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Congressman McCaul criticizes Biden administration's handling of border security
By Houston Daily | Jun 24, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, appeared on "America's Newsroom" on Fox News to discuss the impact of President Biden's border policies. He highlighted the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas.
5 million grant announced for Edinburg road project
By Houston Daily | Jun 24, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced on Monday a more than $5 million Department of Transportation grant for the Chapin Street Corridor Planning Project in Edinburg. This project will fund the preliminary engineering for the redesign of approximately 3.8 miles of Chapin Street from Trooper Moises Sanchez Boulevard (SH 336) to I-69C.
Texas congressman defies China's sanctions with India trip
By Houston Daily | Jun 21, 2024
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, continued to defy the Chinese Communist Party by leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to India. Rep. McCaul's leadership was featured today in the Houston Chronicle.
McCaul criticizes Biden's mass amnesty plan for illegal immigrants
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement regarding President Biden's plan to grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants residing in the United States.
Governor Abbott appoints Jennifer Gonzalez to advisory committee
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer “Jenn” Gonzalez, Ph.D., to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. Her term is set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairments and performs other duties imposed by the board.
Governor Abbott announces next Small Business Summit in Lufkin
By Houston Daily | Jun 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Lufkin on Thursday, June 27. The summits, held throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with necessary resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Mayor updates Houstonians on firefighter agreement, fiscal budget, hurricane prep
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2024
June 18, 2024 -- Dear Houstonians,
Crenshaw introduces bill addressing cybersecurity threats against US infrastructure
By Houston Daily | Jun 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Seth Magaziner, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced H.R. 8775, the Contingency Plan for Critical Infrastructure Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to create a public report for Members of Congress to evaluate the manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber-attacks.
McCaul criticizes Biden administration over ICE's increased non-detained docket
By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing reports that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's non-detained docket has surged to over seven million cases this fiscal year.
Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration originally issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has been previously amended multiple times in May and June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused significant property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
McCaul votes to improve servicemembers' quality of life with FY25 NDAA
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted in favor of the Servicemembers Quality Of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
Rep. Nehls supports NDAA with focus on military readiness
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation aims to enhance military strength, improve servicemembers' quality of life, and provide necessary tools and resources to address global threats.
House passes FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation passed in the House with a vote of 217-199.
Governor Abbott appoints judges to new Fort Worth business court division
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Eighth Business Court Division in Fort Worth, which was established last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. The Governor has appointed Jerry Bullard and Brian Stagner as judges of the Eighth Business Court Division, effective September 1, 2024, with terms set to expire on September 1, 2026. The Eighth Business Court Division includes the counties of Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker,...
Governor Abbott announces appointments to new Dallas business court division
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointments of Andrea Bouressa and William “Bill” Whitehill to the newly established First Business Court Division in Dallas. The court, created last year to expedite the resolution of complex commercial disputes in Texas, will commence operations on September 1, 2024. Bouressa and Whitehill’s terms are set to expire on September 1, 2026. The division encompasses Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.
Houston City Council adopts FY 2025 budget without new taxes or fees
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
On June 12, 2024, the Houston City Council voted to adopt Mayor John Whitmire's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget emphasizes public safety, drainage, and infrastructure improvements, including the installation of generators at multiservice centers to safeguard residents during extreme weather events. Notably, the budget does not introduce any new fees or tax increases.
McCaul criticizes Biden's border policy following arrest of suspected terrorists
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement regarding the arrest of eight suspected terrorists who entered the United States illegally.
Chairman Nehls addresses concerns over Amtrak's performance at congressional hearing
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing, entitled “Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance, Safety, and Accountability”:
Rep. Troy E. Nehls advocates for Save Our Shrimpers Act amid industry crisis
By Houston Daily | Jun 11, 2024
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has authored an op-ed for SeafoodSource, discussing his proposed legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This legislation aims to prohibit federal taxpayer dollars from subsidizing foreign shrimp farms, shrimp processing, or any activity in a foreign country that supports the production, processing, or exportation of shrimp into U.S. markets.