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Trucker Bathroom Access Act reintroduced to improve restroom access for truck drivers
By Houston Daily | Apr 1, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan have reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act, aiming to ensure that truckers have access to bathroom facilities while on the job across the United States.
Governor Abbott appoints Ernest Aliseda to OneStar National Service Commission
By Houston Daily | Mar 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ernest Aliseda to the OneStar National Service Commission.
Texas Governor announces investigation into East Plano Islamic Center
By Houston Daily | Mar 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and related entities for potential non-compliance with state and federal securities requirements.
Lawmakers propose bipartisan bill facilitating seniors’ medication access
By Houston Daily | Mar 31, 2025
Congressional leaders have introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at aiding seniors in accessing critical medications.
Governor Abbott announces music workshop to promote Texas community bonding
By Houston Daily | Mar 30, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed a collaboration between the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Garland Cultural Arts to hold a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop.
Governor Abbott reappoints three to UT System Board of Regents
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Christina Melton Crain, Jodie Lee Jiles, and Kelcy Warren to the University of Texas System Board of Regents.
Governor Abbott reappoints Meade and Vaughn to Texas Transportation Commission
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made the decision to reappoint Alejandro G. "Alex" Meade, III and Robert C. "Robie" Vaughn to the Texas Transportation Commission.
Governor Abbott reappoints members to Texas Military Preparedness Commission
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael "Mike" Boyd, Garry Bradford, and Todd Fox to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, with terms expiring on February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott declares disaster for southern Texas due to severe weather
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, declared a disaster for four counties in southern Texas due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding.
Abbott announces $7.87 million grant to DSM for Texas plant expansion
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant development for the semiconductor industry in Texas, with a $7.87 million grant extended to DSM Semichem LLC.
Texas workforce commission investigates East Plano Islamic Center for potential discrimination
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the Texas Workforce Commission is conducting an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) for alleged discrimination practices contrary to the Texas Fair Housing Act.
Texas sets record highs in jobs, employment, and labor force size
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Texas has once again led the nation in job creation, according to recent employment data.
Governor Abbott reappoints Miears to oyster mariculture advisory board
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Keith Miears to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board.
Texas Governor Abbott pushes border security with Operation Lone Star
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to work closely with the Trump Administration in a concerted effort to bolster border security.
Bipartisan legislation targets adverse drug events with pharmacogenomics
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw and Eric Swalwell introduced new bipartisan legislation to improve drug-gene interaction management.
Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency resources for storm threats in South & Southeast Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to affect large parts of Texas through the...
Governor Abbott addresses alleged illegal activities at East Plano Islamic Center
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).
Brownwood recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
The City of Brownwood has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, marking the inaugural year of this certification program.
Governor Abbott launches Narcan locator map amid ongoing anti-fentanyl efforts
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has introduced an online interactive map developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee for nursing facility administrators
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.