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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-11-19 ( 39 items )  
AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center bolstered Department of the Air Force readiness and quality-of-life programs by executing $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds during fiscal year 2025. That total matche more PR

AFIMSC Executes $9.4B in FY25 Funding for Readiness, Quality-of-Life Programs (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs By Mike Briggs, Financial Management Directorate The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center bolstered Department of the Air Force readiness and quality-of-life programs by executing $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds during fiscal year 2025. That t more PR

AFIMSC Explores Virtual Training to Enhance Combat Support Readiness (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC explores virtual training to enhance combat support readiness By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is exploring a new way to better prepare combat support Airmen for future missions: the virtual Combat Support Training Range. The virtual Combat Support Training Range, or vCSTR, deliv more PR

Babin Votes to Release Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (R-TX), released the following statement after voting to release the Jeffrey Epstein files: "Jeffrey Epstein was patient zero for Trump Derangement Syndrome. Democrats had these files for four years and did nothing; now, suddenly, they're crying for transparency? I believe in full transparency for the American people, w more PR

BLS: Quits Rates Were 2.5 Percent or Higher in 6 States in July 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Nov. 18, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Quits rates were 2.5 percent or higher in 6 states in July 2025 In July 2025, quits rates (the number of quits during the entire month as a percentage of total employment) were 2.5 percent or higher in 6 states: Idaho (3.7 percent), Montana and Wyoming (3.0 percent each), Alaska (2.9 percent), North Carolina (2.6 percent), and Tex more PR

Castro Statement on Federal Judges Blocking Texas' Redistricting Map (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Federal Judges Blocking Texas' Redistricting Map * November 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Today is a good day for democracy in Texas! "The courts blocked Governor Abbott and Trump's illegal power grab. Their racist re-districting attempt would undermine the voting power of Latino and Black communities. more PR

Castro, Markey, Colleagues Urge U.S. to Apply Highest Nonproliferation Standards to Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia Amid Growing Human Rights, National Security Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Markey, Colleagues Urge U.S. to Apply Highest Nonproliferation Standards to Any Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Saudi Arabia Amid Growing Human Rights, National Security Concerns * November 18, 2025 Trump plans to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Today WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affa more PR

Chairman Arrington Calls for Independent Audit of the Congressional Budget Office in Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Calls for Independent Audit of the Congressional Budget Office in Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following opening remarks at the "Oversight of the Congressional Budget Office" hearing. Remarks as delivered: "Given our nation's unsustainable fiscal trajectory, more PR

Concentra Opposes OSHA Proposed Changes to Respiratory Protection Evaluations (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Concentra, Addison, Texas, has expressed opposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed amendments to the medical evaluation requirements for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). In a public comment letter, the organization emphasized the importance of maintaining thorough medical evaluations to safeguard worker health and safety. Concentra operates over 1,000 medical centers more ST

Congressman Gonzalez and Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for Health Care Negotiations Before Promised Senate Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez and Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for Health Care Negotiations Before Promised Senate Vote * Contact: Alexis Torres, Alexis@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. After Republican Senate leadership promised a December vote to address expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and a bipartisan group of his colleagues requested that Senate Majori more PR

Congressman Veasey On the 5th Circuit Court's Decision to Strike Down Racist Maps (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey On the 5th Circuit Court's Decision to Strike Down Racist Maps * Washington, D.C \- Today, a three-judge panel for the 5th Circuit Court struck down that the maps proposed by Governor Abbott, Donald Trump, and Texas Republicans, ruling that it discriminated on the basis of race to dilute the power of minority voters. Congressman Veasey issued the following statement in response: "T more PR

Congresswoman Julie Johnson Volunteers at Local Food Pantry Amid a Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Julie Johnson Volunteers at Local Food Pantry Amid a Government Shutdown * PLANO, TX While the federal government remains shut down, Congresswoman Julie Johnson and her district team volunteered today at Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano, helping sort donations and pack food boxes. "North Texans want to work and get paid. Until Congress reopens the government and people see their paycheck more PR

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Release the Full Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Release the Full Epstein Files * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, H.Res. 581, to force the Trump administration to release all files related to the sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein at the Department of Justice. "The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and the American people dese more PR

Cornyn, Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Safeguard Against Chinese Influence in U.S. Defense Sector (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Safeguard Against Chinese Influence in U.S. Defense Sector * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) along with Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Don Davis (NC-01) today introduced the Restricting Ex-Vetted Officials from Knowledge Exploitation (REVOKE) Act, which would require the U.S. Secretary of Defense to suspend and re more PR

De La Cruz Votes to Release Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Votes to Release Epstein Files * Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files. "I am heart-stricken for every young woman who endured horrific abuse at the hands of Epstein and his accomplices. Today, I stood alongside the survivors by voting to  more PR

Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and their Illinois House Democratic colleagues in releasing a comprehensive fact check of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) misinformation campaign regarding its dangerous immigration enforcement  more PR

Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families * November 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03) in introducing th more PR

Exchange Shoppers Can Feast on Black Friday Weekend Savings With MILITARY STAR (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Exchange Shoppers Can Feast on Black Friday Weekend Savings with MILITARY STAR From one-day deals to weekend sales, the card brings exclusive savings to the military community By Zach Wright Warfighters and authorized shoppers can unwrap extra savings during Black Friday weekend with the MILITARY STAR(R) card. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 1, shoppers can take an extra 10% off clothing, i more PR

Heinrich Bill to Block Illicit Vapes & Tobacco Products Becomes Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Bill to Block Illicit Vapes & Tobacco Products Becomes Law * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that his Ensuring the Necessary Destruction of (END) Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act was signed into law. The provision grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clear authority to destroy adulterated, misbr more PR

