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Wesley Hunt introduces bill seeking rollback of Biden-era gun control measures

Congressman Wesley Hunt has introduced the Second Amendment Restoration Act, a bill aimed at partially repealing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022.


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De La Cruz votes to end shutdown and secure funding for Texas’s 15th district

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district issued a statement after voting to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which ended the 43-day government shutdown.


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De La Cruz introduces bill for new Rio Grande Valley veterans hospital

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has introduced the Sgt.


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Governor Abbott appoints new member, reappoints six to Radiation Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Joelle McRee, D.D.S. to the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) for a term ending April 16, 2027.


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Governor Abbott appoints two to advisory committee on geopolitical conflict

Governor Greg Abbott has named Joshlin “Josh” Lewis and Michael Lucci to the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.


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Texas awards over $14 million in job training grants through JET program

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants, totaling over $14 million, have been awarded to higher education institutions and independent school districts across Texas.


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Governor Abbott appoints Justin Hewlett to North Texas Tollway Authority Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin Hewlett to the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors.


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Texas reaches record high with over 3 million registered businesses

Texas has surpassed 3 million registered business entities, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson.


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Governor Abbott appoints members to AI systems advisory board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight individuals to the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Systems Advisory Board, with terms ending September 1, 2027.


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Formosa Plastics announces $150 million facility investment in Jackson County

Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, will establish a new facility in Jackson County as part of the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.


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Texas submits application for $50 billion federal rural health transformation funds

Texas has taken a step to enhance rural health care by submitting an application for federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program.


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Governor Abbott launches annual awards honoring promotion of Texas history

Governor Greg Abbott and the 1836 Project Advisory Committee have announced the start of the Gubernatorial Historic Promotion and Patriotism Awards.


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Governor Abbott appoints three members to state dental review committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lois Palermo and reappointed Danielle Franklin, D.D.S. and Raymond L. Wiggins, D.D.S., M.D. to the Dental Review Committee.


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Governor Abbott appoints Wynn Rosser to Southern Regional Education Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wynn Rosser, Ph.D., to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), with a term ending on June 30, 2029.


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Senate passes Rep. Troy Nehls’ bill raising pensions for Medal of Honor recipients

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 695, known as the Medal of Honor Act, has passed the United States Senate by unanimous consent. “Today, the United States Senate did good by our nation’s highest decorated Veterans...


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to state marriage commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Carl Caton as chair of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.


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Governor Abbott appoints two members to Texas Historical Records Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Factor and reappointed Jelain Chubb to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board.


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Texas named best U.S. business climate by Site Selection magazine for third straight year

Texas has been named the top business climate in the United States for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine.


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Governor Abbott announces final 2025 Small Business Summit honoring veterans in Belton

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the final Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Belton on Thursday, November 13.


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Medical Board district review committees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed three individuals to serve on Texas Medical Board District Review Committees.