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Governor Abbott presents flood relief checks to Leander families after July disaster
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott took part in a check presentation event for families affected by the July 4th floods in the Leander area.
Abbott appoints Jerome Greener as director of new Texas regulatory office
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jerome Greener as Director of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO).
Governor Abbott announces Carthage Small Business Summit set for September
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage on September 25, 2025.
Alvin receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
The City of Alvin has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a multi-step certification process.
Texas awards $250 million grant from innovation fund to Samsung Austin Semiconductor
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC will receive a $250 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) for its semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor.
Abbott announces over $2.4 million in grants to veteran groups in West Texas
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $2.4 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to seven organizations in the El Paso and West Texas regions.
Governor Abbott appoints Scott Olguin to Texas Real Estate Commission
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Olguin to the Texas Real Estate Commission, with a term that will run until January 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott appoints Audrey O’Neill to lead Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Audrey O’Neill as Commissioner for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), with her term set to end on August 31, 2027.
Governor Abbott appoints TJ White as Chief of Texas Cyber Command
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy James “TJ” White as Chief of the Texas Cyber Command.
SBA offers disaster loans after Spring Branch apartment fire in Houston
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Texans affected by an apartment complex fire in the Spring Branch neighborhood will have access to federal disaster assistance following approval of a request from Governor Greg Abbott.
SBA approves disaster declaration after July flooding in five Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration following the severe flooding that affected several Texas counties in July.
Abbott appoints Col. Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to Texas Military Preparedness Commission
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Colonel Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Texas expands student access to career training with new legislation
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new laws aimed at increasing career and technical education opportunities for students in Texas.
Abbott proclaims September 15-October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas
By Houston Daily | Sep 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas.
De La Cruz urges inclusion of historic water treaty in North American trade pact
By Houston Daily | Sep 22, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, urging the inclusion of the 1944 Water Treaty in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Texas Legislature fails to pass SB 30 on recovery of healthcare-related damages
By H. N. Leonard | Sep 19, 2025
The Texas Legislature has announced its failure to pass Senate Bill 30 (SB 30), which addressed the recovery of healthcare-related damages in certain civil actions.
De La Cruz supports stopgap funding bill to keep government open
By Houston Daily | Sep 19, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, issued a statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
Abbott orders strict enforcement of English requirement for commercial truck drivers
By Houston Daily | Sep 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to strictly enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers in the state, as mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Governor Abbott announces 98 new Purple Star Campuses for Texas public schools
By Houston Daily | Sep 18, 2025
Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott.
Abbott signs new laws aimed at boosting summer camp safety in Texas
By Houston Daily | Sep 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three bills into law aimed at improving safety at Texas summer camps and addressing flood risks across the state.