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Rep. Chip Roy advocates for FACE Act repeal and healthcare reform initiatives

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

In recent tweets from January 31, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy emphasized his legislative priorities by advocating for the repeal of the FACE Act and introducing healthcare reform initiatives with Senator Ted Cruz aimed at expanding health savings accounts...

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Governor Abbott orders removal of DEI policies in Texas

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order requiring all Texas state agencies to remove any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

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Texas DPS announces arrest of two from state's most wanted list

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the capture of two individuals from Texas' 10 Most Wanted list.

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Rep. Chip Roy Press Office addresses key political issues via social media

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy's press office shared several tweets highlighting his positions on confirming Kash Patel, addressing visa waiver program abuses, and collaborating with fellow representatives against certain policies under the Biden administration as...

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Rep. Chip Roy criticizes Biden Administration's policies and praises Sen. Tuberville

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

U.S. Congressman Chip Roy addressed several political topics in a series of tweets on January 31, 2025.

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Governor Abbott bans Chinese AI apps on Texas government devices

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media applications linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on government-issued devices in Texas.

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Cornyn supports Gabbard's DNI nomination under Trump administration

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

Following a recent nomination hearing by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator John Cornyn of Texas announced his support for Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence under President Trump.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 3?

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 3.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3?

By Austin News | Jan 31, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 3.

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Chip Roy emphasizes purposeful unity amid burglary tourism concerns

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses key issues through Twitter posts dated January 29-30, 2025.

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Cruz and Cornyn seek applicants for judicial roles across Texas

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have opened applications for federal judicial vacancies in several districts across Texas.

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Cornyn discusses DNI nominee Gabbard's stance on presidential access to intelligence

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

During a recent Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn engaged in a discussion with Tulsi Gabbard, the nominee for Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration.

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Cornyn questions FBI nominee Kash Patel on restoring trust in justice system

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

January 30, 2025 In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn engaged with Kash Patel, nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regarding the restoration of trust in the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National School Choice Week

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, alongside Senators Tim Scott from South Carolina and Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, has introduced a resolution to recognize January 26 through February 1 as National School Choice Week.

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Governor Abbott directs agencies to reject gender ideologies following Trump's executive order

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive to Texas state agency heads, urging adherence to state and federal laws regarding gender ideologies.

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Senators Cruz and Moran plan bipartisan briefing on aviation safety

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Jerry Moran have announced plans to host a bipartisan briefing with key federal officials.

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Cruz and Roy introduce bill aiming to expand health savings accounts

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Chip Roy, both Republicans from Texas, have introduced the Personalized Care Act (PCA), a legislative proposal aimed at expanding health care options for Americans.

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Chip Roy criticizes Democrats and supports Tulsi Gabbard

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 30, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy criticizes Democratic policies while engaging in media appearances with Glenn Beck and voicing support for Tulsi Gabbard against political opposition he terms as "the swamp

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Cruz introduces bill offering tax credits for education scholarships

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, a bill aimed at expanding educational options through federal tax credits for donations to nonprofit scholarship funds.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2?

By Austin News | Jan 30, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2.