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STATE REP. HUNTER Talks Redistricting: Here's What You Need to Know

Every 10 years, the State Legislature is tasked with redrawing district boundaries based on the latest data from the U.S. Census. The House Redistricting Committee and its 15-members have jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to any changes in State Legislative Districts & Congressional Districts, including any preparations necessary for the redistricting process. 

03.01.2021
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Texas Wins Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup For Record-Shattering 9th Year In a Row

"Despite the challenges faced from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen what Texas can achieve when we foster an environment that empowers people to succeed," said Gov. Greg Abbott, after Site Selection Magazine announced Texas won their "Governor's Cup Award" for a record-breaking 9th year in a row. 

03.01.2021
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CONG. FALLON: Recovery Resources & Updates for the 4th Congressional District

Last week was a trying time for many Texans. We’ve heard the sometimes-deadly stories of families losing Heat & Power for extended periods. Here's how to connect with the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management (TDEM) and give them the critical information needed to secure additional support from Washington.

03.01.2021
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TXTA Statement on SB 17, SB 207, HB 19 AND HB 1617

Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) today released the following statement regarding filed and reserved bills addressing abusive lawsuits against owners and operators of commercial vehicles in Texas.

03.01.2021
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Makes Human Life Protection Act a Legislative Priority

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his top 31 priorities for the 87th legislative session. Texas Alliance for Life is pleased that his priorities include "Senate Bill 9 -- Abortion Ban Trigger," also known as the Human Life Protection Act.

02.26.2021
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State Rep. Tan Parker Files House Bill HB 2185 to Restore Truth in Medicine 

State Rep. Tan Parker filed House Bill HB 2185, also known as the Truth in Medicine Act, to allow accurate, truthful speech between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers about drugs approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for "off-label uses."

02.26.2021
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After the Storm - Resources and Update

Texans dealing with the aftermath of last week’s extreme winter weather conditions should take these important steps to protect and file claims for their property, home, vehicle, or business damage.

02.25.2021
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Texas Comptroller’s Office Extends Franchise Tax Deadline

In response to the recent winter storm and power outages in the state, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that his agency is automatically extending the due date for 2021 franchise tax reports from May 15 to June 15.

02.25.2021
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Sen. Cruz on DHS Secretary Mayorkas: ‘The Most Radical Immigration Plan Any Administration has Ever Proposed in History’

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today went on ‘The Michael Berry Show’ to discuss the Biden administration’s dangerous immigration policy, Texas’ power grid in the wake of the historic storms, and the Democrats’ radical economic policies.

02.25.2021
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Rogers Pushes for Expansion Of Emergency Declaration To Include Rural Texans 

Rep. Glenn Rogers, working in lockstep with Congressman August Pfluger, has called on the Biden Administration to immediately include all counties in its Federal Emergency Declaration so that all Texans have access to full assistance from the federal government.

02.23.2021
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BUCKINGHAM: Here's How to Record Your Property Damage from Winter Storm

President Biden has issued a Disaster Declaration eligible for FEMA assistance to 108 of the 254 Counties in Texas, although extensive damage extends into every county throughout the state. Here's the information you need on the two processes necessary to report your property damage.

02.23.2021
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Texas Prepaid Tuition Program Enrollment Deadline on Feb. 28.

Texas families can lock in today’s cost of undergraduate resident tuition and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities by enrolling their children in the tax-advantaged Texas Tuition Promise Fund® before the close of the current general enrollment period on Feb. 28.

02.23.2021
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Basic Math Shows: Wind Energy's Role Contributed to Texas’ Deadly Power Loss

Why did so many Texans lose power last week and through the weekend? Math – apolitical, non-ideological, and sometimes cruel math. Here is the real reason Wind Energy Failures contributed to Texas' Deadly Power Loss, and I’ll prove it with an apples-to-apples comparison.

02.22.2021
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Blizzard & Green Energy Push Proves: We're Not Taking Nation's 'Energy Security' Seriously Enough

The month's blizzard is proving how vulnerable we are to extreme weather, and how we cannot rely on electricity alone. We can store vast amounts of natural gas, and only tiny quantities of electricity. We need to & must make our society more resilient. Here's how.

02.22.2021
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A Grateful Nation Says Goodbye to Rush: Read the Most Touching Tributes Here

“Losing a loved one is terribly difficult, even more so when that loved one is larger than life,” said Kathryn Limbaugh at the beginning of Wednesday's daily program. Read the Most Touching Tributes to Broadcast Legend Rush Limbaugh here.

02.18.2021
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Biden to Oil & Gas Unemployed: I Have a Solar Jobs Plan, but Wait a Few Months to Hear It

After President Biden cancelled the Keystone Pipeline, Texas pipeline workers David & Kristina Dickerson warned that this would not end well for them. “We’re going to start importing stuff from China, or wherever else. We’re not going to buy American.”

02.15.2021
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Biden Message to Female Athletes: Girls Will be Forced to Compete Against Trans-Gender Males

“Some boy that’s 6-foot-2 competing against my 5-foot-4 niece doesn’t sound very fair. I think most people think it’s bizarre,” a highly skeptical Sen. Rand Paul told Joe Biden's Education Secretary Nominee during his confirmation hearing. "And you’ve got no problem with it? That concerns me," said Paul.

02.15.2021
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Star Spangled Banner Protection Act

The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the national anthem is played at all events which receive public funding.

02.12.2021
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Texas Nominates 26 Schools for 2021 National Blue Ribbon Honors

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

02.12.2021
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