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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, after Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.

Babin votes for resolution supporting Trump's agenda amid potential shutdown

Today, Congressman Brian Babin from Texas's 36th district cast his vote in favor of a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government operational.

Bipartisan effort aims to protect U.S. shrimpers from foreign competition

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas, alongside fellow lawmakers, has reintroduced the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025.

Bipartisan REDI Act reintroduced to tackle U.S. doctor shortage

U.S. Representatives Brian Babin and Chrissy Houlahan have reintroduced the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) to address the doctor shortage in the United States.

De La Cruz comments on government funding through continuing resolution

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's Republican delegation, issued a statement following her vote on the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

Rep. Nehls supports bill to prevent shutdown and back Trump's agenda

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas's 22nd district, announced his support for the recently passed H.R. 1968, known as the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.

Lawmakers urge DOI to halt funding for controversial barred owl culling plan

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove have led a bipartisan effort urging the Department of the Interior to stop funding a plan that involves killing nearly 470,000 barred owls over the next three decades in the Pacific...

House passes bipartisan act enhancing border tech

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), both members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, have announced that their bipartisan bill, the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, has successfully passed the...

Congressman McCaul opens art contest for Texas' high school students

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Texas' 10th Congressional District.

Governor Abbott appoints Cory Liu to Travis County judicial district court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cory Liu to the 250th Judicial District Court in Travis County.

Abbott appoints new members to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority board

Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Board of Directors.

Governor Abbott secures federal aid for wildfire management in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for Fire Management Assistance Grants to combat the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County.

Abbott joins VP Vance in Eagle Pass for border security talks

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a border security roundtable with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the Eagle Pass Border Patrol Station.

Governor Abbott reappoints Winter as health inspector general

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Raymond Charles "Ray" Winter as the Inspector General for Health and Human Services.

Texas wins Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for 13th consecutive year

Texas has once again claimed the Governor's Cup from Site Selection magazine, marking its 13th consecutive year and 21st overall win.

Terrell earns film friendly status from state commission

The City of Terrell has been recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.

Patrick Frost appointed to ERS Board by Governor Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick "Pat" Frost to the Board of Trustees for the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

Brazosport communities receive recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified

Governor Greg Abbott has acknowledged the Brazosport communities of Clute, Lake Jackson, and Surfside Beach for achieving the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation.

Governor Abbott promotes school choice at Fort Worth event