On the Record

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TDA Extends Applications for Family Land Heritage Recognition

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the 2020 Family Land Heritage application deadline has been extended to July 1, 2020.

04.22.2020
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Chairman Christian Discusses Proration & Establishment of Task Force

RRC continues discussion on the issue of proration, ongoing relief initiatives of the agency, and the formation of a Blue Ribbon Task Force for oil economic recovery.

04.22.2020
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AG Pax­ton: Fifth Cir­cuit Once Again Upholds Governor’s Order Halt­ing Unnec­es­sary Med­ical Pro­ce­dures, Includ­ing Abortion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today applauded the ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which once again upheld Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-09.

04.21.2020
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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Support of Governor Abbott’s Request for Relief for Refinery Workers

The public health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent economic and energy crises, have been especially devastating for energy producers and blue collar workers in Texas.

04.20.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces $38 Million In Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments

These funds come from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program authorized by the federal Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations Act.

04.20.2020
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Secretary Hughs Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting Of 2020

Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs convened via video conference the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2020, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region.

04.20.2020
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Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 25-27

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is urging Texans to shop online or practice strict social distancing measures for in-store purchases during the sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.

04.17.2020
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Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Webinar Series

Governor's Small Business Webinar Series provides Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, and actionable information on COVID-19 recovery resources.

04.17.2020
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Straus: 2021 Session'll be One of Most High-Stakes, Consequential Sessions Ever

The Texas Legislature is scheduled to convene in less than nine months. The decisions State & Local leaders make between now and then will carry significant weight – so they must start planning for a new world, using new approaches & new thinking to turn the page on this pandemic.

04.16.2020
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Vot­ing by Mail because of Dis­abil­i­ty is Reserved for Tex­ans with Actu­al Ill­ness or Med­ical Prob­lem, says Paxton

AG Pax­ton: A voter ill with COVID-19 and un able to appear in-person to vote without assistance or without injuring their health may apply for a ballot by mail; however, fear of contracting COVID-19 does not qualify a person for disability.   

04.16.2020
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Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

These loans will help revitalize our economy and restore Texans’ livelihoods as we respond to COVID-19. Thanks to Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund for providing this lifeline to Texas small businesses and their employees by providing them with the support they need to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19.

04.16.2020
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Sitton: Response to International Agreement Formalized to Reduce Global Oil Supply

OPEC and additional countries reached a historic agreement to pull 9.7 million barrels of oil out of the market.

04.16.2020
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AG Pax­ton and FTC Warn Resur­gence Med­ical Spa LLC Against Pro­mot­ing False Cures for Coro­n­avirus (COVID-19)

It is illegal for a person to take advantage of a disaster declaration by engaging in deceptive trade practices.

04.15.2020
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Governor Abbott Eases Regulations On Physicians-In-Training To Increase Health Care Capacity In Texas

 Governor Greg Abbott waived certain regulations related to restrictions on physicians-in-training (PIT) permit holders to increase health care capacity through the state's response to COVID-19.

04.14.2020
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Sen Bettencourt, et al, Files Amicus Brief Objecting to Release of Inmates from Harris County Jail

Senator Bettencourt, joined by Representatives Harless, Huberty, Paul, Cain, Oliverson, Bohac, Swanson, and Murphy, filed an Amicus Brief in Federal Judge Lee Rosenthal’s Court in the case of Russell vs. Harris County to “object to the wholesale release of individuals accused of felony offenses from the Harris County Jail.” 

04.14.2020
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AG Pax­ton Files State­ment Oppos­ing Unjust, Blan­ket Bail Sys­tem in Houston

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a statement with the U S District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, opposing a consent decree the parties plan to enter in O’Donnell v. Harris County, a lawsuit challenging the Harris County bail system.

04.14.2020
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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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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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