names chronic kidney disease task force members

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jose Almeda, M.D., Lauren Ramsey, and Leila Williams, D.O. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.