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Nonpartisan Public Safety-Focused Fight for Austin PAC Announces Second Endorsement: Louis Herrin in District 4

Fight for Austin PAC, which was created by six Austinites of diverse backgrounds to support candidates who prioritize public safety, is announcing their second endorsement of the 2020 election cycle: Louis Herrin for City Council in District 4.

10.05.2020
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Cong. McCaul, House Republican's Issue Blueprint to Combat Chinese Communist Party's ‘Generational Threat’

As Democrats are reluctant to focus on the Chinese Communist Party' role in the global spread of the CCOVID-19 CoronaVirus, House Republicans release a “comprehensive blueprint” to counter a range of threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

10.02.2020
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Olson Acts To Force Vote On Extending Paycheck Protection Program Through 2020

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to force a House vote to extend the much needed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that has helped companies stay open and save critically needed jobs.

09.28.2020
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County In Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.

09.28.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces Agreement With Health Insurers To Continue Payment Parity For Telehealth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas’ major health insurers have agreed to continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate which they pay for office visits through the end of 2020. 

09.25.2020
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Sen. Cruz Praises Trump’s Historic Israel-UAE-Bahrain Peace Deal, Slams Democrats’ Demagoguery

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), slammed Senate Democrats’ for dismissing the Trump administration’s Abraham Accords, historic peace agreements to normalize relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.

09.25.2020
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Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in Response to Tropical Storm Beta

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration for 29 Texas counties in response to Tropical Storm Beta.

09.22.2020
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Union Threatens Strike Against Kroger Foods as Houstonians, Americans Struggle to Buy Groceries

As the COVID-19 CoronaVirus continues to take its toll on Americans and the economy, a Houston United Food Workers Union is putting politics over the best interests of employees and customers by threatening to strike against Kroger Foods.

09.21.2020
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Trump Takes 1st Lead in Rasmussen's White House Poll

President Trump’s now edged to a 1% lead over Democrat Joe Biden in latest Rasmussen Survey, the 1st time Trump has been in the lead. His surprising strength with Minority Voters other than Blacks suggests he is attracting Hispanic support as Violent Racial Protests continue.

09.21.2020
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Governor Greg Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and in accordance with guidance from the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Dr. John Hellerstedt, other medical advisors, the White House, and the CDC, do hereby order the following on a statewide basis effective at 12:01 a.m. on September 21, 2020

09.18.2020
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Cruz Calls on CDC Director for Coronavirus Data to Inform Policymakers, Restore Americans’ Trust

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas: In response to disinformation and confusion surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, releases correspondence with CDC director to increase transparency and provide clarity.

09.18.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces Wesco Aircraft Headquarters Relocation to Texas

Governor Greg Abbottannounced that Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., which now operates under the brand name Incora™ (Wesco), will relocate its headquarters from California to Fort Worth, Texas, bringing more than $6 million in capital investment and expanding its presence in the state to include up to 239 jobs.

09.17.2020
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Historic Peace Deal Between Israel-United Arab Emirates and Bahrain

Participates in White House signing Abraham Accords ceremony normalizing relations between the three countries

09.17.2020
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Olson Acts to Help Employers Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace 

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) acted to help employers working to combat the spread of COVID-19. Olson introduced  H.R. 8260, The Businesses Preparing for a Better Tomorrow Act.

09.17.2020
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Democrat Running for Congress in Central Texas Defended Gang Members in Oakland, CA

While the City of Oakland sought to take a tougher stance against dangerous gang members, and make its neighborhoods safer, Democrat Mike Siegel took the side of criminals during his involvement over the city's legal battle to impose an injunction.

09.17.2020
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Democrat Concerns Grow as Biden Struggles with Florida Hispanics, Poll Finds

Democrat Kamala Harris did little last week to court Florida's booming and influential Latino population during her first trip to the crucial swing state as Joe Biden’s running mate. She focused instead on African American leaders by visiting the historically black Florida Memorial University.

09.14.2020
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Abbott Deploys Resources to Assist Fighting California Wildfires & Sends Texas A&M's 'Task Force 1' to Louisiana Ahead of Tropical Storm Sally

Governor Greg Abbott announced that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help combat the devastating wildfires in California. He has also has directed the TDEM to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally.

09.14.2020
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McCaul Highlights Childhood Cancer Research Successes in Heart-Warming Story of Sadie Keller

“In grade school, I lost my best friend to cancer. From that moment on, I carried this issue close to my heart,” said Cong. Michael McCaul, highlighting his Congressional efforts to expand Childhood Cancer Research and find new treatments while sharing the heart-warming personal story of Sadie Keller.

09.11.2020
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Sen. Cruz Slams Democrats for Filibustering Relief for Americans

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued this statement after Senate Democrats voted against a targeted legislative package to help Americans who are hurting as a result of the coronavirus pandemic:

09.11.2020
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SCAM ALERT: AG Pax­ton Warns Tex­ans About Text Mes­sage Scam

General Ken Paxton today warned Texans about scammers sending text messages that include a false package delivery notice and a fraudulent link.

09.10.2020
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