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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2026-02-12 ( 107 items )  
$1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * $1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory A transformative $1 million gift from Richard and Marilyn Lynch has made possible the creation of the Richard and Marilyn Lynch Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory in the University of Wyoming's Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The gift, made through a donor-advised fund to the UW Foundation, will advance cutting-edge research and education aimed more PR

'The Heart Tells a Story' UTRGV Researcher Finds Lifelong Heart-brain Connections Between Blood Pressure and Cognition (10)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * "The heart tells a story" UTRGV researcher finds lifelong heart-brain connections between blood pressure and cognition February is American Heart Month By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - FEB. 11, 2026 - Every time our heart beats, blood pressure travels through our arteries to ensure that organs receive blood and nutrients -- a rhythm we rarely think about, but one that quietly shapes how we live, age, and remember. This Febr more PR

'USGS Report Warns of Growing Mineral Supply Chain Risks as Critical List Expands' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued 'Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026,' a 222 page statistical overview of U.S. and global nonfuel minerals authored by scientists in the National Minerals Information Center and approved for publication on February 6, 2026. The publication, produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's science bureau in Reston, Virginia, compiles 2025 production data, trade patterns and policy actions across more than 90 mineral commodities. Released in February 2026, the report undersco more PR

American Center for Law and Justice: Details Newly Released in El Paso Military Action (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Details Newly Released in El Paso Military Action By Logan Sekulow The U.S. military just released details following a major threat to U.S. airspace near El Paso. Mexican drug cartels' drones breached our airspace, leading to our military taking them out. As a result, the FAA temporarily shut down El Paso International Airport for 10 days before announcing within hours that air traffic would resume shortly thereafter. As reported: The Trump adm more PR

American Families United Report Says Immigration Policies Are Tearing Mixed-Status Families Apart (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Collateral Damage: How Immigration Policy Harms U.S. Citizens in Mixed-Status Marriages - A report from American Families United, Bensalem, Pennsylvania - January 2026 (21 pages) * * * American Families United issued a report that draws on the results of its 2025 national survey of U.S. citizens married to noncitizen spouses without legal status, finding that current immigration laws and enforcement practices contribute to pervasive hardship, instability and family separation. It shows that many couples have l more ST

Arizona Department of Transportation Selects Coffman-Fisher and Stantec Design-build Team for Final Segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Improvements (10)
EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 12 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news: * * * Arizona Department of Transportation selects Coffman-Fisher and Stantec design-build team for final segment of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvements $410 million project will improve connectivity and safety along one of Arizona's most congested commuter routes * The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has selected the Coffman-Fisher design-build team, consisting of Coffman Specialties, Inc., Fisher Sand & Gravel Company more PR

Arrington Fights for Voter Integrity, Urges Passage of SAVE America Act on House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Fights for Voter Integrity, Urges Passage of SAVE America Act on House Floor * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in support of the SAVE America Act ( H.R. 7296 ), legislation that requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and requires photo identification to vote in federal elections. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Del more PR

AT&T FirstNet President Agnew Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide an update on the FirstNet network and AT&T's esse more PR

Attorney General Paxton Sues Snapchat for Deceiving Parents, Endangering Texas Kids by Exposing Them to Addictive Features, and Serving as a Breeding Ground for Obscene Conduct (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Sues Snapchat for Deceiving Parents, Endangering Texas Kids by Exposing Them to Addictive Features, and Serving as a Breeding Ground for Obscene Conduct * Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. ("Snapchat") for failing to adequately warn parents and consumers about inappropriate material on the platform and the app's addictive design. The lawsuit alleges that creators of Snapchat knowingly mi more PR

Bloomberg: US Company Ties to Foreign Adversaries Targeted in GOP Tax Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg: US Company Ties to Foreign Adversaries Targeted in GOP Tax Bill * Businesses that use technology controlled by the Chinese government and other adversary nations would lose lucrative tax breaks under legislation proposed by a House Republican tax-writer. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) is filing legislation obtained by Bloomberg Tax that would prevent businesses from claiming bonus depreciation, research and development expensing and c more PR

Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour (10)
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Boots on the Ground: Altus AFB Command Team Goes Behind the Scenes of Flight Safety with USDA in Hands-On Tour By Airman 1st Class Emma Wright, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team partnered with the base's safety team along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife specialists at Altus Air Force Base as part of the ongoing hands-on immersion tou more PR

