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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2025-12-18 ( 55 items )  
Aggie wins it all in the finale of 'The Voice' (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Aggie wins it all in the finale of 'The Voice' * Not many Aggies can say they wowed a group of judges that included Michael Buble, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan and Reba McEntire. But sophomore Aiden Ross can. With his remarkable talent, he impressed not only that lineup but the entire nation, taking home the top prize during the nail-biting finale of the popular musical competition "The Voice." After weeks  more PR

AgriLife Extension names new agronomist to serve Texas High Plains (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension names new agronomist to serve Texas High Plains * Kevin Heflin, Ph.D., brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position as an agronomy specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Panhandle. Headquartered at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo, Heflin is an assistant more PR

American Airlines to renovate additional Admirals Club lounge in Washington, D.C. (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines to renovate additional Admirals Club lounge in Washington, D.C. * * Construction set to begin in early 2026. * Admirals Club (r) lounges in Concourses C and E to remain open during renovation of lounge in Concourse D. FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines is renovating its popular Admirals Club (r) lounge in Concourse D of Reagan National Airport (DCA). The renovate more PR

Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez A former FBI "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" and leader of the El Paso/Juarez-based Bario Azteca gang pleaded guilty today in federal court in El Paso, Texas, for his role in the March 2010 U.S. Consulate murders in Juarez, Mexico, in which three people a more PR

Baylor-Led Central Texas Cyber Hub Launches K-12 Cyber Security Pathways Program (10)
WACO, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Baylor University issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Baylor-led Central Texas Cyber Hub Launches K-12 Cyber Security Pathways Program Innovative initiative aims to build a robust cybersecurity workforce pipeline starting in high schools, addressing critical national and statewide talent shortages By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Baylor University, leading the collaborative Central Texas Cyber Hub (CTCH), today announced the launch of the K-12 more PR

Chairman Arrington Slams Democrats' "Fraud Bag" on the House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Slams Democrats' "Fraud Bag" on the House Floor Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. He condemned the Democrats' push to extend COVID-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are rife with fraud  more PR

Chairman Cruz: Senate Passage of ROTOR Act a Key Step for Aviation Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: Senate Passage of ROTOR Act a Key Step for Aviation Safety U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) hailed the passage of the bipartisan ROTOR Act as a step forward for aviation safety and a measure that honors the victims of the January 29th fatal crash near DCA. Almost a year after the more PR

Chairman Cruz: U.S. Must Remain Leader in Next Generation Communications (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: U.S. Must Remain Leader in Next Generation Communications In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed that for the U.S. to remain the world leader in next-gene more PR

City of Tucson Bans Religious Speech at Holiday Festival (10)
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * City of Tucson Bans Religious Speech at Holiday Festival * Tucson, AZ First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the City of Tucson demanding local resident David Hoffman be allowed to share his religious beliefs on public ways at the Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Police threatened to arrest H more PR

Cornyn Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors Passes House * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Kayla Hamilton Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct thorough background and criminal record checks on unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and potentia more PR

Cornyn Touts Working Families Tax Cuts: Will Make 'Life More Affordable' for Texans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Touts Working Families Tax Cuts: Will Make 'Life More Affordable' for Texans * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) touted the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts, which will put money back into the pockets of hardworking Texans and help ease the financial burden facing Americans after 40-year high inflation under the Biden  more PR

Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) released the following statements after their Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act, which would hold those who use generative AI to create or distribute Child more PR

Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues' Outbound Investment Measures Pass Senate, Head to President Trump's Desk to Become Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues' Outbound Investment Measures Pass Senate, Head to President Trump's Desk to Become Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Sco more PR

Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as well as support ongoing national security efforts: "As our world becomes increasingly dan more PR

Court Rules Trump-Vance Administration Cannot Block Members of Congress From Conducting Oversight at Federal Immigration Detention Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump-Vance Administration Cannot Block Members of Congress From Conducting Oversight at Federal Immigration Detention Facilities * Just now, a federal court temporarily stopped the Trump-Vance administration's policy blocking Members of Congress from unannounced oversight visits to federal immigration detention facilities today. The decision restores Congress's ability to conduct real more PR

De La Cruz Votes to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Votes to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote in support of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "Today's vote is a step in the right direction to bring down premium costs, expand choice, and require price transparency for prescription drugs. Alongsi more PR

