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Governor Abbott Meets With Samsung Executives To Discuss Billions Invested In Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") President and CEO Kye Hyun Kyung and other executives at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin to celebrate Samsung’s continued partnership with Texas and investment of more than $40 billion in the state. This investment is expected to support the expansion of cutting-edge facilities in Central Texas, including expanding their initial $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility, and adding a second chip-manufacturing fab, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development...
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In April 2024
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a drought disaster declaration in Texas, citing ongoing exceptional drought conditions in multiple counties. The declaration, originally issued in July 2022 and renewed several times since then, has now been extended to include various counties across the state.In a statement, Governor Abbott declared, "I do hereby amend and renew the aforementioned proclamation and declare a disaster in Bandera, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Calhoun, Cameron, and several other counties." The Texas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed the...
McCaul Criticizes Senate for Dismissing Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) expressed his discontent with the Senate's decision to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. McCaul, who was a House impeachment manager in Mayorkas' trial, and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, voiced his concerns regarding the Senate Democrats' vote."Under Secretary Mayorkas’ watch, approximately 9 million people have illegally crossed the border — including more than 300 people on the terror watch list — and...
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Introduces Legislation for Selena Commemorative Coin
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced legislation Tuesday, April 16th, to honor the legacy of Selena Quintanilla. In a speech on the House floor, De La Cruz expressed, "It is with great honor and profound respect that I introduced this legislation on what would have been Selena’s 53rd birthday." The legislation aims to celebrate Selena's musical achievements and enduring influence as a trailblazer for Hispanic artists.Through the legislation, a commemorative coin produced by the U.S. Mint will celebrate Selena's extraordinary life and career. The Queen of Tejano...
City of Houston Partners with Apache Corporation to Plant 2,500 Trees for Earth Day HTX 2024
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
The City of Houston is celebrating Earth Day 2024 with a large-scale tree planting event, thanks to a partnership with Apache Corporation. According to the Mayor's Office, "Apache supports the City’s sustainability efforts through charitable donations for events such as the 2024 Tour de Houston bike ride, and this historic, first-ever, City of Houston Earth Day mass tree-planting event."City officials, Apache employees, and community volunteers will gather at Watonga Park on Monday, April 22, 2024, to plant 2,500 trees to commemorate Earth Day. Mayor John Whitmire and...
Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on the Commuter Rail Industry
By Houston Daily | Apr 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the commuter rail industry, emphasizing the importance of developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective commuter rail services that meet public demands.Nehls highlighted the significance of investments and innovation in rail infrastructure to enhance the American transportation system while ensuring a balance between Federal policies, consumer demand, and taxpayer dollars.Discussing the impact of technology on commuter rail,...
McCaul Delivers Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to the Senate
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined his fellow impeachment managers in transmitting and presenting the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the United States Senate."Secretary Mayorkas took an oath to protect the country from enemies both foreign and domestic," said Rep. McCaul. "For the past three years, he has repeatedly violated that oath,...
McCaul Joins Event Announcing Proposed $6.4 Billion CHIPS Grant for Samsung in Texas
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
Taylor, Texas – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — author of the CHIPS for America Act — joined Samsung executives and federal, state, and local officials for an event to celebrate the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS for America Act. The funds would expand Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing operations in Taylor, Texas."I authored and introduced the CHIPS for America Act to reshore and...
McCaul Confronts Sec. Mayorkas on Failure to Enforce the Law
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on his alleged failures to enforce the nation's immigration laws. During the exchange, McCaul accused Mayorkas of violating his oath and neglecting his responsibilities.McCaul criticized Mayorkas for his approach to enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act, emphasizing the mandatory language of the law. He pointed out that Mayorkas instructed border patrol agents not to consider prior criminal conduct when taking enforcement...
Bill to Improve Oil and Gas Royalties Management Advances in Congress
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
Congressman Wesley Hunt's legislation, H.R. 7377 - The Royalty Resiliency Act, has made significant progress as it passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. The bill aims to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to enhance the management of royalties from oil and gas leases.One of the key provisions of the bill addresses the issue of royalty payments based on land ownership. Currently, lessees are required to pay the Federal Government a 100% royalty rate on production until a communization agreement is approved, even if the government...
McCaul Praises the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel Report
By Houston Daily | Apr 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) has commended the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel's bipartisan report, emphasizing the importance of improving U.S. servicemembers' quality of life. “Our servicemembers selflessly signed up to defend our country. We must ensure that they have the proper resources to adequately care for themselves and their family,” said Rep. McCaul. McCaul further highlighted the significance of quality of life in the recruitment and retention of troops, stating that it is vital for U.S. military readiness and...