Building batteries that don't break in the cold (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Building batteries that don't break in the cold * Extreme winter weather can strain power systems, stall electric vehicles and leave backup batteries unable to deliver energy when it is most needed. Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a battery design that continues operating through the coldest conditions. The team, led by Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, professor of chemical engineering and associate dean for research in the College of Engineer more PR

Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering * Carnegie Mellon University's standing as a powerhouse in engineering research is underscored by the election of Jonathan Cagan (opens in new window), CMU President Farnam Jahanian (opens in new window), and alumnus Ira J. Pitel to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (opens in new window) 's 2026 class. Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distincti more PR

CAPAC, House and Senate Democrats Welcome Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC, House and Senate Democrats Welcome Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace * Photos are available here (link is external). WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) led 22 House and Senate Democrats in welcoming nineteen Buddhist Monks as they finished their 2,300-mile-long Walk for Peace (link is external) pilgrimage to our nation's capital. The Venerable Monks started their more PR

Castro, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical PACT Act Benefits to Panama Canal Zone Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical PACT Act Benefits to Panama Canal Zone Veterans * February 11, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) led more than a dozen of their colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure veterans who served in the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) and were exposed to  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas 800 (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Habeas 800 Habeas corpus cases have soared past the 800 mark in Minnesota for 2026, so far, even as higher courts look to limit the practice. As of this afteroon, some 819 habeas cases have been filed in federal court, each seeking the release of one or more illegal aliens held in ICE detention. Down i more PR

Chairman Arrington on CBO Baseline: 'We Must Reverse the Curse!' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on CBO Baseline: 'We must Reverse the Curse!' Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published its updated baseline, the annual Budget and Economic Outlook. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "While I agree with CBO's projection that mounting mandatory spending driven by demographics continues at an unsustainab more PR

Chairman Arrington on January Jobs Report: 'Republican Policies are Working' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on January Jobs Report: 'Republican policies are working' House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the January jobs report: Today's blockbuster jobs report is proof President Trump's and Republicans' America First, pro-growth policies enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill--permanent tax relief, energy deregulation, and reduced fed more PR

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS Presents Speaker Lineup for World Chemical Forum 2026 (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS Presents Speaker Lineup for World Chemical Forum 2026 * The premier event returns to Texas, convening global leaders from across the chemical and energy value chains to navigate the evolving industry landscape Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company and a leading provider of energy pricing, news, and analytics, announced today the speaker lineup for the  more PR

Committee Advances Legislation Supporting America's Ranchers, Establishing Two New National Parks and Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Legislation Supporting America's Ranchers, Establishing Two New National Parks and Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported twelve bills, including legislation to establish Wisconsin's first national park and Arizona's fourth national park, provide parity to federal grassland grazing permits, secure miner more PR

Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement: "The highly consequential decision by the FAA to shut down the El Paso Airport for 10 days is unprecedented and resulted in significant concern in the community. From what my office and I have been able to gather overnight and early this morning, there is no immediate threat to the community or surrounding ar more PR

De La Cruz's Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act Passes the House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act Passes the House Floor * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act passed the House floor. The legislation addresses needed improvements for the Federal Reserve's discount window operations and technology to better equip the mechanism to serve depository institutions, including community banks. This is De La C more PR

De La Cruz: Expanding Housing Affordability Through The Housing for the 21st Century Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz: Expanding Housing Affordability Through The Housing for the 21st Century Act * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) spoke in support of Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill's Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation increases the housing supply by reducing overregulation and modernizing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. The legislative package includes three of De La C more PR

Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller & Cedar Park Celebrate Foster Care Center of Excellence Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller & Cedar Park Celebrate Foster Care Center of Excellence Awards * Dell Children's Medical Group Primary Care Pediatrics Mueller and Cedar Park hosted a recognition event to celebrate their designation as one of the first Superior HealthPlan's Foster Care Centers of Excellence in the Austin area. This distinction acknowledges our commitment to pr more PR

Durbin Criticizes President Trump For Disparaging Somali Americans, Refugees During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Criticizes President Trump For Disparaging Somali Americans, Refugees During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * February 10, 2026 "This racism should have no place in our society or in our immigration system. And it should have no place in this Committee," said Durbin during his opening remarks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remar more PR

East Texas A&M Recognized Among Top A&M System Schools in U.S. News Online Program Rankings (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 12 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Recognized Among Top A&M System Schools in U.S. News Online Program Rankings East Texas A&M University stood strong alongside fellow Texas A&M University System institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of online programs. Released this month, the rankings place East Texas A&M among the top three Texas A&M System schools in Texas across five online program catego more PR