Federal Court to Decide on Legal Settlement Impacting 70-Year-Old Federal Law Protecting Nonprofits (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court to Decide on Legal Settlement Impacting 70-Year-Old Federal Law Protecting Nonprofits The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas denied a motion to allow a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to intervene in a case that could weaken a 70-year-old federal law that has protected charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, from partisan politics. "For more than 70 more PR

First-of-its-Kind FTX Puts Altus Airmen's Leadership Skills to the Test (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-Kind FTX Puts Altus Airmen's Leadership Skills to the Test By Staff Sgt. Cody Dowell, Altus Air Force Base Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - As part of the capstone for Airman Leadership School, Class 26 Alpha students were immersed in a day-long field training exercise that bridged the gap between academic theory and practical application. This new  more PR

Fort Worth Police Department Accepts Delivery of Second Bell 505 (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Fort Worth Police Department Accepts Delivery of Second Bell 505 Bell senior leaders and Fort Worth officials gathered at the FWPD Hangar to celebrate this milestone *  Fort Worth, TX (Dec. 17, 2025) - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department. Bell executive more PR

Four Family Members Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Tax Refund Fraud Scheme (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Four Family Members Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Tax Refund Fraud Scheme A jury in Fort Worth, Texas convicted four family members yesterday of participating in a multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould and the Department of Justice's Criminal Division. According to cou more PR

Goldwater Institute: Why is Texas Outsourcing its Government to...Canada? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 18 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following commentary on Dec. 17,2025, by Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur: * * * Why is Texas Outsourcing its Government to...Canada? Anyone who's met a Texan knows how proud they are of their state. Some of them even prefer the term "the Free State of Texas." That's why it's so puzzling that Texas lawmakers would turn to foreign governmentsincluding Australia and Canadarather than the Unite more PR

Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing, promote exports to key trading partners, and protect American jobs. The bill clarifies U.S. trade law to ensure goods produced in U.S. f more PR

High waters meet high technology (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * High waters meet high technology * The devastating impacts of flood events across Texas underscore the urgent need for advanced flood preparedness and risk mitigation strategies. Faculty and students in the Texas A&M University Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are tackling this challenge head-on, leveraging cutting-edge research in AI, complex systems mo more PR

HPE and Chunghwa Telecom Collaborate to Build a Disaster Recovery Center (10)
SPRING, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * HPE and Chunghwa Telecom collaborate to build a disaster recovery center Chunghwa Telecom adopts HPE Zerto Software's innovative technology to deliver a new disaster recovery center, helping Taiwanese enterprises enhance network resilience and data protection capabilities In this article * HPE and Chunghwa Telecom Enterprise Business Group jointly announce plans  more PR

Job Creators Network Responds to November Jobs Reports (10)
ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to November Jobs Reports Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the November jobs reports, which showed 64,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate increased to 4.6%, and the labor force participation rate increased to 62.5%: "The slow labor market reflects a small business economy still struggling to beat the more PR

Job Creators Network: Main Street Congratulates Speaker Johnson and House Republicans for Passing Pro-Small Business Health Reform Legislation (10)
ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Main Street Congratulates Speaker Johnson and House Republicans for Passing Pro-Small Business Health Reform Legislation Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to House Republicans passing the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act: "Speaker Johnson and his colleagues are proving that Republicans are the party of meaningful healthc more PR

Johnson Votes Against Republican Health Care Plan, Urges Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes Against Republican Health Care Plan, Urges Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Vote * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted against the Republican health care plan. The plan would raise health care costs, effectively bans abortion coverage, and kicks millions of people off their insurance. It also fails to extend the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) tax credits credits t more PR

KBR Earns Recognition from Amazon Web Services for Expertise in Cloud Migration (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Earns Recognition from Amazon Web Services for Expertise in Cloud Migration * HOUSTON, December 17, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has earned the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Competency, a recognition of the company's expertise in cloud migration. Achieving this status required a rigorous evaluation more PR

KBR's Methanol Technology Selected by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for the First Biomethanol Plant in Saudi Arabia (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Methanol Technology Selected by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for the First Biomethanol Plant in Saudi Arabia * HOUSTON, December 16, 2025 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its PureMSM green methanol technology by Fikrat Al-Tadweer for a pioneering biomethanol plant in Saudi Arabia for transf more PR

