SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas who sustained economic losses due to heat and winds occurring June 1 through […]
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Bettencourt’s SB 569 Virtual Learning Bill fully extends Public Education into the 21st Century
Education Enhancement Passes House 109-32, Expanding Learning Options for 51K+ Texas Students SB 569 is the 2nd Bill to Pass Both Chambers and Head to the Governor Desk for Signature Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced today that […]
Over 26,000 Jobs Added as Texas Labor Market Continues Growth Streak
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force. Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues City of Dallas for Banning Guns on Public Property in Violation of Texas Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed two lawsuits against the City of Dallas for banning lawful license holders from carrying handguns into Fair Park’s Music Hall and The Majestic Theatre in blatant violation of Texas law. The City […]
Galveston College Showcases Welding Technology Program and Invites Prospective Students To Schedule a Campus Tour during National Welding Month in April
GALVESTON, Texas (April 17, 2025) – Galveston College Welding Technology faculty, staff and students are celebrating National Welding Month this April. Prospective students, parents, guardians, high school counselors and employer partners are invited to schedule a tour of the Galveston College Charlie Thomas […]
SB 1962 passes Senate to Restore A–F Ratings & Stops Taxpayer-Funded Lawsuits
Sen. Bettencourt Champions for Texas families knowing truth about their ISD school performance Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1962 by Senator Paul Bettencourt, that would restore the Texas’ A–F Public Education Accountability System and halt […]
Statement From Speaker Burrows on House’s Passage of School Choice Legislation
AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after the House voted to approve Senate Bill 2, establishing an Education Savings Account (ESA) program and “school choice” in the State of Texas: “Today […]
Speaker Dustin Burrows Praises House’s Passage of Landmark School Finance Bill
HB 2 invests a new $7.7 billion into public education—the largest increase in Texas history AUSTIN, Texas – Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the Texas House for passing House Bill 2, the chamber’s landmark school finance […]
Statement from Christian Menefee on Terminal E at IAH being named After Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee:
(Houston, Texas) “The Houston City Council made a powerful statement by passing the vote to rename Terminal E at Bush Airport in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. As someone who had the privilege of knowing her and witnessing her […]
Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 26-28
(AUSTIN) — As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight […]
