(AUSTIN) — Today is 529 College Savings Day, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans. “Putting money away for your children’s college funds while paying everyday expenses can […]
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American Business Groups Applaud Cruz Resolution on Gas Furnaces as It Moves to House Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A range of industry groups today applauded a resolution authored and passed through the Senate last week by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, as it advances to the […]
Texans May Be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering in Hotels
AUSTIN –FEMA has activated Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Texans displaced by recent storms in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker counties. Residents in these counties who have applied for disaster assistance may be eligible to stay temporarily […]
Sen. Cruz Highlights How FAA Reauthorization Will Benefit Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
New FAA law will bring meaningful upgrades to runway safety, airport infrastructure in Austin AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Executive Officer of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, today hosted a press conference to highlight […]
State Library Announces Public Libraries Internet Speed Test Dashboard
Austin, TX – The Library Digital Opportunity office (LDO) at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has a new Texas Public Libraries Speed Test Dashboard, available now. Texas public libraries and their patrons can see how their internet […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Four Additional Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Weather, Flooding
Affected workers in Collin, Cooke, Denton, and Montague Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefits AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in four additional counties impacted by the severe […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardin, Montgomery, Walker Counties
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardin, Montgomery and Walker counties on May 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26. The centers are located […]
American Energy Groups Applaud Sen. Cruz Introduction of Legislation to Strike Down Biden Natural Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation to repeal the Natural Gas Tax included in the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which would others raise costs for energy customers and create a new burden for American families struggling […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Houston
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County on May 27, to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26. The Center is located at: Harris County […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair, June 4 from 11:00am – 3:00pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard […]
