WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC-01) introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, legislation that would establish a pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the potential use of non-lethal de-escalation drones for local, […]
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Texas A&M Inventor Turns Breakthrough Cell Therapy Into Hope for Patients with ALS and other Devastating Diseases
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Dr. Simrit Parmar, an associate professor in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University and founder of the clinical-stage biotech company Cellenkos Inc. in Houston, has invented a new cell therapy that shows strong promise […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $6.8 Million in Recreational Trails Grants to Texas Communities
AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition […]
NFIB Launches New State-Specific Tools to Highlight Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Texas
AUSTIN (May 22, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Texas understand the significant economic impact of […]
Bullock Museum announces 2025 lineup for Music Under the Star
Free outdoor concert series returns with performances every Friday in June on the Capitol Mall MAY 21, 2025 (AUSTIN, TX) — The Bullock Museum is thrilled to announce the lineup for this summer’s Music Under the Star, a free outdoor concert […]
Sens. Cruz, Luján Introduce Bill to Streamline International Bridge Permits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. It expands on legislation […]
Texas Game Wardens Issue Safety Reminder Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to keep boaters safe. With more than 560,000 registered boats and an estimated 359,000 unregistered paddlecraft on Texas waterways, […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Pass the One Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: “I proudly voted yes to pass President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill,” said Congressman Nehls. “This America First legislation […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Congress to Pass National Constitutional Concealed Carry Legislation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a multistate letter to Congress urging the passage of H.R. 38, the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” “This commonsense proposal is a positive step in the right direction by statutorily protecting Americans’ right […]
Help keep first responders safe over Memorial Day weekend
Drivers must move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles AUSTIN – If you’re traveling Texas roads this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to do your part to keep first responders safe. State law requires drivers to move over […]
