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Rep. Chip Roy highlights issues of immigration and voting on April 2025 updates

By Austin News | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy's Press Office has released updates on immigration and voting-related issues.

Rep. Chip Roy critiques voting policies and champions election security on social media

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, representing Texas's 21st district, took to social media on April 10, 2025, to express views on voting policies and non-citizens' involvement in elections, citing the SAVE Act for election security.

Rep. Chip Roy advocates for the SAVE Act protecting American electoral integrity

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Chip Roy, serving Texas' 21st district, announced the passage of the SAVE Act in the House on April 10, 2025.

Chip Roy presents legislation and concerns on voter registration and immigration issues

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addressed his legislative initiatives on April 10, 2025, focusing on voter registration and immigration concerns.

Sen. Cruz calls for end to daylight saving time practice

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the Senate Commerce Committee today, emphasizing the need to reconsider the widespread practice of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST) due to its negligible benefits and adverse effects.

Sen. Cruz supports new law overturning IRS rule on cryptocurrency developers

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has expressed approval after President Trump signed into law a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that Cruz had proposed concerning Decentralized Finance (DeFi).

Rep. Chip Roy's SAVE Act passes House with bipartisan support, April 2025

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy announced the House's approval of the SAVE Act on April 10, 2025.

Senate resolution introduced to designate April as child abuse prevention month

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Marsha Blackburn, Maggie Hassan, and John Hickenlooper have introduced a Senate resolution to designate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Discussion on SAVE Act led by Chip Roy garners media attention

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, currently serving Texas' 21st District, has introduced the SAVE Act, aimed at safeguarding voter registration processes.

Cornyn and Cruz push for relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have introduced the Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act, aiming to transfer the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston.

Rep. Chip Roy's discussions with Texas universities; SAVE Act vote alert

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses important matters, including college sports, budget issues, and election laws.

Rep. Chip Roy addresses budget, border, and election issues on April 10

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses budget resolutions, honors a fallen border agent, and discusses the SAVE Act in a series of tweets on April 10, 2025.

Texas ranks 20th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Texas reported 570 teacher vacancies, equating to 1 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 20th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Governor Abbott announces special election date for 18th Congressional District

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the 18th Congressional District in Texas to be held on November 4, 2025.

Governor Abbott reappoints two to state employee campaign committee

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Daniel Bivens and Vanessa Cortez Tanner to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee.

Governor Abbott appoints and reappoints to Risk Management Board

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Risk Management Board, naming Jason Boatright, Jeffrey Houston, and Jason Hartgraves to their respective positions.

Rep. Chip Roy opposes deficit-increasing budget and calls for Medicaid reform

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy expresses concerns over a proposed budget and Medicaid system, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility and healthcare reform in his recent communications.

Roger Williams discusses supporting small businesses and district pride

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Roger Williams, representing Texas’s 25th District, highlighted the importance of small businesses within the U.S. economy and shared insights into his recent activities in Texas.