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Rep. Hunt reintroduces Carla Walker Act to aid forensic genealogy

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt has reintroduced the Carla Walker Act of 2025.


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Nehls and Budd advocate for modernization of US supersonic aviation

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Senator Ted Budd have jointly authored an op-ed in the Washington Examiner advocating for the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act.


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Rep. Wesley Hunt introduces Protect LNG Act of 2025

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Protect LNG Act of 2025.


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Crenshaw secures major wins in House with new bill provisions

Early this morning, Congressman Dan Crenshaw achieved significant legislative milestones with the passage of the Texas Border Security Reimbursement, the Crenshaw Amendment, and Medicaid Work Requirements in a comprehensive bill. “These reforms...


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U.S. House passes Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt expressed satisfaction with the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.


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Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports passage of H.R. 1: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has expressed his support for H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by voting in favor of it.


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Babin supports Trump's legislative package aimed at restoring prosperity

U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has expressed his support for President Donald J. Trump's legislative initiative known as the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."


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Legislation introduced to aid critical businesses during disasters

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced the Critical Businesses Preparedness Act.


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McCaul discusses state department reauthorization with Secretary Rubio

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul engaged in a discussion with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled “FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests.” The focus was on reauthorizing the...


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Rep. Nehls praises revitalization of US Secret Service under Trump administration

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has written an op-ed for Newsweek, emphasizing a significant transformation within the United States Secret Service under President Donald J. Trump's administration.


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Congresswoman introduces bill for posthumous award honoring Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez

Ahead of Memorial Day, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced legislation to honor Sergeant Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez with a Congressional Gold Medal.


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Trump administration ends NIH's long-standing beagle experiments

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Anthony Bellotti, founder of the White Coat Waste Project (WCW), have co-authored an op-ed in Townhall, commending President Donald J. Trump’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, for...


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Governor Abbott appoints new chair for Texas appraiser licensing board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray "Chance" Bolton as the Chair of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.


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State Sen. Schwertner: Passing tort reform is key to ‘keeping the Texas economic miracle alive’

Charles Schwertner, a state senator from Texas's 5th District, said that Senate Bill 29 provides companies with greater legal certainty, aiding in job attraction and investment while reinforcing Texas’s pro-business reputation.


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Congressman McCaul launches 2025 app challenge for Texas students

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a competition aimed at encouraging students to learn coding by developing their own applications.


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Governor Abbott appoints Mallory Factor to research initiative board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sir Professor Mallory Factor to the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI).


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Governor Abbott requests SBA's help in assessing South Texas storm damage

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to seek collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.


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Governor offers reward for fugitive Trevor McEuen

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who is wanted after failing to appear in court on charges including capital murder.


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Governor Abbott congratulates Ingleside on new tourism certification

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Ingleside for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.


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Governor Abbott meets with Taiwan's minister to strengthen economic ties

Governor Greg Abbott met with Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Jyh-Huei Kuo, to discuss enhancing economic partnerships and technology investments between Texas and Taiwan.