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Luttrell introduces bill allowing federal prosecution for murders by illegal aliens

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, a bill that would allow federal prosecution of illegal aliens who commit murder in the United States.


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Governor Abbott comments on election of first American pope

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement regarding the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has been elected to this position.


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Governor Abbott appoints members to Credit Union Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Sara Oates and the reappointment of David Shurtz and Kay Rankin-Swan to the Credit Union Commission.


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Texas Governor announces over $1.5 million in grants for career training

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.5 million in career training grants to five schools in the San Antonio area.


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Congresswoman De La Cruz announces winners of art competition

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District.


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Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Economic Development Corporation Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lawrence "Larry" Coben, Ph.D., and Bruce Niemeyer to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.


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Little Elm and Lubbock achieve grand slam with "Friendly Texas" certifications

Governor Greg Abbott has acknowledged the Town of Little Elm and the City of Lubbock for achieving a significant milestone.


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Abbott calls for urgent reform of Texas’ troubled bail system

Governor Greg Abbott convened a roundtable and press conference at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, urging legislators to address what he described as Texas' "deadly and broken bail system."


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Bipartisan task force formed for securing major upcoming international events

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Chairman Mark E. Green have announced the formation of a bipartisan task force focused on enhancing national security for upcoming major international events.


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Governor Abbott announces upcoming Small Business Summit events across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Denison on May 15, 2025.


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Governor Abbott appoints new leaders to Texas Real Estate Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Texas Real Estate Commission.


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Governor Abbott designates May 4-10 as Small Business Week in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Texas.


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Rockport-Fulton earns music-friendly community status

Rockport-Fulton has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.


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Bill proposed to rename wildlife refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray

U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has put forward a bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas, as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge."


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McCaul and Huizenga propose updates to missile technology export controls

U.S. Congressmen Michael McCaul and Bill Huizenga have introduced new legislation aimed at modernizing missile technology export controls.


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Texas sees record tourism numbers with over $97 billion spent by visitors

Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared May 4-10, 2025, as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas.


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Abbott renews Texas disaster proclamation amid persistent wildfire threats

Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to address ongoing wildfire risks by amending and renewing a disaster proclamation initially issued on October 14, 2024.


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Governor Abbott appoints three members to Trinity River Authority Board

Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.


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Texas Governor signs landmark school choice bill into law

Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 2 into law, implementing a significant school choice program in Texas.


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McKinney earns Tourism Friendly Texas certification, boosting economic growth through increased tourism

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of McKinney for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community in the inaugural year of the program.