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Governor Abbott seeks SBA aid for storm-hit South Texas
By Houston Daily | May 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities affected by severe storms earlier this month.
Governor Abbott appoints Aundrea Young to EMS advisory council
By Houston Daily | May 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aundrea Young to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather in Texas
By Houston Daily | May 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flooding expected throughout the week.
McCaul returns from Middle East after meeting regional leaders
By Houston Daily | May 30, 2025
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul has returned from a congressional delegation trip to the Middle East.
Congresswoman De La Cruz advocates for new USDA facility in Hidalgo County
By Houston Daily | May 29, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, advocating for the establishment of a new sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports H.R. 1 aligned with Trump's America First agenda
By Houston Daily | May 28, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has voiced his support for H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he claims aligns with President Donald J. Trump's America First agenda.
Bipartisan Women's Caucus outlines legislative priorities focusing on family support
By Houston Daily | May 28, 2025
Co-chairs Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), along with Vice-Chairs Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), have announced the Bipartisan Women's Caucus...
Reps introduce act establishing penalties for thefts during natural disasters
By Houston Daily | May 28, 2025
Today, U.S. Representatives Troy E. Nehls from Texas and Jimmy Panetta from California introduced the Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery Act (LOOTER ACT).
President of Atlas Electrical: Fraudulent lawsuits against small businesses can be ‘heartbreaking'
By K. R. Nelson | May 27, 2025
Sarah Sagredo-Hammond, President of Atlas Electrical, expressed concerns over fraudulent lawsuits targeting small, family-run businesses.
Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has amended and renewed a drought disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022.
Texas continues collaborative efforts with Trump administration for enhanced border security
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is working with the Trump Administration to enhance border security in Texas.
Texas governor praises house passage of $12B border reimbursement
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to the United States House of Representatives for allocating $12 billion in President Donald J. Trump's proposed legislation, known as "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Texas grants $3M for Tokyo Electron's new Austin tech center
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,080,000 to Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEL U.S.) for their technical training and research and development center in Austin.
Governor Abbott announces 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 26-31, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.
Abbott honors fallen Texas heroes at Memorial Day ceremony
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the past year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting numerous Texas counties
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation concerning border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Texas legislature passes historic public education funding bill
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 2, which marks a significant increase in public education funding in the state.
Federal disaster aid approved for four South Texas counties after March floods
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four counties in South Texas will receive federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding in March.
Texas tops US in job creation under Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas leads the nation in job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the past year than any other state.
Abbott announces $46M in grants for Texas veterans' assistance
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), has announced a distribution of over $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 175 organizations across Texas.