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State Rep. Jetton: Ft. Bend County Outside Houston, the Most Diverse County in America, has Concerns

"Many of my constituents and other Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders around the country have expressed concerns for the safety of their families and their businesses," said Rep. Jetton, who represents parts of Ft. Bend County outside Houston, the most diverse county in America.

03.26.2021
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Texas Unemployment Rate Inches Upward in February to 6.9%

“Texas employers continue working around the clock to open their businesses while safely serving all Texans in their communities,” said Aaron Demerson, the Texas Workforce's Commissioner who represents Texas' Employers, as the state's unemployment rate increased from 6.8% in January 2020 to 6.9% in February 2021.

03.26.2021
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Gov. Abbott: 4th Week of 'Save Our Seniors' Initiative Adds 25 Counties, Reaches 88 Total

Governor Greg Abbott announced the "Save Our Seniors Program" in February to ensure more that seniors across Texas are vaccinated throughout the state. To date, with the confirmation of 25 new participating counties in the fourth week, a total of 88 Counties are participated in the program. 

03.25.2021
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Brady Congratulates Katherine Tai on U.S. Trade Representative Confirmation

Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Committee on Ways and Means, comments on the Senate confirmation of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative.

03.25.2021
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Comptroller Hegar Releases 'A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas' Update

“As legislators address crucial issues this Legislative Session, this guide will provide lawmakers, business & community leaders and the general public with an easy-to-understand reference explaining Texas’ major taxes and associated revenues,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, releasing an updated "Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas" overview of Texas’ state taxes.

03.25.2021
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Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Leaders Urge Support for Sen. Hancock's Pandemic Liability Protection Act

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) leaders are urging members of the Legislature to support Senate Bill 6 – the Pandemic Liability Protection Act – by state Sen. Kelly Hancock, which was considered in the Texas Senate's Business & Commerce Committee on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

03.24.2021
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Brady: GOP Rejects Dems’ Sham “Members' Day” Hearing, Call For Real Work on Infrastructure

Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced that Republicans would not be participating in Democrats' partisan "Members' Day" hearing that allows for no meaningful dialogue between both parties on a crucial issue like infrastructure.

03.24.2021
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Gov. Abbott Meets with Small Businesses too Discuss COVID-19 Liability Legislation

“Businesses and healthcare providers that operated safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn’t have their livelihoods destroyed by frivolous lawsuits, which is why I made Civil Liability Protections an emergency item this Legislative Session,” said Gov. Gregg Abbott, talking about the importance of fostering a strong business climate in Texas.

03.23.2021
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CONG. WILLIAMS: Biden's Border Crisis is a Disaster for America

" As Texas' previous Secretary of State, I know firsthand the importance of Border Security. We're seeing the biggest migrant surge at our southern border in 20 years as the Biden Administration continues to encourage illegal border crossings and illegal behavior," said Cong. Roger Williams

03.23.2021
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CONG. McCAUL: The Biden Admin Created a Humanitarian Crisis Down On the Border

This weekend I traveled to El Paso, Texas, where in that sector alone, Border Patrol is seeing a 230% spike in border encounters from last year. DHS Secretary Mayorkas predicts the U.S. is on track to see the highest surge of migrants in 20 years.

03.23.2021
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CRUZ: It’s Time to Shine Light on Biden’s Out of Control Border Crisis

Day after day, the desperate Humanitarian Crisis on our Southern Border produced by President Biden’s reckless political decisions spirals out of control. Gov. Abbott's even said the White House is denying State Officials access to “critical” health data related to the rapidly growing number of unaccompanied minors now being sheltered in Texas.

03.19.2021
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RRC Continues Work To Assist Legislature With Winter Storm Response

In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the Railroad Commission has worked diligently with the Texas Legislature, other state agencies, and industry stakeholders to provide meaningful solutions to the challenges that our state faced during the storm.

03.19.2021
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ABBOTT: 3rd Week of 'Save Our Seniors' Initiative Grows Success in 28 Texas Counties

"The continued expansion of our Save Our Seniors initiative is protecting elderly Texans from COVID-19 and ramping up our vaccination efforts across the state," said Governor Greg Abbott, who launched the program in Corpus Christi in February to ensure more seniors are vaccinated throughout Texas.

03.17.2021
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State Sen. Menéndez Responds to Lawsuit filed by CPS Energy against ERCOT

CPS Energy filed a lawsuit this week, against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to protect their customers from ERCOT’s pricing during Winter Storm Uri.  ERCOT found that CPS Energy was responsible for nearly $20 billion in charges for 5 days of energy.  

03.16.2021
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ABBOTT: Texas Is Putting the Biden Admin on Notice – Its Created a Public Health & Safety Emergency in Texas

"The Biden Administration’s reckless open border policies have created a humanitarian crisis for unaccompanied minors coming across the border. As the Governor of Texas, my responsibility is the Health & Safety of our citizens, and the Administration's lack of planning has created a public health and safety emergency in our state," said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

03.16.2021
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Reiterates Call to PUC to Correct ERCOT Pricing Errors

Gov. Abbott made correcting the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' (ERCOT) pricing errors an emergency item and asked us to move quickly. We did. 

03.15.2021
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Sen. Dawn Buckingham Files Bills to Ensure Cities Cannot Cut Police Force at Expense of Citizen's Safety

These bills would require cities to have police forces that are proportionate to their populations and ensure a new police academy cadet class is conducted should the current police force have more than 50 vacancies. 

03.15.2021
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Congressman Brady on Socialist Agenda, Partisan Stimulus Bill, and more

Congressman Brady joined Houston’s Morning News on KTRH to discuss the Democrats' socialist agenda, partisan stimulus bill, and more.

03.15.2021
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Border Patrol Agent's Vaccinations to Begin in Rio Grande Valley, say Gov. Abbott, National Border Patrol Council

“We are glad to hear that the Biden Administration is finally stepping up and holding a mass vaccination clinic next week for Border Patrol Agents," said Gov. Greg Abbott and National Border Patrol Council 's President Brandon Judd earlier today. Vaccinations begin next week in Texas' Rio Grande Valley.

03.12.2021
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Brady: Democrats' Political Payoff Leaves Americans Behind and Sends Them the Bill

Less than a dime of every dollar goes to Covid vaccines and defeating the virus in Democrats’ $1.9 trillion bill, and it doesn’t do anything to stimulate the economy, according to Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX).

03.12.2021
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