Elevated Style Meets Modern Power in the Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander (10)
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Elevated Style Meets Modern Power in the Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander * * Highlander Reimagined for 2027, with All-New, Head-Turning Style, Elevated Comfort, and All-Electric Powertrain * Spacious Three-Row SUV with Seating for Up to Seven and Over 45-Cubic Feet of Rear Storage with Third Row Folded Flat * Equipped with The Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia and Toyota Safety Sense Systems * Assembled in the U.S. at more PR

EPA Proposes Approval for Oklahoma Air Quality Plan Regarding Sulfur Dioxide Transport (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a portion of the Oklahoma state implementation plan focused on interstate transport of air pollution. The proposal addresses the "good neighbor" provision of the Clean Air Act for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard. Under the Clean Air Act, Oklahoma must ensure its emissions do not interfere with the ability of neighboring states to maintain federal air quality standards. The Environmental Protection A more PR

ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring two ranked-vs.-ranked matchups: No. 21 North Carol more PR

Europe Poised to Help Firms Profit From U.S.-controlled Venezuelan Oil (10)
LONDON, England, Feb. 11 -- Global Witness, an organization that works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption and human rights abuses worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Europe poised to help firms profit from U.S.-controlled Venezuelan oil Europe is poised to help U.S. firms profit from Venezuelan oil, having last year imported over half a billion dollars' worth of diesel from the U.S.' leading refiner of Venezuelan oil, according to analysis by Global Witness. * Reviewing  more PR

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claimed credit for 48 attacks, including an assault on  more PR

FCC Amends Table of FM Allotments for 3 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission adopted a report and order to amend the Table of FM Allotments for Alabama, California and Texas. This action substitutes various channels to resolve compliance issues regarding minimum distance separation and city-grade coverage requirements. In Alabama, the agency substituted Channel 277A for vacant Channel 221A at Hamilton. This allotment requires a site restriction of 7 kilometers north of the community. In California, Channel 261B1 replaced vacant Channel 261B at Coaling more PR

Forged in Service: A USU Student's Path from Allied Health to Medicine (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Forged in Service: A USU Student's Path from Allied Health to Medicine * When 2nd Lt. John Howard arrived at the Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine in August 2025, he brought with him more than academic preparation-he carried years of enlisted military experience, hands-on clinical training, and a degree from USU's own College of Allied Health Sciences. Today, Howard represents a powerful example of how military education ca more PR

Founder of Beverage Company Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Defrauding Investors of Millions of Dollars (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Founder of Beverage Company Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Defrauding Investors of Millions of Dollars The founder and executive chairman of a now-defunct beverage company was sentenced yesterday for lying to solicit investments, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced. Todd O'Gara, 46, of Austin, Texas and Reno, Nevada previously pled guilty to one count of wire fraud before U.S. D more PR

Frank Harris, Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Larry Coker to be inducted into San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Frank Harris, Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Larry Coker to be inducted into San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame * Former UTSA star quarterback Frank Harris, former UTSA All-American Tameka Roberts-Nunez and former UTSA head football coach Larry Coker will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame, as the 2026 class was unveiled in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Alamodome. Harris, Roberts-Nunez and Coker are joined by James Fe more PR

GAO Dismisses East Coast Flight Services Protest Over Air Force Flight Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest by East Coast Flight Services Inc., Easton, Maryland. The decision, which was issued on Jan. 7, 2026, clears the way for CSI Aviation Inc., Killeen, Texas, to proceed with a $20 million contract for fixed-wing flight services issued by the U.S. Transportation Command. The protest was dismissed because ECFS failed to establish a valid legal or factual basis for challenging the agency's decision. The ruling serves as a reminder that simply being the lowe more ST

GAO report examines status of CFPB reorganization (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * GAO report examines status of CFPB reorganization * A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines the status of CFPB's reorganization efforts, noting the bureau has "taken actions to reduce the size and scope of its activities and staffing." It was requested by several lawmakers, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., and Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Bill Foster, D-Ill., and Al Green, D more PR

Geofence & Keyword Searches - Reverse Warrants & the Fourth Amendment Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:" (Continued form Part 1 of 2) * * * Constitutionality of Geofence Searches As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, and if so, whether a judicial warrant provides sat more PR

Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $21,771,000 has been extended to Davie Defense. "With the best business climate in the nation, Texa more PR

Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly disclose third-party litigation funding, including foreign funding, in mass tort and class action  more PR

Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Grassley Proposes Third-Party Litigation Funding Reform, Foreign Reporting Requirements Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act. The legislation would require parties to publicly disclose third-party litigation funding, including fo more PR

Heart disease risk factors appeared at younger age among South Asian adults in the U.S. (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart disease risk factors appeared at younger age among South Asian adults in the U.S. * Research Highlights: * South Asian adults begin developing risk factors for heart disease earlier-by their mid-40s-according to an analysis of data from two long-running health studies in the United States. * Despite healthier lifestyle/behaviors, such as higher diet quality, lower alcohol use and comparable exercise levels, S more PR

House Committee on Small Business Reports Three Bills Favorably to the House (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * The House Committee on Small Business Reports Three 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 the Committee passed all three bills considered. Chairman Williams issued the following statement after today's markup. "Under President Trump's leadership, the House Committee o more PR

Hydrite Chemical Co. Expands Laurens County Operations (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Hydrite Chemical Co.: * * * Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs * Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company's $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded in 1929, Hydrite offers a wide range of sustainable solutions that keep food safe, more PR

Illegal alien sentenced for third narcotics violation (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sentenced for third narcotics violation * McALLEN, Texas - A 50-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine found in his vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Delber Turrubiates-Garcia pleaded guilty April 25, 2025. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton has now ordered Turrubiates more PR

Inaugural Meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society * SEMBACH, Germany - U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud, commander of Medical Readiness Command, Europe, director of Defense Health Network Europe and 21st Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps was guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Caduceus Society held Feb. 10 at the Sembach Chapel. The inaugural event marked the beginning of an informal forum dedi more PR

Industry partnership drives Texas A&M study on tylosin use and liver abscess control (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Industry partnership drives Texas A&M study on tylosin use and liver abscess control * As consumer demand for beef continues to reach historic highs, feedlot operators are paying close attention to anything that affects cattle health, performance and carcass value -including liver abscesses, a long-standing and costly challenge in feedlot cattle. To help address that issue, researchers from Texas A&M's Veterinary, Education, Research and Outreach (VER more PR

Interdisciplinary Participation Grows as TCU Ranks Super Bowl Ads for USA Today (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Interdisciplinary Participation Grows as TCU Ranks Super Bowl Ads for USA Today If TCU is a repeat champion, then its College of Fine Arts is a new draft pick. For the second year in a row, Texas Christian University was included in the USA Today Ad Meter School Spotlight program. Sixteen higher education institutions rated national Super Bowl commercials, evaluating what resonated, what they liked most and what fell short. USA Today then publishes the  more PR

Job Creators Network Statement on January Jobs Report (10)
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on January Jobs Report Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the January jobs report, which showed 130,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate increased to 62.5%: "January's strong jobs report smashed expectations and signals a turning point in the US labor market where job creation finally catches up with broader s more PR

Kennedy, Grassley, colleagues introduce bill to expose third-party funding behind lawsuits (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, colleagues introduce bill to expose third-party funding behind lawsuits * WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act, which would require third-party funders of class action or mass tort lawsuits to disclose their payments. "The American people deserve to k more PR

LC State Student Places Second at Regional Trap Shooting Championship (10)
LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 12 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State student places second at regional trap shooting championship The Lewis-Clark State College trap and skeet club secured its first podium finish in the ACUI/SCTP Clay Targets 2026 Spring West Coast Conference Championships. Oliver Severs, who is in his final year of an engineering technology associate degree with a civil engineering emphasis, took second place at the competition held Jan. 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Severs set the team's re more PR

Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Kansas Afford Care They Require (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Kansas Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Senate Committee Passage, Urges Swift Floor Vote TOPEKA, KANSAS - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization commends I more PR

Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways * Texas A&M University 's Life Sciences Network recently brought together six graduate programs to introduce Texas A&M students to advanced training pathways in the life sciences. The symposium highlighted how interdisciplinary, human-health-focused science is shaping the future of graduate education and r more PR

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Execute Sale of Multi-Tenant Medical Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas (10)
ENCINO, California, Feb. 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Execute Sale of Multi-Tenant Medical Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas 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 Overton Park Professional Center, a multi-tenant medical office center in Fort Worth, Texas. "Fort Worth remains a top target for out of state capital  more PR

