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Congressmen Morgan Luttrell and Sylvester Turner have introduced a new bipartisan bill focused on bolstering the United States' cybersecurity workforce.

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Bill proposes work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid

By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, along with Eric Schmitt of Missouri, have introduced a new bill aimed at adding work requirements to Medicaid.

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Governor Abbott vows expansion of school choice during legislative session

By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice during the current legislative session.

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De La Cruz honors Dr. Milton Gonzalez at National Prayer Breakfast

By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025

Congresswoman De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district attended the National Prayer Breakfast, accompanied by Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez from McAllen.

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Governor Abbott pledges expansion of school choice during Edinburg event

By Houston Daily | Feb 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to broaden school choice in the current legislative session.

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Bipartisan bill seeks end to NIH funding for animal testing abroad

By Houston Daily | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Dina Titus have reintroduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding foreign laboratories that...

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Luttrell introduces bill targeting border threats from cartels

By Houston Daily | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Cartel and Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log (CARTEL) Act.

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Chairman Nehls addresses drone challenges amid recent aviation accidents

By Houston Daily | Feb 6, 2025

In Washington, D.C., Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls opened a hearing on "Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems" amid recent aviation tragedies.

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Abbott reappoints Erin Lunceford to Texas criminal justice lands lease board

By Houston Daily | Feb 6, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands.

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Luttrell introduces act to improve troop health screenings

By Houston Daily | Feb 5, 2025

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025, aiming to enhance health screenings for U.S. troops.

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McCaul supports Trump's executive orders targeting Iran and halting UNRWA funding

By Houston Daily | Feb 5, 2025

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, commented on President Trump's recent executive orders aimed at increasing pressure on Iran and halting U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief...

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Congressman Hunt to attend Trump executive order signing on women's sports

By Houston Daily | Feb 5, 2025

At the invitation of former President Trump, Congressman Wesley Hunt will be present at an Executive Order signing ceremony this afternoon.

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Abbott supports Trump's executive order on women's sports

By Houston Daily | Feb 5, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at protecting women's sports in the United States.

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Bipartisan bill aims to expand direct primary care access through HSAs

By Houston Daily | Feb 5, 2025

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives has reintroduced the Primary Care Enhancement Act, aiming to expand access to Direct Primary Care (DPC).

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Crenshaw proposes cutting funds for universities mandating DEI statements

By Houston Daily | Feb 4, 2025

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has reintroduced legislation that seeks to withdraw federal funding from universities mandating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements for admission, employment, or advancement.

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Governor Abbott reappoints McCleskey as independent ombudsman for TJJD

By Houston Daily | Feb 4, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Sean” McCleskey as the Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

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Governor Abbott announces job training funds for Victoria College

By Houston Daily | Feb 4, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a grant exceeding $138,000 from the Skills Development Fund to Victoria College.

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Panama exits China’s Belt and Road after US diplomatic engagement

By Houston Daily | Feb 3, 2025

Today, Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas expressed his support for Panama's decision to not renew its involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative.