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McCaul criticizes Biden administration over ICE's increased non-detained docket
By Houston Daily | Jun 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing reports that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's non-detained docket has surged to over seven million cases this fiscal year.
Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration originally issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has been previously amended multiple times in May and June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused significant property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
McCaul votes to improve servicemembers' quality of life with FY25 NDAA
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted in favor of the Servicemembers Quality Of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
Rep. Nehls supports NDAA with focus on military readiness
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has issued a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation aims to enhance military strength, improve servicemembers' quality of life, and provide necessary tools and resources to address global threats.
House passes FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
By Houston Daily | Jun 14, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation passed in the House with a vote of 217-199.
Governor Abbott appoints judges to new Fort Worth business court division
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Eighth Business Court Division in Fort Worth, which was established last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. The Governor has appointed Jerry Bullard and Brian Stagner as judges of the Eighth Business Court Division, effective September 1, 2024, with terms set to expire on September 1, 2026. The Eighth Business Court Division includes the counties of Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker,...
Governor Abbott announces appointments to new Dallas business court division
By Houston Daily | Jun 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointments of Andrea Bouressa and William “Bill” Whitehill to the newly established First Business Court Division in Dallas. The court, created last year to expedite the resolution of complex commercial disputes in Texas, will commence operations on September 1, 2024. Bouressa and Whitehill’s terms are set to expire on September 1, 2026. The division encompasses Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.
Houston City Council adopts FY 2025 budget without new taxes or fees
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
On June 12, 2024, the Houston City Council voted to adopt Mayor John Whitmire's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget emphasizes public safety, drainage, and infrastructure improvements, including the installation of generators at multiservice centers to safeguard residents during extreme weather events. Notably, the budget does not introduce any new fees or tax increases.
McCaul criticizes Biden's border policy following arrest of suspected terrorists
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement regarding the arrest of eight suspected terrorists who entered the United States illegally.
Chairman Nehls addresses concerns over Amtrak's performance at congressional hearing
By Houston Daily | Jun 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today’s hearing, entitled “Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Oversight: Promoting Performance, Safety, and Accountability”:
Rep. Troy E. Nehls advocates for Save Our Shrimpers Act amid industry crisis
By Houston Daily | Jun 11, 2024
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has authored an op-ed for SeafoodSource, discussing his proposed legislation, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This legislation aims to prohibit federal taxpayer dollars from subsidizing foreign shrimp farms, shrimp processing, or any activity in a foreign country that supports the production, processing, or exportation of shrimp into U.S. markets.
Amtrak faces new legislation demanding transparency akin to federal agencies
By Houston Daily | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has introduced The Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act. This legislation aims to subject Amtrak to the same requirements as other federal agencies under the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Mineral Wells earns 'Music Friendly' status from Texas Governor
By Houston Daily | Jun 9, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) after completing a multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, introduced by TMO in 2016, aims to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
McCaul commemorates 80th D-Day anniversary with WWII veterans in Normandy
By Houston Daily | Jun 6, 2024
Normandy, France – On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with World War II veterans in Normandy. Rep. McCaul is part of a bipartisan congressional delegation observing the anniversary alongside veterans and their families, active-duty service members, government and military officials, and foreign dignitaries.
Governor Abbott criticizes President Biden's new executive order on immigration
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today following President Joe Biden's signing of an executive order concerning immigration. The order, according to Abbott, effectively legalizes millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States and permits thousands more to cross the southern border daily.
McCaul votes to support veterans with FY 2025 appropriations bill
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2024
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This bill fully funds veterans’ benefits, VA programs, and bolsters national security.
Luttrell introduces bill requiring DHS crime reports on certain parolees
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2024
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals who are in the U.S. under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), or any other grant of parole who have committed crimes, including their nationalities and ties to terrorists and transnational criminal groups.
McCaul leads delegation to Normandy for D-Day's 80th anniversary
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2024
Normandy, France – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has departed for Normandy, France, with a bipartisan congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
De La Cruz secures language in bill withholding funds from Mexico over water treaty
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2024
Language that withholds funds from Mexico for failing to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty passed a legislative hurdle on Tuesday, June 4.