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Lawmakers reintroduce act to strengthen child exploitation enforcement laws
By Houston Daily | Apr 8, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, alongside U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Cory Booker, have reintroduced the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to address...
Aviation Subcommittee discusses U.S. airport infrastructure and safety requirements
By Houston Daily | Apr 8, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) addressed a hearing focused on "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and the Regulatory Environment."
Governor Abbott appoints Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, with a tenure ending on February 1, 2031.
Texas allocates $6.25M to support rural hospital grants
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $6.25 million in grant funding to selected hospitals serving rural communities. “Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health...
Governor Abbott declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Texas Workforce Investment Council
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointments of Aida Coronado and Bobby Smith to the Texas Workforce Investment Council.
Buda designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Buda has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Brenham receives Tourism Friendly Texas certification from Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Brenham for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott names chronic kidney disease task force members
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jose Almeda, M.D., Lauren Ramsey, and Leila Williams, D.O. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Governor Abbott appoints new and returning members to conservation board
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Clement III and reappointed Tina Yturria Buford to positions on the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Governor Abbott initiates joint damage assessment for South Texas flooding
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.
Governor Abbott says proposed EPIC City construction is unauthorized by state laws
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its partners have not secured necessary approvals for construction from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Governor Abbott declares April sexual assault awareness month in Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Andrew Polk to Texas conservation council
By Houston Daily | Apr 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Andrew Polk to serve on the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council.
Bill seeks refugee status for Afrikaners in response to property expropriation
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement (AFRIKANER) Act.
Congressman Luttrell introduces act to enhance VA healthcare accountability
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025, a legislative effort intended to bolster accountability and transparency in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system.
AUKUS pact seen as key tool against Chinese Communist Party and tech competition
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Dr. Arthur Herman wrote an op-ed in National Review discussing AUKUS, the security agreement between the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Congressman Luttrell introduces bill for service dogs to aid veterans with disabilities
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), who chairs the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced a new bill to the U.S. House of Representatives named the Service Dogs Assisting...
McCaul comments on border crossing numbers under Trump administration
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has shared his views on the record-low border crossings reported for March under the Trump administration.
De La Cruz comments on Trump’s tariff announcement and South Texas impact
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz expressed support for President Trump's recent announcement regarding tariffs, emphasizing the impact on South Texas and its trade ties with Mexico.