Law Firm Applauds Return of Ten Commandments Monument to Kentucky's State Capitol Grounds (10)
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Law Firm Applauds Return of Ten Commandments Monument to Kentucky's State Capitol Grounds * Frankfort, KY Today, a permanent monument of the Ten Commandments was restored to the state Capitol grounds in Frankfort, Kentucky. The historic Ten Commandments monument was donated to the Commonwealth more PR

Lisbon overturns short-term rental rules that failed to cut housing costs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Lisbon overturns short-term rental rules that failed to cut housing costs * Airbnb has welcomed the news that Lisbon is overturning restrictions on short-term rentals that have failed to ease rising housing costs in the city. Lisbon's decision to overturn its rules comes as data shows short-term rental restrictions have failed to deliver on their promise of makin more PR

Live Frogs Sliced Open for Meat; Amarillo Shop Asked to Stop Selling Them Following New PETA Asia Investigation (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Live Frogs Sliced Open for Meat; Amarillo Shop Asked to Stop Selling Them Following New PETA Asia Investigation Amarillo, Texas - New footage from a PETA Asia undercover investigation in Thailand shows frogs destined for U.S. grocery stores were cut open while they were unconscious, and others were sold to markets in Asia where their mutilated bodies are put on display with their more PR

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 19-Suite Retail Property in Richardson, Texas (10)
ENCINO, California, Dec. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 19-Suite Retail Property in Richardson, Texas RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Campbell Junction, a 19-suite retail property in Richardson, Texas. "Campbell Junction sits at a hig more PR

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 236-Unit Self-Storage Property in Laredo, Texas (10)
ENCINO, California, Dec. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 236-Unit Self-Storage Property in Laredo, Texas LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Sandoval Storage, a 236-unit self-storage property in Laredo, Texas. "Marcus & Millichap assisted t more PR

McCaul Discusses Combating the Scourge of Human Trafficking With Task Force Hearing Witnesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Combating the Scourge of Human Trafficking With Task Force Hearing Witnesses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events questioned witnesses at a hearing entitled "A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings." McCaul discussed the Department of Hom more PR

Netflix and IHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top IHeartPodcasts (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more Top comedic talent including "Dear Chelsea" with Chelse more PR

NewsNation Announces Expansion of Live News Programming Beginning Late January 2026 (10)
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * NewsNation Announces Expansion of Live News Programming Beginning Late January 2026 * Jesse Weber to Host a Live News Program Weeknights at 11 p.m. ET Network Will Expand Live News Coverage on Saturdays and Sundays CHICAGO, IL (December 17, 2025) - NewsNation today announced several additions to its programming lineup, including a new weeknight h more PR

On Small Business Saturday, American Express Reaches Goal to Drive $100 Billion in Consumer-Reported Spending at Small Businesses from 2021 through 2025 and Announces Over $10 million to Fund Shop Small Grants (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * On Small Business Saturday, American Express Reaches Goal to Drive $100 Billion in Consumer-Reported Spending at Small Businesses from 2021 through 2025 and Announces Over $10 million to Fund Shop Small Grants * Small business owners Drew and Stephanie Thomas, with their daughter Krystal, at their business Drew's Place in Fort Worth, Texas On its 16th annual Small Business Satur more PR

PASSED: Sens. Moran, Cruz's ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety Standards After DCA Tragedy (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Cruz's ROTOR Act to Improve Aviation Safety Standards After DCA Tragedy * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, bipartisan aviation safety legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - and Ted Cruz (R- more PR

Rep. Al Green Sponsors an Amendment Ensuring Low-Income Households' Access to Disaster Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Sponsors an Amendment Ensuring Low-Income Households' Access to Disaster Resources * (Washington, DC) On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Markup of Various Measures. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here (lin more PR

Rep. Doggett Condemns Republican Plan Replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Condemns Republican Plan Replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare * Contact: Luis Botello Faz (link sends email) Watch the Congressman's remarks here (link is external) Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, spoke out against the Republican-created health care crisis. After previously rejecting Rep. Doggett's amendment to maintain the  more PR

Rep. Pfluger Lays Out Plan to Modernize Public Safety Communications and Strengthen Emergency Preparedness (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Lays Out Plan to Modernize Public Safety Communications and Strengthen Emergency Preparedness * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) outlined his plan to modernize public safety communications and improve emergency preparedness for rural communities during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing focused on strengthening emergency alert more PR

