AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House considered its first emergency calendar of the 89th Legislative Session and passed three of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items: “The Texas House […]
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Statement From Speaker Burrows on House Passage of Teachers’ Bill of Rights
AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the Texas House passed House Bill 6, the Teachers’ Bill of Rights: “Supporting Texas educators is a top priority for the House this session, […]
Championing Students, Families and Schools in Austin
Katy ISD Trustees and Community Members Engage with State Lawmakers KATY, TX [April 15, 2025] – Continuing their commitment to public education during the 89th Legislative Session, Katy ISD Trustees, along with parents and community members, spent the day at the […]
A Quick Guide to Bringing Your Fiancé(e) to the U.S.
The K-1 visa allows foreign fiancé(e)s to enter the US for marriage within 90 days. Despite common misconceptions, the process typically takes 8-12 months and requires only one in-person meeting within two years. Key Eligibility Requirements: US citizenship (not permanent […]
2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Relations Division is pleased to host the 2nd Annual State of Criminal Justice Summit. This event will take place at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407, on Friday, July 18th, from 7:30 AM […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Era Rule that Unlawfully Sought to Rewrite Federal Law and Threatened to Close Texas Nursing Homes
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully blocked a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rule adopted by the Biden Administration that attempted to rewrite federal law and force expensive and onerous regulations on nursing homes, threatening to force […]
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, Consequences of Potential Small Business Tax Hike in Texas
AUSTIN (April 15, 2025) – NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Texas if made permanent. The report also spotlights that the 3.3 million small businesses in […]
Update: She Has Been Identified: Public Assistance Needed to Identify this Decedent
UNIDENTIFIED DECEDENT FLIER Announcement Date: 4/14/2025 Date of Death/Recovery: 4/11/2025 IFS Case Number: ML25-1490 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: Harris County Sheriff’s Office 2504-03991 NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/142012 Recovery Location: 16750 Red Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77090 Demographic Description: Sex: Female […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Expands Investigation into EPIC City by Demanding Documents from Local Cities
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is expanding his investigation into EPIC City, which is affiliated with East Plano Islamic Center (“EPIC”), by demanding documents from local city officials potentially tied to the real estate development. Records requests have been […]
Fort Bend Christian Academy Names Ben Hoffmeier as New Head Football Coach
SUGAR LAND, Texas — Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) has announced the hiring of Ben Hoffmeier as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Hoffmeier brings more than 17 years of coaching experience […]
