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Ozone Action Day: Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

Important reminders for the May 26 primary runoff

Important reminders for the May 26 primary runoff

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today reminded eligible voters that Election Day for primary runoff elections is Tuesday, May 26, and encouraged Texans to prepare for the polls. “Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of citizenship,” said Secretary Nelson. “As Texans head to the

CPSC recalls – May 22

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Asbestos Exposure; Imported by The Orb Factory

Texas job market steady in April

Texas job market steady in April

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas reached a total of 14,394,300 nonfarm jobs after adding 300 positions in April. Over the year, the state added 82,400 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force

Birdwell statement on U.S. Senate confirmation

To the Citizens of Texas Senate District 22: Today, the full U.S. Senate voted to confirm several nominees on the slate of nominations from President Trump placed before them. I’m pleased to report that my nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment was confirmed in

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Governor declares Texas the ‘financial capital of America’

DALLAS — Governor Greg Abbott today declared Texas as the “financial capital of America” at the Texas Bankers Association’s (TBA) 141st Annual Convention. “Texas would not be what it is today without our banks and other financial institutions,” said Governor Abbott. “Think of the massive tidal wave of economic growth

Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office launches new AI-integrated interactive website

Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office launches new AI-integrated interactive website

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new AI-integrated Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) website Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) website. The website harnesses cutting-edge AI technology to make it easier and faster for Texans to find the exact rules and forms they need for their industry, profession,