Marketing alum's career takes him to rooms with NFL, MLB up-and-comers (10)
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Marketing alum's career takes him to rooms with NFL, MLB up-and-comers * It's not unusual for Jordan Brown '13 to find himself in rooms with NFL and MLB up-and-comers. Brown works at Code Eleven Agency (formerly known as Stack Sports), a grassroots experiential marketing agency that specializes in connecting brands with elite athletes through high-end, invite-only competition and showcases within the sports industry. Through his position as the strategic more PR

McCaul Questions Acting ICE Director Lyons at Homeland Security Committee Hearing on DHS Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Questions Acting ICE Director Lyons at Homeland Security Committee Hearing on DHS Oversight * WASHINGTON - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on HomelandSecurity -questioned Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons at a committee hearing, entitled "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE, CBP, and USCIS."Click to watch (link is external) Full Exchange: McCaul: A de more PR

McCaul Returns from Mexico with Bipartisan Delegation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Returns from Mexico with Bipartisan Delegation * WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul -chairman of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group (IPG) -led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Mexico. While there, the delegation met with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials to identify ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on pressing topics includin more PR

McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cripple Russian Oil Revenue (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cripple Russian Oil Revenue * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -introduced the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits (DROP) Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation requires targeted sanctions on any foreign person or entity involved in the purchase, importation, or facilitation of Russian-origin crude oil and more PR

Metabolic clues emerge from new molecular map of Alzheimer's (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Metabolic clues emerge from new molecular map of Alzheimer's * Rice University scientists have developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer's brain in an animal model. The findings help advance understanding of Alzheimer's onset and progression, a disease that kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The Rice team used a light-based imaging technique and machine learning to analyze tissue samples from  more PR

MICHELIN Guide Expands Colorado Coverage to Entire State (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Expands Colorado Coverage to Entire State * DENVER - The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is thrilled to announce that the MICHELIN Guide will officially expand its coverage to the entire state of Colorado. This milestone represents a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the depth and diversity of Colorado's culinary scene. "I' more PR

Moran Introduces Legislation to Prevent Federal Tax Incentives from Supporting Foreign Adversary-Controlled Technology (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Introduces Legislation to Prevent Federal Tax Incentives from Supporting Foreign Adversary-Controlled Technology * U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) today introduced the Deterring Adversarial Access to Americans' Data Act, legislation to disincentivize the use of foreign adversary-controlled technology by denying key tax incentives to companies that use such technology. The legislation closes a gap in current law by amending the Internal R more PR

Navy Defeats Bid Protest Over Prefabricated Secure Modular Building Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Assisted Building Solutions LLC, Frisco, Texas, upholding a U.S. Navy contract award to CenCore LLC, Springville, Utah. The contract, valued at over $43.5 million, involves the design and installation of high-security modular buildings at the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. The core of the dispute involved strict security requirements known as Intelligence Community Directive 705. These standards are essential for facilities handling sensit more ST

Navy Public Affairs renames, realigns to deliver more capable forces (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Public Affairs renames, realigns to deliver more capable forces * NORFOLK, Virginia - Marking a significant reorganization of expeditionary public affairs forces, the Navy redesignated Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) Headquarters as Navy Public Affairs Command (NPAC) and renamed all subordinate units Fleet Public Affairs Centers (FLTPACENs) Jan. 9. The name changes signify a move from a "s more PR

New report shows how short-term rentals can help meet demand during LA28 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTravel] (TNSrpt) -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New report shows how short-term rentals can help meet demand during LA28 * A new report by Deloitte examines how lodging demand during the LA28 Olympic Games could exceed typical market capacity during peak competition days. The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place primarily across Los Angeles County and Orange County and are expected to draw 15 million visitors from around the world, creat more PR

OAH Joins PEN America Letter Urging Rescission of Censorship Policies (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The Organization of American Historians issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * OAH Joins PEN America Letter Urging Rescission of Censorship Policies The Organization of American Historians has joined as a signatory a letter (https://pen.org/pen-america-partners-call-on-texas-am-rescind-censorship-policies/) by PEN America to the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University. The February 10 letter requests Texas A&M rescind two policies that have resulted in the censorship of academic courses across the more PR

Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, Texas A&M study finds (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, Texas A&M study finds * Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development who studies how nature can be used as a learning environment, said the benefits of outdoor learning may ev more PR

