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Israel’s Netanyahu flies to Jordan for surprise meeting with King Abdullah II amid tensions over far-right government
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A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol
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Uvalde victims’ families renew call for police accountability, eight months after massacre
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Texas bill would ban public universities from financially supporting nonprofit media
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas Senate Committee appointments
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HR 31 Introduced
Congratulating Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña on being named the 2022 Most Valuable Player of the…
HR 28 Introduced
Congratulating Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros on his receipt of the 2022 American League Outstanding…
SR 9 Enrolled
Providing the rules for the drawing of lots to determine Senatorial terms for the 88th Texas…
SCR 6 Introduced
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and…
SCR 5 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
HR 24 Introduced
Congratulating Don Sparks on receiving the 2022 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
HR 3 Introduced
Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.
Secretary Scott Convenes Third Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the third Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
SOS 101: Voter Registration in Texas
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the first installment of 'SOS 101,' a series…
Secretary Scott Encourages Texans to Get Involved in General Election, Sign Up to Become a Poll Worker
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today encouraged interested Texans to get involved with the election…
Secretary Scott Marks National Voter Registration Day, Highlights Statewide ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign
"On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference at…
SOS 101: Voting Systems in Texas
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the second installment of 'SOS 101,' a series…
Secretary Scott Hosts Texas Consular Corps Forum in Austin
"This week, Texas Secretary of State John Scott hosted the first Texas Consular Corps Forum since…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters to Register by April 7 to Vote in May 7 Constitutional Amendment, Local Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not…
Secretary Scott Issues Statement on Reported Delay in Harris County Vote Counting
"Under Texas law, all Texas counties are required to report early and Election Day results within…
Secretary Scott Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters of Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters of Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates…
Secretary Scott Encourages Eligible Texans to Register to Vote by October 11
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
Governor Abbott Commends Passage Of Critical Semiconductors Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS…
Governor Abbott Applauds TWC’s $1.5 Million Job Training Grants To Ranger Community College
Governor Greg Abbott today commended the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) award of more than $1.5 million…
Governor Abbott Provides $1.25 Million Grant To Uvalde School District For Trauma-Informed Counseling
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sellers To The Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Deaf
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathy Sellers to the Governing Board of the Texas School for…
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In July 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In July 2022 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE…
Governor Abbott Appoints Johnson To 47th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dee Johnson to the 47th Judicial District Court in Armstrong, Potter,…
Office Of The Governor Issues Statement On Providing Transparency To Texans On Shooting In Uvalde
Office Of The Governor Issues Statement On Providing Transparency To Texans On Shooting In Uvalde …
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In June 2022
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Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In June 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In June 2022 Governor Abbott Renews Border Security…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees Governor…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Evans Presiding Judge Of The Eighth Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Abbott Reappoints Evans Presiding Judge Of The Eighth Administrative Judicial Region Governor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Coastal Water Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Coastal Water Authority Board Of Directors Governor Abbott has reappointed…
Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series
Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series Governor Greg Abbott and the…
Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series
Governor Abbott, Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series {$inline_image} Governor Greg Abbott and the…
Governor Abbott Provides Update In Mission On Texas’ Ongoing Border Security Preparations For Incoming Migrant Caravans
Governor Abbott Provides Update In Mission On Texas’ Ongoing Border Security Preparations For Incoming Migrant Caravans …
Governor Abbott Appoints Woods As Commanding General Of The Texas State Guard
Governor Abbott Appoints Woods As Commanding General Of The Texas State Guard Governor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Appoints Lee To 256th Judicial District Court
Governor Abbott Appoints Lee To 256th Judicial District Court Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael…
Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Mass Migration Response Efforts In Preparation For Caravans
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Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series–Kilgore
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Texas Again Smashes Record Employment High, Leads Nation In Jobs Created
Texas Again Smashes Record Employment High, Leads Nation In Jobs Created Governor Greg Abbott today…
Governor Abbott, DPS, TxDMV Announce Nation’s First Statewide Driving With Disability Program
Governor Abbott, DPS, TxDMV Announce Nation’s First Statewide Driving With Disability Program Governor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Continues State Agency Response, Relief Efforts For Uvalde Community
Governor Abbott Continues State Agency Response, Relief Efforts For Uvalde Community Governor Greg Abbott continues…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monson Chief Administrative Law Judge
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monson Chief Administrative Law Judge Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kristofer Monson…
Governor Abbott Appoints Garbee To Texas Nonprofit Council
Governor Abbott Appoints Garbee To Texas Nonprofit Council Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelty Garbee,…
Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Coordinate Response To Water Main Break In Odessa
Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Coordinate Response To Water Main Break In Odessa Governor…
Governor Abbott Statement On Relocation Of Caterpillar’s Global Headquarters To Texas
Governor Abbott Statement On Relocation Of Caterpillar’s Global Headquarters To Texas Governor Greg Abbott today…
Governor Abbott Urges TDCAA To Increase Lie-And-Try Prosecutions To Protect Texas Communities
Governor Abbott Urges TDCAA To Increase Lie-And-Try Prosecutions To Protect Texas Communities Governor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Commends Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan On Proposed Solutions For School Safety
Governor Abbott Commends Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan On Proposed Solutions For School Safety Governor…
HB 1521 Introduced
HB 1521 Introduced Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to…
HB 1519 Introduced
HB 1519 Introduced Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages from an alcoholic beverage retailer…
HB 1518 Introduced
HB 1518 Introduced Relating to the hours for selling alcoholic beverages in certain establishments. Source:…
HB 1517 Introduced
HB 1517 Introduced Relating to the hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages…
HB 1516 Introduced
HB 1516 Introduced Relating to regular efficiency audits of public benefits programs. Source: House Bills…
HB 1498 Introduced
HB 1498 Introduced Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public…
HB 1497 Introduced
HB 1497 Introduced Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 171 in…
HB 1496 Introduced
HB 1496 Introduced Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative…
HB 1495 Introduced
HB 1495 Introduced Relating to the award of court costs and attorney’s fees in certain…
HB 1494 Introduced
HB 1494 Introduced Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or…
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expansion Of COVID-19 Therapeutic Infusion Center In Austin
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expansion Of COVID-19 Therapeutic Infusion Center In Austin Governor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In Laredo
Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In Laredo Governor Greg Abbott today…
HB 1276 Introduced
HB 1276 Introduced Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments. Source:…
HB 1275 Introduced
HB 1275 Introduced Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain…
HB 1274 Introduced
HB 1274 Introduced Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and…
HB 1273 Introduced
HB 1273 Introduced Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and…
HB 1268 Introduced
HB 1268 Introduced Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride…