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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Texans Back to Work Task Force Report 

The report includes immediate recommendations, recommendations for the next 100 days and long-term strategies for the future. To view the report, click here. 

05.07.2020
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Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) asked President Trump to suspend all new guest worker visas for sixty days, and some categories of new guest worker visas for at least the next year.

05.07.2020
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Texas Wins 2020 'Prosperity Cup: State's Eco-Devo Efforts Lauded for Best Business Recruitment

Texas will have to make room for another Cup in its cabinet after adding the 2020 "Prosperity Cup," recognizing the successful business recruitment and retention efforts of State-Level Economic Development efforts.

05.07.2020
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TEA Announces 4 Types of High School Graduation Ceremonies to Celebrate 2020 Graduates

"Graduation ceremonies mark a major milestone for students and their families. By taking these necessary precautions, developed by medical experts, we can ensure we're appropriately honoring our graduating Class of 2020," said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath during a press conference with Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing graduation guidance procedures for schools and the Class of 2020.

05.06.2020
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Brady: 'Big Can of Common Sense' Opened by Gov. Abbott on Reopening Texas' Economy Safely

Cong. Kevin Brady says the steps Texas is taking to respond to COVID–19, and to safely reopen while keeping maximum pressure on the virus, are due to Gov. Greg Abbott “opening a big can of Common Sense on how you reopen these businesses across the state.”

05.06.2020
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Sen. Cruz Cosponsors Bipartisan Senate Bill to Help Families of First Responders Lost to COVID-19 Access Public Service Benefits

A bipartisan group of senators is working to ensure families of public safety officers lost to COVID-19 can quickly access survivor benefits.

05.06.2020
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Christian Votes No on Proration, Provides Regulatory Relief to Industry

Chairman Christian offered and passed two orders suspending certain fees and creating an exception to Rule 95 to allow underground oil storage in alternative formations.

05.06.2020
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Cmr. George P. Bush releases Disaster Recovery Planning Studies Survey for Mitigation Funding Survey for local officials open until June 30

Through these studies, the GLO will be encouraging regional planning coordination in addition to specific local solutions to promote sound long-term recovery.

05.06.2020
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $824 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced $824.1 million in local sales tax allocations for May, 5 percent less than in May 2019. These allocations are based on sales made in March.

05.06.2020
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State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.6 Billion in April

State sales tax revenue totaled $2.58 billion in April, 9.3 percent less than in April 2019, the steepest decline since January 2010. ​

05.05.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces New TWC Guidance For Unemployment Claimants

the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has issued new guidance to unemployment claimants concerning their eligibility for unemployment benefits should they choose not to return to work at this time due to COVID-19.

05.05.2020
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From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell

In an effort to keep you informed, the below updates are from President Trump, Governor Abbott, State Agencies, and Kaufman and Henderson County. Texas is committed to providing information and resources to help keep you, your family, and community safe and healthy. 

05.05.2020
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Rep. Williams Applauds $634 Million CARES Act Grant Awarded to Texas Rural Health Care Facilities

Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) applauded the distribution of a $634,000,000 grant awarded to Texas by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

05.05.2020
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Congressman Thornberry's Statement on the CDC Being Sent to the Panhandle

Vice President Pence and the Administration’s Coronavirus Task Force assure that additional expertise and resources are available to the Texas Panhandle. 

05.05.2020
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Bernie Sanders Advisers Form Super PAC to Back Biden, Push Him Further Left

"Over the last five years, the progressive movement has had tremendous success in changing the Democrat party. All that success means little if we don’t elect the candidates we've pushed, and continue to push, to be more progressive,” said Bernie Sanders's 2016 and 2020 senior campaign adviser Jeff Weaver.

05.01.2020
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State Rep. Hunter: Here Are All Your CoronaVirus Recovery Help Links for Assistance

If you're looking for the latest Federal, State or Local links to assist you or your business in accessing assistance or responding to the COVID-19 CoronaVirus, please click on the links below that specifically address the most current developments for help.

05.01.2020
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Rep. Williams Urges Administration to Provide Greater Relief for Rural Health Care Facilities

Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) called on U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to fully utilize the Provider Relief Fund established by the CARES Act to allow enhanced support for rural health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

05.01.2020
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Hurd Announces Millions for Public Housing in TX-23 Communities

This relief is the result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, which Cong. Hurd fervently supported and advocated on behalf of.

05.01.2020
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