High voltage: CBP officers seize more than $2.6 million in methamphetamine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in box truck hauling batteries (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * High voltage: CBP officers seize more than $2.6 million in methamphetamine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in box truck hauling batteries * LAREDO, Texas The bad guys got a bit of a shock this weekend as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized alleged methamphetamine valued at more than $2.6 mil more PR

House Committee on Small Business Reports Seven Bills Favorably to the House (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Reports Seven Bills Favorably to the House Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, led a full Committee markup where all seven bills considered were passed by the Committee. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today's markup. "Thi more PR

ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles and Murderers (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles and Murderers * 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country convicted of heinous crimes including lewd acts with a c more PR

ICE Houston arrests more than 3,500 criminal illegal aliens, child predators and murderers during shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston arrests more than 3,500 criminal illegal aliens, child predators and murderers during shutdown * HOUSTON ICE Houston arrested 3,593 criminal illegal aliens in Southeast Texas during the longest federal government shutdown in history (Oct. 1 - Nov. 12). Among the criminal illegal aliens arrested by the ICE Houston Field Office during the s more PR

Interplay Learning Encourages Education Dept. to Embrace Innovative Training Approaches (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for the Department's proposed Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness. In this correspondence, the organization commended the Department's ongoing efforts to expand access to career pathways that are responsive to labor market demands and aimed at preparing learners for success in high- more ST

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission.  Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Wesley J. Cunningham Unit: Air Force Installation Mission Support C more PR

Johnson Votes to Release the Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released a statement following her vote in support of releasing the Epstein Files. "Jeffrey Epstein's abuse was an open secret for decades yet year after year, he was allowed to continue trafficking, exploiting, and destroying the lives of children and young women," said Johnson. "Donald Trump pro more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis and deliver the American people the truth and bring justice as  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis and deliver the American people the truth and bring justice as it relates to the Epstein  more PR

Luttrell Applauds House Passage of Veterans' Compensation Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Applauds House Passage of Veterans' Compensation Legislation * WASHINGTON Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed S. 2392, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2025 (link is external), which ensures that veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities, as well as the survivors of certain veter more PR

Nonprofit Receives $58K in Grants to Improve Access to Affordable Housing Solutions in Mississippi (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Receives $58K in Grants to Improve Access to Affordable Housing Solutions in Mississippi * JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, November 18, 2025The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) in collaboration with five of its membersBankPlus, Cadence Bank, Citizens National Bank, Community Bank of Mississippi and Trustmark Bankawarded $ more PR

Rep. Gill Bill Speeds Up Criminal Alien Removal, Headed to House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill Bill Speeds Up Criminal Alien Removal, Headed to House Floor * Washington, D.C. Congressman Brandon Gill's (TX-26) Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act today passed the House Judiciary Committee markup and is now likely for consideration on the House floor. "For far too long, Democrat leaders have allowed illegal aliens to get away with unspeakable crimes on our soil, turning a blind e more PR

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Package of Bills to Counter Foreign Adversarial Influence in America (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Introduces Package of Bills to Counter Foreign Adversarial Influence in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) introduced a package of bills to counter foreign adversarial influence in America. The package includes three critical, bipartisan, bicameral bills that will prevent senior government officials from ever lobbying on behalf of an adversarial nation s more PR

Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Expand Broadband Access and Close the Digital Divide Advanced by House Communications and Technology Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Expand Broadband Access and Close the Digital Divide Advanced by House Communications and Technology Subcommittee * WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communication and Technology unanimously advanced Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan bill to improve transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process. The Federal Br more PR

Rep. Pfluger: I believe in transparency, and I believe in due process (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: I believe in transparency, and I believe in due process * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a measure to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. In case you missed it, last week on Brownwood's KOXE radio with Jeff Duncan, Rep. Pfluger discussed this issue and previewed how he planned to vote.  Read their conversation below: Rep. Pfluger: " Next week, you will notice t more PR

Rep. Troy E. Nehls' REMOVE Act Passes House Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls' REMOVE Act Passes House Judiciary Committee Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 4711, the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, passed the House Judiciary Committee.  The REMOVE Act would conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such proceedings are commenced. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-T more PR

Reps. Roy, Pfluger on Passage of Resolution to Honor the Victims and Heroes of the Texas Hill Country Floods (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Pfluger on Passage of Resolution to Honor the Victims and Heroes of the Texas Hill Country Floods * November 17, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement after the House passage of H. Res. 782. This resolution expresses condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Central Texas, honori more PR

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against South Texas Trader for Fraudulent "Free-Riding" Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:25-CV-03122; S.D. Tex. filed July 3, 2025) involving Cyrus P. Naderi: * * * On October 7, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment against Cyrus P. Naderi of The Woodlands, Texas, for charges related to conducting a fraudulent "free-riding" scheme through which he attempted to profit by purchasing and selling stocks without having sufficient funds to pay fo more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Republican Senate Rules Committee Members in Reintroducing Legislation to Help Prevent Noncitizens From Voting in Federal Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads Republican Senate Rules Committee Members in Reintroducing Legislation to Help Prevent Noncitizens From Voting in Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, today led all Republicans on the committee in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, the Senate companion bill t more PR

You Go, We Go: Army Reserve Leaders address modernization, readiness and risk at AUSA 2025 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * You Go, We Go: Army Reserve Leaders address modernization, readiness and risk at AUSA 2025 * Senior Army Reserve leaders and partners emphasize that the U.S. Army's success in future conflicts depend on a modern, ready, and fully integrated Reserve component. Speaking at the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in W more PR