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Governor Abbott appoints Nadia Stewart to counseling board
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nadia Stewart to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
Texas governor signs comprehensive bail reform package into law
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted a significant bail reform package in Texas, marking a historic move for the state.
Governor Abbott announces Hays County small business summit scheduled for June
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Governor’s Small Business Summit for Hays County, scheduled to take place in Kyle on June 12.
Abbott appoints McCall to Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission; names Foster chair
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
SBA approves disaster aid for South Texas after severe storms
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in response to severe storms affecting South Texas last month.
Texas awards $481 million incentive funds to over 42,000 teachers
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $481 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds to more than 42,000 designated teachers in Texas for the 2024-25 school year.
Governor Abbott highlights legislative achievements from 89th session
By Houston Daily | Jun 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott marked the conclusion of the 89th Legislative Session by celebrating a series of conservative legislative achievements.
De La Cruz introduces act targeting new world screwworm threat
By Houston Daily | Jun 6, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act.
Nehls supports Trump's move to boost U.S. supersonic aviation leadership
By Houston Daily | Jun 6, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Aviation, has expressed his support for President Donald J. Trump's recent executive order promoting supersonic aviation in the United States.
Crenshaw introduces bipartisan act targeting illegal seafood harvesting
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), alongside Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), has introduced the bipartisan Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act.
Texas establishes largest state-based cybersecurity department
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted House Bill 150, establishing the Texas Cyber Command, during a ceremony at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Texas announces music community workshop hosted by Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop, organized by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
Texas Legislature passes significant nuclear power bill with strong support from Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his approval of the Texas Legislature's decision to pass House Bill 14, a move set to transform the state's nuclear industry.
Texas legislature advances major investment in state's water infrastructure
By Houston Daily | Jun 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his approval of the Texas Legislature's decision to invest significantly in the state's water infrastructure.
Chairman Nehls addresses progress on FAA Reauthorization Act implementation
By Houston Daily | Jun 4, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) addressed the hearing titled "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later," highlighting the significant milestones and...
Luttrell introduces act to regulate tribal gaming under IGRA
By Houston Daily | Jun 4, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar have introduced the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act.
Funding secured for Houston Ship Channel's Project 11 completion
By Houston Daily | Jun 4, 2025
Congressman Wesley Hunt announced the inclusion of $161 million in the President's FY2026 budget to complete Project 11 of the Houston Ship Channel.
Bipartisan ATC/NAS modernization group holds successful first listening session
By Houston Daily | Jun 4, 2025
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Ranking Member Steve Cohen have issued a statement regarding the initial session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.
VA faces criticism over veteran payment discrepancies
By Houston Daily | Jun 1, 2025
Christopher Praino, a veteran who relinquished his disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after being ordered to active duty in 2019, faced unexpected financial difficulties due to overpayments.
Governor Abbott appoints Chris Broom to advisory committee
By Houston Daily | May 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chris Broom to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee.