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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.

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Proposed legislation seeks to boost veteran awareness of VA home loan benefits

By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Monica De La Cruz has introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act.

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Stephenville recognized as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas

By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Stephenville for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.

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Abbott renews Texas border security disaster proclamation first issued in May 2021

By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation initially issued on May 31, 2021.

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Abbott advocates for school choice alongside Ducey at Texas Capitol

By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

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Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties

By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to ongoing drought conditions in Texas.

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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

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Federal aid granted for Pauline Road fire response

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Pauline Road Fire, which is affecting San Jacinto and Montgomery...

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Governor’s volunteer awards honor Texans making an impact through service

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, in partnership with OneStar Foundation.

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Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansions

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is distributing $239 million in construction grants aimed at expanding inpatient mental health care access in rural Texas.

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Sweetwater receives film friendly designation from Governor Abbott

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Sweetwater has achieved the status of a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.

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Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Brandy Robinson as the new Austin County Criminal District Attorney.

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May 21 declared Sneaker Day on Capitol Hill by Congressman Hunt and Sneaker Caucus

By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025

Congressman Wesley Hunt has announced that he will serve as a Co-Chair of the Congressional Sneaker Caucus for the 119th Congress.

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Luttrell's bill on Syrian terror threats advances in subcommittee

By Houston Daily | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a Republican from Texas, has introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.

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Governor Abbott announces FEMA aid for Rest Area and Crabapple wildfires

By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Fire Management Assistance Grants for two significant wildfires in Texas.

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Texas plans to close jail booking facility due to decreased illegal immigration

By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the closure of the Operation Lone Star jail booking facility in Jim Hogg County.

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Texas leads US in job creation with record-breaking figures

By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Texas has emerged as a leader in job creation, according to the latest employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Governor Abbott seeks SBA disaster declaration for North Texas after severe weather

By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities affected by severe weather earlier this month.