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Babin Responds to the House Passage of the Justice in Policing Act

Although U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) remains ready and willing to discuss potential police reform, Congressman Babin deeply opposes this particular legislation.

06.29.2020
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Will 'Trump Stealth Voters' be President's Secret Weapon in 2020, as Happened in 2016?

Stealth Trump voters are not ashamed of voting for the president. They just don’t want a target on their backs. "I support the president too, but I'm not as strong as some to come out and say it in public,” said one of those interviewed.

06.25.2020
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Gov. Abbott Announces Temporary Pause of Reopening Phases, Issues Exec. Order Expanding Hospital Capacity

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. He also issued an Executive Order to ensure hospital bed availability for patients

06.25.2020
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Sen. Cruz: The Chinese Communist Party Bears Enormous Responsibility for the Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz during a full committee hearing on Tuesday discussed the Chinese Communist Party’s culpability in allowing the coronavirus outbreak to become a global pandemic and examined legal actions the U.S. and international community could take to hold accountable the Chinese officials directly responsible.

06.25.2020
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Texas Workforce Commission Expands Training Grants and Child Care Funding

TWC took additional action to promote economic recovery and support the health of all Texans. These actions include expanding the eligibility for Skills Development Funds training grants and a federal waiver request to increase pre-kindergarten match allowance for child care centers.

06.25.2020
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Sen. Cruz Applauds FCC Decision to Reject Phoenix TV License Application

FCC rejected the application for a license enabling a radio station secretly “used and maintained” by a company owned by Phoenix TV, which is subject to control by the Chinese Communist Party, to broadcast Chinese programs into the U.S. from Mexico and specifically ordered operations to cease operations within 48 hours.

06.23.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces $123.6 Billion Economic Impact Of Military Bases In Texas

The Texas State Comptroller estimates these military installations contributed at least $123.6 billion to the Texas economy in 2019 and supported more than 630,000 jobs in communities across the state.

06.22.2020
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Texas Unemployment Rate 13.0 Percent

This is the first decrease in the state unemployment rate since March 2020 when the Texas economy was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Texas is below the national rate of 13.3 percent.

06.19.2020
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Congressman Brady Sponsors the JUSTICE Act

Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) becomes an original co-sponsor of the JUSTICE Act, legislation that offers real solutions to increase transparency, accountability, and performance in our nation’s law enforcement.

06.19.2020
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Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Taps Cye Wagner as 1st Woman Board Chair, Jason Modglin as new President

Boosting its legislative advocacy powers, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers has named Jason Modglin as its new President, after earlier electing Cye Wagner as its new Board of Directors Chair. An operator and petroleum engineer, Wagner becomes the first woman to lead the association in its 90-year history.

06.19.2020
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Brady: Mnuchin is Right, Now Is Not the Time for Countries to Impose New Digital Taxes

Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) agrees with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin sending a letter to four European finance ministers warning them not to press forward with plans for new digital taxes

06.18.2020
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State Rep. Tan Parker: Celebrating 2020's June Graduates, and A Father’s Day of Gratitude

Sometimes the path we set out on is not the one that completes the journey. And when it comes to our children, mountains can be moved. The current state of affairs has certainly taught our youth this lesson in life.

06.12.2020
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Governor Abbott, DSHS Distribute Additional Round Of Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing additional cases of the antiviral drug remdesivir to 85 hospitals across 34 counties in Texas.

06.11.2020
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State Reps. Capriglione, Hunter Anticipate CoronaVirus Information Sharing Debate during 2021 Legislative Session

Two Texas State Representatives, as well as some of the state's most well-know press associations, say they are anticipating heated legislative debate come January 2021 to address how nursing homes and other medical facilities balance the issues of sharing information with family members, while dealing with crucial CoronaVirus safety issues and protecting patient's privacy.

06.10.2020
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Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expanded Testing in Underserved Communities Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19

This mission is part of TDEM's ongoing partnership with the TMD, the Texas EMTF, and the Texas DSHS to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase testing where needed. 

06.09.2020
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Gov. Abbott Holds Briefing On Tropical Storm Cristobal, Provides Update on Hurricane Preparedness

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference in Austin where he provided an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, as well as hurricane preparedness and special COVID-19 considerations.

06.08.2020
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Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral American Space Commerce Act

The American Space Commerce Act of 2020 would extend the full expensing treatment, currently available to all businesses under the TCJA through 2022, to “qualified domestic space launch property” for an additional ten years beyond current law.

06.08.2020
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Brady: Return To Work Bonus Crucial For Economic Recovery

Brady: With more jobs added and beating expectations, it's my hope that we have passed the trough of the pandemic's damage and we will continue to improve as America's economy reopens. 

06.05.2020
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Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.

06.04.2020
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