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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources for critical wildfire threat
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state emergency response resources due to anticipated wildfire threats in West Texas and other parts of the state.
Governor Abbott appoints Bill Harris to 62nd Judicial District Court
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as the judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court.
Texas farmers receive $280 million in USDA aid
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, announced the deployment of $280 million in aid funds for South Texas farmers.
Abbott orders probe into alleged social transitioning at Bellaire High School
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate an incident at Bellaire High School following allegations of educators attempting to "socially transition" a student without parental consent.
Governor Abbott emphasizes need for school choice at Texas Pastors' Conference
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Pastors' Policy Conference in Austin, emphasizing the importance of school choice and its growing support among lawmakers.
SpaceX receives $17.3M grant from Texas for semiconductor R&D expansion
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, known as SpaceX.
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Sulphur River Basin Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors.
Abbott reappoints Barkley to lead public utility office
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC).
Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
By Houston Daily | Mar 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made several appointments to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Congresswoman invites DHS secretary to visit South Texas border community
By Houston Daily | Mar 17, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, extending her congratulations and inviting her to South Texas.
Lawmakers introduce bill targeting vehicle tracking abuse against domestic violence survivors
By Houston Daily | Mar 17, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan have introduced the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Family and Protective Services Council
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Family and Protective Services Council, naming Tymothy Belseth as a new member and reappointing Julie Krawczyk and Enrique Mata.
Governor Abbott urges Texans to support school choice bill
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott addressed a gathering at the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin, urging Texans to support a universal school choice bill.
Texas-Ireland partnership discussed by Governor Abbott and Irish Taoiseach
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, and his wife, Mary Martin, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Optometry Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of one member to the Texas Optometry Board.
Schneider Electric expands El Paso facilities with $1.5 million state grant
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant expansion by Schneider Electric USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric SE, at their El Paso campus.
De La Cruz introduces bill for better multilingual telehealth access
By Houston Daily | Mar 14, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at improving telehealth services for non-English speakers.
Congressman Brian Babin introduces act opposing federal bailouts for state reparations
By Houston Daily | Mar 14, 2025
Today, Congressman Brian Babin introduced the No Bailouts for Reparations Act.
Nehls reintroduces bill targeting California's emissions waiver
By Houston Daily | Mar 14, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025, aiming to repeal California's emissions waiver exemption.
Bipartisan bills aim to improve financial security and claims process for veterans
By Houston Daily | Mar 13, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell and Congressman Morgan McGarvey have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at supporting veterans.