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De La Cruz pushes for withholding aid to Mexico over water treaty compliance
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that language she requested to increase accountability for the Mexican government was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations...
Wesley Hunt urges FERC approval for Rio Grande LNG project amid ongoing regulatory delays
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Congressman Wesley Hunt, together with Congressmen Pfluger, Weber, and Crenshaw, has called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to quickly approve permits for trains 1-5 of the Rio Grande LNG Project.
Governor Abbott issues statement on passing of transportation commission chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement on the death of J. Bruce Bugg Jr., who served as Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission.
Governor Abbott honors new Texas DPS troopers at agency’s 90th anniversary
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) 90th anniversary celebration and graduation ceremony for Recruit Class A-2025 at Great Hills Baptist Church.
Governor Abbott announces $1.6 million in JET grants for South Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Seven schools in South Texas have received a combined total of $1,692,417 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Governor Abbott delivers flood relief funds raised by benefit concert to Hill Country families
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a check presentation event with the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund, distributing $25,000 checks to families affected by recent floods in the Hill Country.
Eden named Tourism Friendly Certified Community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
The City of Eden has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, following the completion of a certification process by Travel Texas.
Texas receives federal approval to restrict certain SNAP purchases starting April 2026
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy.
Abbott files suit seeking removal of Rep. Gene Wu over quorum break
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court of Texas seeking the removal of State Representative Gene Wu, who serves as the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair.
Texas announces funding for new natural gas plant to boost Houston's electricity supply
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 456 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Houston.
Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest Democratic members of the Texas House who have left the state.
Governor Abbott orders probe into absentee Texas House Democrats over possible bribery
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate Texas House Democrats who have been absent from legislative sessions.
Crenshaw introduces bill aimed at speeding up carbon storage well approvals
By Houston Daily | Aug 6, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Congressman August Pfluger have introduced the Primacy Certainty Act of 2025.
Babin mourns passing of TXDOT chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr
By Houston Daily | Aug 6, 2025
Congressman Brian Babin has issued a statement following the death of J. Bruce Bugg Jr., chairman of the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). “I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr.
Crenshaw leads House GOP push for US-first stance at global plastics treaty talks
By Houston Daily | Aug 4, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) is leading a letter, along with House Republican colleagues, to Secretary of State Marco Rubio in support of the Trump Administration's position for the upcoming United Nations Global Plastics Treaty negotiations...
Ten more Texas counties receive federal disaster aid after severe flooding
By Houston Daily | Aug 3, 2025
Ten more Texas counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following recent flooding, Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response for Panhandle flood threat
By Houston Daily | Aug 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in the Panhandle region through the end of the week.
Governor Abbott announces upcoming Small Business Summit in Pharr
By Houston Daily | Aug 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Pharr on August 7, 2025.
Hallettsville receives recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Aug 3, 2025
The City of Hallettsville has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a certification process aimed at supporting local tourism initiatives.
Governor Abbott announces start of construction on Lubbock Psychiatric Center
By Houston Daily | Aug 3, 2025
Construction has started on the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.