Perryman Group Economic Analysis Shows Tort Reform Aids Florida Property and Casualty Insurance Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Benefits of Effects of Tort Reform on Property and Casualty Insurance Rates in the State of Florida - A report from Perryman Group, Waco, Texas - February 2026 (23 pages) * * * The Perryman Group issued a report that assesses economic impacts of recent legislative changes in Florida's tort system, emphasizing how reforms have strengthened the insurance market and broader state economy. The study finds that adjustments to negligence standards, limitations on attorney fees and other civil justice re more ST

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Association of Community College Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Association of Community College Leaders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Texas Association of Community College trustees and Texas students to discuss improving workforce readiness, supporting Pell Grants, and preparing Texans to compete in high-demand, high-skill industries throughout the Lone Star State. Sen. Cornyn also highlighted the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which included several key provision more PR

Public Health Watch Report Criticizes Public Health Leadership And Policy Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Year One of RFKJr., Public Health Enemy #1 - A report from Public Health Watch, Austin, Texas - February 2026 (19 pages) * * * The Public Health Watch issued a report that offers a scathing assessment of the first year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration, arguing that his leadership has weakened core public health institutions and created new risks for population health. The report contends that sweeping personnel changes, policy rever more ST

Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing Slamming Attorney General Bondi's Epstein Cover-Up, Betrayal of the Principle of Justice for All (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing Slamming Attorney General Bondi's Epstein Cover-Up, Betrayal of the Principle of Justice for All Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining Attorney General Pam Bondi's failed leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including he more PR

Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Carson Statement on Closure of El Paso Airspace Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Andre Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the temporary closure of t more PR

Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae * Extreme environments -on Earth and beyond -limit human habitation due to high levels of soil contaminants, making food production difficult. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from Texas A&M University hope to rehabilitate extreme environments by integrating entomology, robotics, artificial more PR

Reed Seeks Urgent Answers on El Paso Airspace Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Seeks Urgent Answers on El Paso Airspace Closure * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to provide clarity to the American people, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is demanding swift clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) following conflicting more PR

Rep Veasey Calls Out Trump Administration for Drug Discount Scam (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Veasey Calls Out Trump Administration for Drug Discount Scam * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) called out Donald Trump and his administration's fraudulent attempt to swindle the American public through the online drug "discount" initiative, TrumpRx. Rep. Veasey underscored the urgent need to address the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States and raised serious concerns about the marketing and claims surroundi more PR

Rep. Al Green Questions SEC Chairman About Investigating Trump's Market Manipulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions SEC Chairman About Investigating Trump's Market Manipulation * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission." You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's remarks by clicking here (link is external).  more PR

Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Livestock Industry from New World Screwworm (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Livestock Industry from New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Safeguarding America's Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act or the SAFE CATTLE Act. This bill will establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to ca more PR

Rep. Kelly introduces two bills to hold gun industry accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly introduces two bills to hold gun industry accountable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced two bicameral bills to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. After years of evading commonsense consumer practices, the gun industry will be held to the same safety and marketing standards as other industries under Rep. Kelly's Responsible Firearms Marketing Act a more PR

Rep. Pfluger Blasts Anti-ICE Movement, Defends Law Enforcement in Homeland Security Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Blasts Anti-ICE Movement, Defends Law Enforcement in Homeland Security Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, defended ICE officers and federal immigration personnel during a full Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threats facing immigration officers. During the hearin more PR

Rep. Roy Leads Hearing Highlighting the Threat of Sharia Law in the United States (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Leads Hearing Highlighting the Threat of Sharia Law in the United States * February 11, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing titled, "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution." (link is external) The hearing exposed efforts to establish alternative, Sharia law- more PR

Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions Department of Homeland Security Leadership on Counter-UAS Activity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions Department of Homeland Security Leadership on Counter-UAS Activity * * Click here to watch * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership on the recent closure of airspace over El Paso and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) activity during today's House Committee on Appropriations hearing. Congressman Gonzales urged Transportation Security Administ more PR

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces the PROTECT Act of 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces the PROTECT Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026, which would prohibit U.S. universities from selling the intellectual property (IP) rights of research conducted by the university, their staff, or students to the government of a hostile nation, like China, Russia, or Iran. Currently,  more PR

Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, concludes today in San Antonio. The conference has featured top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and more PR

Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a press conference celebrating House passage of the SAVE more PR

Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer Wants to Shut DHS Down & Defund the Police (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer Wants to Shut DHS Down & Defund the Police * Senator Marshall Joins the Brian Kilmeade Show Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined the Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio to discuss the state of play on DHS funding, emphasizing Republicans' commitment to law and order, and key legislation, including the Working Families Tax Cuts that will bring down the cost of living for more PR