Operation Lone Star Arrests Violent Criminals, Human Smugglers
By Houston Daily | Apr 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard have been making significant strides in securing the border and cracking down on criminal activities. Since the inception of Operation Lone Star, the collaborative effort has resulted in the apprehension of over 507,200 illegal immigrants and more than 41,500 criminal arrests, with over 36,900 felony charges. Additionally, Texas law enforcement has seized a substantial amount of fentanyl, with over 471 million lethal doses confiscated during border missions.The operation has...
Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano
By Houston Daily | Apr 14, 2024
Governor Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at the CHOSEN Conference in Plano, advocating for adoption and foster care resources in Texas. Sharing his personal experience, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of adoption, stating, "When I think about all of the decisions I have made as Governor, Attorney General, and in other roles I've had in my life, without a doubt, the best decision I have ever made was to adopt a child."Reflecting on his decision to adopt a child, Governor Abbott expressed his unwavering commitment to parenthood, saying, "To every...
Congressman Wesley Hunt Opposes H.R. 7888 - The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
By Houston Daily | Apr 12, 2024
U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R, TX-38) took a firm stance today against H.R. 7888 - The Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Hunt's opposition stems from his belief in the necessity of ensuring proper warrants are obtained before deploying intelligence activities to prevent surveillance of American citizens. Hunt expressed, "I am firm in my belief that there should be a requirement that federal agents must obtain the proper warrants before deploying these intelligence activities to ensure they only target foreign persons and not American citizens."Hunt's...
McCaul Joins Chairman Green On Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrants From Boarding Flights Without Proper ID
By Houston Daily | Apr 12, 2024
Congressman Michael McCaul and Committee Chairman Mark Green have introduced the VALID Act, aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from boarding U.S. commercial flights without proper identification. McCaul emphasized the importance of enforcing laws to protect Americans, stating, "By allowing thousands of illegal immigrants to fly without the same ID documents required of every American, the Biden administration has dismantled that work and put communities across the nation at risk."Chairman Green echoed these sentiments, expressing concern over the current practice of...
House passes Crenshaw Amendment to include Narco-Traffickers as allowable targets under Foreign Intelligence
By Houston Daily | Apr 12, 2024
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment put forth by Congressman Dan Crenshaw, allowing the inclusion of international narcotics trafficking as part of the definition of "foreign intelligence information" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This move aims to target foreign narco-traffickers more effectively and help curb the influx of deadly narcotics, including fentanyl, into the United States.Congressman Crenshaw emphasized the significance of the amendment, stating, "It is insane that we have not been able to use FISA to target the...
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes NO on FISA Reauthorization
By Houston Daily | Apr 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act:"Today is a dark day for America," said Congressman Nehls. “It is no secret that the DOJ and the FBI have used and abused FISA to spy on not only the greatest president of my lifetime, Donald J. Trump, but spy on everyday Americans. I could not, in good conscience, vote to give our nation’s weaponized DOJ the power to mass surveil the American people without significant reforms, such as a warrant...
Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Improve the Veterans Affairs Board of Appeals
By Houston Daily | Apr 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024 during the DAMA legislative hearing. Luttrell emphasized the need for improved decision-making on veterans' claims by stating, "Over the course of several hearings, I’ve heard time and again about the Veterans Affairs Board of Appeals failing to ensure quality decision making on veterans’ claims."Chairman Bost echoed this sentiment, highlighting the urgency for fair decisions on...
Congresswoman De La Cruz Urges Mexico to Fulfill Water Deliveries in Meeting with Secretary Blinken
By Houston Daily | Apr 11, 2024
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, alongside Senators and Congressmen from Texas, raised concerns with Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding Mexico's failure to comply with its water treaty obligations with the United States. De La Cruz emphasized the importance of Mexico fulfilling its annual water deliveries, stating, "For too long, Mexico has failed to abide by its commitment."The recent meeting between De La Cruz and Blinken came after the passing of H.Res. 683, which supports diplomatic efforts to ensure Mexico's adherence to the 1944 water treaty. The...
New METRO Board Members Approved by Houston Mayor John Whitmire
By Houston Daily | Apr 10, 2024
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO Houston) Board of Directors has welcomed its newest members appointed by Mayor John Whitmire and approved by vote during a Houston City Council meeting. The Board of Directors, which serves as the governing body of METRO, aims to deliver a public transportation system that provides safe, clean, reliable, and accessible mobility options throughout the Houston region.Mayor Whitmire's appointments have led to a historic moment with a significant number of women serving on the board at one time. This includes the...