Rep. Roy's Statement on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's Statement on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act * December 17, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Wednesday afternoon on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act: "Today, in consideration of H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would criminalize those providing so-called "gender-affirming care" t more PR

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes YES to Lower Cost of Healthcare and Provide Better Choices for All Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes YES to Lower Cost of Healthcare and Provide Better Choices for All Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation that reforms America's healthcare system by improving healthcare options, expanding choice, lowering premiums for all  more PR

Rep. Weber Introduces Legislation to Establish Voluntary Standards for Environmental Packaging Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Legislation to Establish Voluntary Standards for Environmental Packaging Claims * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to establish the first voluntary federal standard for environmental claims on packaging and put an end to misleading "green" labels that confuse consume more PR

Showing up for the team: Chris Gutierrez named Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Showing up for the team: Chris Gutierrez named Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game * Every football team relies on players who are dependable, disciplined and ready to step up when they're needed. For Entergy Texas relay technician Chris Guitierrez, that mindset extends far beyond the field, and is reflected in the hard work that has earned him recognition as Lineman of the Game during th more PR

Special Events Task Force Chairman McCaul Gives Opening Remarks at Human Trafficking Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Special Events Task Force Chairman McCaul Gives Opening Remarks at Human Trafficking Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events held a hearing entitled "A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings."Click to watch (link is external) Full Transcript of McCaul more PR

Statement Regarding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Announcement of Reforms for Military Chaplains (10)
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Statement Regarding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Announcement of Reforms for Military Chaplains * Washington, D.C. Late yesterday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced several reforms that will restore the freedom and importance of military chaplains throughout the United States military more PR

TCC and CBRE IM Announce 100K-SF Lease at Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville, New Jersey (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC and CBRE IM Announce 100K-SF Lease at Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville, New Jersey Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner CBRE Investment Management, have announced the signing of a 100,500-square-foot lease at Arsenal Trade Center (Arsenal), a three-building, nearly 1.1 million-square-foot logistics de more PR

Texas A&M University names Dr. Angela Wilson as vice president for research (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M University names Dr. Angela Wilson as vice president for research * After a national search that drew top-tier candidates, Texas A&M University has appointed Dr. Angela Wilson, a nationally recognized research leader and distinguished scholar, as its next vice president for research, effective April 1, 2026. Wilson joins Texas A&M from Michigan State University (MSU), where she serves as both a more PR

TPPF: New 2nd Amendment Case Challenges Selective Granting of Constitutional Rights (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF: New 2nd Amendment Case Challenges Selective Granting of Constitutional Rights * AUSTIN - Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed suit in federal court, on behalf of two Texas gun owners, challenging a federal law that criminalizes the carrying of a firearm onto postal service property (including the parking lot). This case could have broader implications for any American who si more PR

University of Texas Medical Branch: Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon Chosen for Leadership Program for Outstanding Mid-career Cardiologists (10)
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon chosen for leadership program for outstanding mid-career cardiologists UTMB cardiologist Dr. Esosa Odigie-Okon, MD,MSc,FACC, has been chosen by the American College of Cardiology to participate in its Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women's Leadership Institute. Dr. Odigie-Okon, a clinical assistant professor in cardiology, is the medical director of the Cardiac MRI  more PR

Virginia Union's Curtis Allen and Livingstone's Kenyon Garner Headline the 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches All-America Teams (10)
WACO, Texas, Dec. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Virginia Union's Curtis Allen and Livingstone's Kenyon Garner Headline the 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches All-America Teams * Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen and Livingstone defensive lineman Kenyon Garner headline the 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. Allen, a Harlon Hill Trophy finalist,  more PR

WHO newborn health leader calls for resilient, equity-driven global health systems at Rice360 event (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * WHO newborn health leader calls for resilient, equity-driven global health systems at Rice360 event * Queen Dube, Newborn Health Program lead at the World Health Organization, delivered the third and final lecture in the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies Seminar Series Dec. 3, offering a global perspective on the future of newborn health and the urgent need to rethink how care systems are desig more PR

Why sexual assault care falls short in rural areas (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Why sexual assault care falls short in rural areas * Survivors of sexual assault in rural communities often struggle to access specialized care. New research from The University of Texas at Arlington helps explain why. Nurses in these areas face significant hurdles in becoming certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), professionals trained to provide trauma-informed care an more PR