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Texas initiates joint damage assessment following Northeast Texas storms

Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to assess storm damage in Northeast Texas by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


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Texas Governor Abbott's new appointments to the Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott has made a new appointment and three reappointments to the Texas Diabetes Council, tasked with advising on diabetes-related legislative needs and education in Texas. K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P., takes a new seat, while...


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Pflugerville earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pflugerville following its recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


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Graham recognized as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after meeting TMO criteria

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Graham has earned a designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Texas awards $1.3M in job training grants to Collin County Community College

Governor Greg Abbott announced over $1.3 million in job training grants to Collin County Community College District, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).


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House Republicans pass act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections

Today, the House of Representatives pushed forward legislation intended to bolster the integrity of U.S. federal elections.


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Rep. Nehls backs Senate amendment, emphasizing Trump's commitments

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has announced his affirmative vote on the Senate Amendment to H. Con.


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Babin supports budget for Trump's America First agenda in congressional vote

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas expressed his support for a budget resolution aimed at advancing former President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.


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McCaul supports SAVE Act to ensure citizenship verification for federal voting

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul from Texas cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today.


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De La Cruz supports Senate's FY2025 budget resolution amendment

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz expressed her support for the Senate amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution.


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Luttrell supports budget resolution focusing on border security and energy

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.


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Nacogdoches recognized as tourism friendly Texas certified community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Nacogdoches for receiving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.


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Governor Abbott appoints new chair and members to fire protection commission

Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.


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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources as severe weather threatens Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional emergency response resources due to impending severe weather and flash flooding across much of Texas.


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Abbott appoints and reappoints members to Texas Physician Assistant Board

Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Physician Assistant Board.


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Governor Abbott highlights business-friendly laws and border security in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a fireside chat with the Texas Law Federalist Society at The University of Texas in Austin.


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Governor Abbott announces new appointments to chiropractic board

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.


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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas counseling board

Governor Greg Abbott has made three appointments to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.


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Governor Abbott supports school choice bill as it advances in Texas House

Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2.


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Lawmakers reintroduce act to strengthen child exploitation enforcement laws

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, alongside U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Cory Booker, have reintroduced the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to address...