Southern Methodist University: Screen Time Shapes Not Just How Many Words Toddlers Learn, But Which Ones (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Screen time shapes not just how many words toddlers learn, but which ones SMU research finds parent personality and child temperament also influence digital media's effects on language development. * The videos toddlers watch may be reshaping their vocabularies in unexpected ways, according to new research from SMU. Two related studies led by SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker found that children who spend more time watching videos and TV learn different t more PR

State Violence and Community Resistance in Minnesota (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * State Violence and Community Resistance in Minnesota * Ida Sawyer, crisis and conflict director at Human Rights Watch, and Nicole Widdersheim, deputy Washington director, traveled to Minnesota in early February to document the impact of the federal government's "Operation Metro Surge." Since late 2025, armed federal agents have descended on the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and elsewhere in Minnesota in the thousands, unleashing a  more PR

Statement Regarding Removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from President's Religious Liberty Commission (10)
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 11 [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 Removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from President's Religious Liberty Commission * Washington, DC -The following statement regarding the removal of Carrie Prejean Boller from the President's Religious Liberty Commission may be attributed to Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel for First Liberty Institute, and more PR

Study finds gaps in concussion reporting across Texas high schools (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study finds gaps in concussion reporting across Texas high schools * DALLAS - Feb. 11, 2026 - Fewer concussions were reported among Texas high school athletes and students in urban and lower-income districts than in higher-income suburban districts despite larger enrollments, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in a study. The research, published in Sage Open Pediatrics, was based on data collected through th more PR

Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Reclaiming Harsh Habitats With Black Soldier Fly Larvae (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments. By Alyssa Schaechinger Extreme environments -- on Earth and beyond -- limit human habitation due to high levels of contaminants in the soil, making it difficult for food production. With instrumental funding from the WoodNext Foundation, researchers from more PR

Texas Supreme Court Hears Landmark Detransitioner Case That Could Reshape Medical Malpractice Law Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Texas Supreme Court Hears Landmark Detransitioner Case That Could Reshape Medical Malpractice Law Nationwide * AUSTIN, TX -Today, the Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Soren Aldaco, an Independent Women ambassador and detransitioner seeking justice for what she says is medical malpractice that led to her double mastectomy at age 19. Last month, Independent Women's Features (IW Features) first more PR

Total Army builds unity of effort towards mobilization preparation (10)
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Total Army builds unity of effort towards mobilization preparation * FORT HOOD, Texas - Leaders assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and the 120th Infantry Brigade conducted a Mobilization Assessment Workshop, February 2-6, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of an upcoming mobilization for observer, coach/trainers that will prepare combat ready formations for deployments and overseas operations. "The purpose of the (MAW) i more PR

U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Julie Johnson for Texas's 33rd Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "Representative Ju more PR

UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions Top 10 companies linked to 44% of U.S. fossil fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions; report may be last to use federal data slated for suspension * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) today published a new Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index, more PR

University of Houston Report Compares Public Perceptions In Houston And Chicago (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- On the Right Track? Public Perceptions in Houston and Chicago - A report from University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, Texas - February 2026 (6 pages) * * * The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs issued a report comparing how residents of the two major U.S. cities evaluate economic conditions and political direction at the local, state and national levels. Drawing on survey data from Houston's SPACE City Panel and the ChicagoSpeaks poll, the analysis highlights widespread nationa more ST

University of Houston Report Says New Texas School Voucher Program Will Be Limited In Scope Despite Public Misperceptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Education Savings Accounts in Texas: What Houstonians Expect from SB2 Vouchers - A report from University of Houston, Texas - January 2026 (8 pages) * * * The University of Houston issued a report analyzing public attitudes and projected impacts of Texas's newly created school voucher program under Senate Bill 2, finding that widespread public misconceptions overstate the program's immediate effects on public schools and family choices. The study shows that although many Texas residents expect broad uptake and more ST

University of Houston Survey Report Tracks Texas Senate Primary Dynamics (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- TEXAS PRIMARIES 2026: Republican & Democratic U.S. Senate Primaries & Evaluations of President Trump - A report from University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, Texas - February 2026 (25 pages) * * * The University of Houston Hobby School Of Public Affairs issued a report detailing the findings of its statewide survey of likely voters in Texas ahead of the March 2026 Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate primaries, examining voter preferences, candidate evaluations and potential general election matc more ST

