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Governor Abbott announces upcoming summit series for Texas small businesses
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Uvalde on March 27.
U.S. lawmakers reintroduce FIGHT China Act to limit investment aiding CCP
By Houston Daily | Mar 21, 2025
U.S. Congressmen Michael McCaul, Andy Barr, and John Moolenaar have reintroduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act.
Nehls urges Senate action on Medal of Honor Act for veteran support
By Houston Daily | Mar 21, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has called on the United States Senate to pass the Medal of Honor Act, a bill he authored which aims to increase financial support for living Medal of Honor recipients.
Texas sets new employment records with largest labor force in history
By Houston Daily | Mar 20, 2025
Texas has set new records in employment, with the state achieving unprecedented numbers in total jobs, the number of Texans employed, and the size of its labor force.
U.S. denies Mexico's non-treaty water request; De La Cruz praises decision
By Houston Daily | Mar 20, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas issued a statement following the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs' decision to deny Mexico's request for water not covered by treaty obligations.
Congressman McCaul comments on George Glezmann's release from Afghanistan
By Houston Daily | Mar 20, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed relief over the release of American citizen George Glezmann, who was held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for more than two years.
Operation Lone Star seizes $6 million worth of cocaine in Hidalgo County
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are collaborating with the Trump Administration to enhance border security.
Governor Abbott reappoints six members to Texas School Safety Center Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of six individuals to the Texas School Safety Center Board.
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources for critical wildfire threat
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state emergency response resources due to anticipated wildfire threats in West Texas and other parts of the state.
Governor Abbott appoints Bill Harris to 62nd Judicial District Court
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as the judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court.
Texas farmers receive $280 million in USDA aid
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, announced the deployment of $280 million in aid funds for South Texas farmers.
Abbott orders probe into alleged social transitioning at Bellaire High School
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate an incident at Bellaire High School following allegations of educators attempting to "socially transition" a student without parental consent.
Governor Abbott emphasizes need for school choice at Texas Pastors' Conference
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Pastors' Policy Conference in Austin, emphasizing the importance of school choice and its growing support among lawmakers.
SpaceX receives $17.3M grant from Texas for semiconductor R&D expansion
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, known as SpaceX.
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Sulphur River Basin Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors.
Abbott reappoints Barkley to lead public utility office
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC).
Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
By Houston Daily | Mar 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made several appointments to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Congresswoman invites DHS secretary to visit South Texas border community
By Houston Daily | Mar 17, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, extending her congratulations and inviting her to South Texas.
Lawmakers introduce bill targeting vehicle tracking abuse against domestic violence survivors
By Houston Daily | Mar 17, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan have introduced the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Family and Protective Services Council
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Family and Protective Services Council, naming Tymothy Belseth as a new member and reappointing Julie Krawczyk and Enrique Mata.