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Commissioner Miller Issues First Hemp License in Texas

This first license represents the long-awaited launch of the hemp industry in Texas following the passage of the Farm Bill by Congress in 2018.

04.14.2020
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Good News: Why Do the CoronaVirus Death Estimates Keep Falling?

From March 26th to April 8th the projected number of CoronaVirus deaths dropped from 81,000 to 60,000. The week after, ICU projections were cut in half. Here's why.

04.13.2020
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Sens. Cruz, Cramer Urge the Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), led a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urging them to keep the financial assistance authorized by the CARES Act industry neutral and free of bias.

04.13.2020
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Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid

The bill provides relief to taxpayers and businesses across the country through financial assistance from government grants, low interest loans or tax relief.

04.13.2020
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Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

Abbott issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

04.13.2020
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Appointments: Senate Redistricting, Education and Higher Education Committee

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to appoint Sens. Fallon and Zaffirini to the Senate Redistricting Committee and the Senate Education and Senate Higher Education Committees .

04.13.2020
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Trump's Presidency In the Balance: Can He Revive the Economy Without Reviving the Virus?

Will President Trump's actions to flatten the CoronaVirus curve and put the pandemic on an irreversible downward course work and allow him to steer the nation back toward national prosperity and an economic recovery? Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie frames the issue as this...

04.10.2020
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It's Bernie Who Actually Won: His Socialist Ideas Have Taken Over the Democrat Party — and Joe Biden’s Campaign

Don’t Believe the Hype: Bernie didn’t have to win the Democrat nomination to win the war for the party's future. He and his "Socialist-Democrat" allies have transformed the party, and there’s no better evidence than Joe Biden himself. He's gradually embraced almost every aspect of Sanders’s far-far-left Socialist Agenda.

04.10.2020
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State Rep. Phil King: Texas Workforce Commission Implements Staggered Call-In Schedule for Unemployment Benefits

The unprecedented number of Texans filing for Unemployment Benefits has overwhelmed the state's call centers and online portal. To help address the backlog and assist residents, effective immediately the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is recommending Texans stagger their call-in and online access based upon each applicant’s area code. (See schedule below.)

04.10.2020
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Brady Lauds Automatic Coronavirus Relief Payments for Social Security Recipients

Relief checks will come quickly and without hassle--vulnerable seniors and individuals with disabilities at risk should be able to avoid extra paperwork.

04.09.2020
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Governor Abbott, HHS Announce Federal Approval Of Emergency SNAP Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide more than $168 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to help Texans during the COVID-19 response.

04.09.2020
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Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary Azar to Mass Produce Serological Tests to Ensure Americans Can Return Safely to Work

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to procure and distribute serological tests to help determine whether an individual has previously contracted and recovered from the coronavirus and enable more Americans to safely return to work.

04.09.2020
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $702 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $701.8 million in local sales tax allocations for April.

04.09.2020
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RRC Follows Up on Recommendation to Temporarily Halt Gas Disconnections

The Railroad Commission of Texas recommended that gas utilities temporarily suspend disconnecting residents facing financial constraints during the current COVID-19 State of Disaster.

04.09.2020
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15% of Bernie Supporters Would Choose Trump Over Biden, says ABC News/Washington Post Poll

While 53% of President Trump's backers say they are "very enthused" about his campaign, Joe Biden's 24% represents the lowest level of "strong enthusiasm" for a Democrat in 20 years, says a new ABC News/Washington Post Poll.

04.08.2020
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CRAYMER: Beware of Snake-Oil CoronaVirus 'Property Tax Relief'

Some local County Tax Appraisers around Texas are trying to tout a path to “tax relief” for Texans suffering economically from the COVID-19 CoronaVirus pandemic: Let's freeze the value of your property at last year’s amount they say. Unfortunately, they’re selling Snake Oil.

04.08.2020
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Business Task Force to Re-Start the Economy: Brint Ryan Will Chair

Lt. Governor announced that he has established a Task Force from his Business Advisory Council to begin to work on a set of recommendations for re-starting the economy.

04.07.2020
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