The Federal government has distributed more than 80 million stimulus checks through direct deposit or the mail and many of you have reached out to my office for information on the program.
The Governor has authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts.
The Governor sent a letter to FEMA asking the federal government to reverse their decision and provide much-needed assistance to local governments and non-profits for infrastructure and recovery efforts.
The Constitution grants the federal government the power to regulate interstate commerce. That power does not include wholly intrastate species like the Bone Cave Harvestman that have no relationship to interstate commerce.
It is clear that our dependence on China for vital rare earths threatens our U.S. manufacturing and defense industrial base. . .“China represents a significant and growing risk to the supply of materials deemed strategic and critical to U.S. national security.”
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Following reports this week that more than 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment , U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday appeared on Fox Business’ “Varney & Co.” and Fox News’ “The Daily Briefing,” to talk about his priorities for re-opening the economy and safely getting the American people back to work. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz’s interviews are below.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has established six Senate working groups to discuss challenges the state will face in the next legislative session as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Price gouging laws apply to any person or entity selling necessities, such as food, at an exorbitant or excessive price after a disaster has been declared by the Governor or the President.
Governor Greg Abbott: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide a series of free online trainings to help local officials understand, acquire, and administer federal assistance available to the state of Texas and municipalities.
SSI recipients who have dependent children and did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Tuesday, May 5, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly.
LeadGen is not sponsored by or affiliated with the federal government. Several of the deceptive robocalls made by LeadGen reached Texans who registered their telephone number on the federal and/or Texas do-not-call lists.
The need for SNAP recipients to utilize online grocery delivery has never been more important because of the impact of COVID-19.
The funds will be used to support programs and services administered by the state’s 28 Area Agencies on Aging such as home delivered meals, help with household chores, assistance with groceries, and respite care or other services for family caregivers.
Senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urging them to make credit facilities accessible to domestic energy producers.
Rep. Brooks Landgraf is communicating with Governor Greg Abbott about ideas he has received from West Texans on how to reopen businesses and get back to work safely amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
The district court’s injunction imposed limits on the transfer of inmates, required unrestricted access to face masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies for each inmate, and imposed a plan for testing every single inmate for COVID-19.