University of Houston: Hobby School Survey - Competitive Primary Season Leaves Key Texas Races Up for Grabs (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Hobby School Survey: Competitive Primary Season Leaves Key Texas Races Up for Grabs Survey Suggests Some Party Nominations Are Headed for a Runoff Key Takeaways * In the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general, Chip Roy leads with 33% of the vote, followed by Mayes Middleton at 23%, Joan Huffman at 13% and Aaron Reitz at 6%. * Nathan Johnson leads the Democratic nomination for attorney general with 25% of the vote, followed by Joe Jawor more PR

University of Texas Dallas: Distinguished Researcher Elected to National Academy of Engineering (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Distinguished Researcher Elected to National Academy of Engineering By Kim Horner Dr. Bruce Gnade, professor emeritus of materials science and engineering and director of workforce development at the North Texas Semiconductor Institute at The University of Texas at Dallas, was elected today as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Gnade is one of 130 memb more PR

University of Texas Dallas: Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Education Initiative To Strengthen Students' AI Literacy, Training By: Veronica Gonzalez The University of Texas at Dallas will receive $4 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Education to boost high school and college students' proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare them for the future workforce. UT Dallas is one of 18 institutions across the country to receive a grant from a $51 million pool through the Off more PR

University of Tubingen Study Finds How Fixed Surnames Reshaped First-Name Diversity and Disadvantage Asian Names in Western Systems (10)
TUBINGEN, Germany, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tubingen issued the following news release: * * * What's in a name? University of Tubingen-led team discovers parallels in the information structure of naming systems, with repercussions for those with Asian names * First names in Western countries today are more diverse than they were before early modern states evolved. This difference started to emerge in the 17th century in response to a change that took place in the naming system in large parts of Europe and the English-speaking  more PR

Urgent need for school-housing partnerships to support students facing housing instability, according to new USC Rossier study (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Urgent need for school-housing partnerships to support students facing housing instability, according to new USC Rossier study * Housing instability, often invisible to schools until it begins to disrupt attendance, learning or mental health, is a growing challenge for families with school-age children, according to new research. A recent policy scan led by USC Rossier Professor Huriya Jabbar, Harmonizing Sy more PR

USGS Models Show How Brownsville's Historic Resacas Move and Store Water (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5098, titled 'Water-Budget Simulations for Selected Watersheds in Cameron County, Texas, 2022-23,' by Darwin J. Ockerman and Namjeong Choi. Issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior and prepared in cooperation with the City of Brownsville, Texas, the 37 page report documents how a suite of hydrologic models was developed and calibrated to estimate runoff, evapotranspiration, storage changes and Rio Grande diversions for nine urban  more PR

UT San Antonio joins initiative to combat fungal infections (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio joins initiative to combat fungal infections * Fungal diseases in the United States are associated with about 7,300 deaths, 130,000 hospitalizations and millions of outpatient visits annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now UT San Antonio is collaborating with institutions across the nation to combat invasive fungal infections, a growing and severe public health threat -especially in hard-hit more PR

UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award (10)
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns National Research Award Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the American Society for Engineering Education 2026 Curtis W. McGraw Research Award-Non-PhD Granting Program Category. This is UT Tyler's second McGraw awardee in four years. The award recognizes Sundaravadivel's significant research achievements  more PR

WLF Paper Examines Local-Government Litigation and Proposes Pathways to State Preservation of Authority (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Paper Examines Local-Government Litigation and Proposes Pathways to State Preservation of Authority * * * "The solutions recommended in this paper are crucial to stopping this growing threat to state attorney general authority. This is not a partisan issue-both Democratic and Republican attorneys general face the same legal threat in their states." - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, from the Foreword * * * more PR

Wolters Kluwer Analysis Shows Insurance-Related Activity Driving Surge in Subpoena Volumes (10)
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, Feb. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer analysis shows insurance-related activity driving surge in subpoena volumes A new analysis from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance shows that insurance coverage disputes, aggressive surplus line insurer practices, and new privacy compliance rules fueled a 54% increase in California subpoena volumes spanning 2019 and  more PR

WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Multiple Child Rapists, Kidnappers, and Violent Assailants (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Multiple Child Rapists, Kidnappers, and Violent Assailants * While Democrats compared ICE to Nazis and the Secret Police, called our law enforcement thugs, and asked ICE Director Todd Lyons if he thought he was going to hell, our officers were arresting criminal illegal aliens across the country WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more crimi more PR