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Stephenville recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Stephenville for earning the designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.

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Senator Cruz addresses aviation safety after midair collision near Potomac River

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has voiced his determination to investigate the factors leading to a recent aviation accident and to advocate for improvements within the U.S. aviation system.

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Ted Cruz supports Arielle Roth for NTIA leadership at Senate commerce committee hearing

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

In a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced strong support for Arielle Roth, nominated to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the Department of Commerce.

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Rep. Chip Roy discusses passport gender options and immigration on March 27, 2025

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, a U.S. Congress member from Texas, addressed policies concerning gender representation in government documents and deportation of illegal aliens in a series of tweets on March 27, 2025.

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Chip Roy responds to legal and law enforcement issues in recent statements

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Chip Roy's press office shared tweets on March 26 and 27, 2025, regarding Democrat strategies and the arrest of an MS-13 leader.

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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022, concerning exceptional drought conditions affecting several counties in the state.

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Abbott promotes school choice with Ducey’s support at Texas Capitol

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows, expressed strong support for school choice during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

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Governor Abbott renews border security disaster declaration affecting multiple Texas counties

By Austin News | Mar 27, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued in May 2021 concerning border security.

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Senate advances Cruz's cryptocurrency regulation reversal for presidential approval

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Today, the United States Senate voted 70-28 in favor of a resolution authored by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to overturn a regulation imposed by the Biden administration on decentralized financial technology developers.

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Ted Cruz introduces bill to prevent Federal Reserve from issuing digital currency

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a legislative proposal aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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Rep Chip Roy advocates for judicial accountability and electoral integrity

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 25-26, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy discussed topics including potential impeachment proceedings against certain judges and his proposed SAVE Act aimed at ensuring only citizens can vote in U.S elections by requiring proof of...

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Senator Ted Cruz questions DOD over alleged lobbying violations

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has requested the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide documents related to efforts by Biden-era officials to influence defense contractors against supporting the reauthorization of the Federal...

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Cornyn addresses explosive devices and political rhetoric in Tesla-related incidents

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, U.S. Senator John Cornyn took to the Senate floor to address recent incidents and comments that he described as examples of extreme behavior among some Democrats.

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Cruz and Moran seek ideas on modernizing U.S. air traffic control

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran are reaching out to their colleagues in the Senate and members of the aviation industry for input on modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system.

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Rep. Chip Roy criticizes sanctuary cities and government spending

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy voiced concerns about sanctuary cities' impact on crime rates and highlighted legislative efforts like the SAVE Act to address voter registration issues amid name changes.

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Federal aid granted for Pauline Road Fire response

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to address the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties.

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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

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iWatchTexas aids FBI in arresting man for online school shooting threats

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program played a crucial role in preventing a potential school attack by alerting authorities to online threats.

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Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansion

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant financial commitment to improve mental health care in rural Texas.

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Sweetwater joins over 175 communities as film friendly texas certified community

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Sweetwater has been recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.