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Governor Abbott announces upcoming small business summit in Waxahachie
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 24.
Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022.
Governor Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting multiple Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation regarding border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Harlingen named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Harlingen has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott thanks governors for aiding Texas flood recovery
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to fellow governors for their support following severe flooding in Texas.
Governor Abbott expands SNAP benefits for flood-affected counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 26 additional counties affected by recent flooding to...
Governor Abbott adds five more counties to Texas disaster declaration after flooding
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the state disaster declaration to include five additional counties following severe flooding in Texas.
Governor Abbott surveys Texas flood damage with General Nordhaus
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Kerr County to assess damage from recent severe flooding and heavy rainfall.
Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.
Abbott seeks SBA aid for Fort Worth fire victims
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist Texans affected by a recent apartment complex fire in Fort Worth.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill for expedited removal of illegal aliens
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act in Washington, D.C. This bill aims to expedite the removal process for illegal aliens, concluding proceedings within 15 days after they...
Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance protection for state and local judges
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), along with Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.), Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), have introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act.
Aviation leaders address modernization of U.S. air traffic control systems
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
Today, Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids issued a statement following the second meeting of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.
McCaul leads task force hearing on security for special events
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas, led the inaugural hearing of the Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events.
Congressman McCaul discusses security measures for upcoming major U.S. events
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events, has written an op-ed in The Washington Times.
Rep. Troy Nehls introduces resolution against Biden's owl management strategy
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced a House Joint Resolution of Disapproval against President Joe Biden’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) plan.
Task force examines historic security incidents ahead of major U.S. events
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2025
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events, led the task force's inaugural hearing.
Luttrell and Guest call for stronger cybersecurity at U.S. border
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2025
Congressmen Morgan Luttrell of Texas and Michael Guest of Mississippi have called on the Department of Homeland Security to address cybersecurity concerns related to systems used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border.
De La Cruz announces $280M drought relief for South Texas
By Houston Daily | Jul 21, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz and Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the delivery of drought relief funding to South Texas.
De La Cruz introduces resolution condemning attack on border patrol facility
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing an attack that occurred on July 7th at the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas.