AUSTIN, TX — As the Third Called Special Session of the 87th Texas Legislature comes to an end, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa co-authored Senate Bill 8, legislation that will provide funding for projects in the…
AUSTIN, TX — Yesterday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 4 by Senator Joan Huffman which outlines the Texas Senate district boundaries that will be in place for the next ten years. Juan "Chuy"…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopted a resolution directing TRS staff to prepare and issue the 13th check authorized by the Texas Legislature during the Second Called Special Session.…
AUSTIN, TX — On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services awarded $5.2 million to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) in grant funding to support its Nurse Family Partnership program.…
On Labor Day we recognize workers across our great state and nation and honor their sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. Our workers keep our families healthy, our children educated, our food supply stocked, and keep our…
AUSTIN, TX — September 1, 2021, is the first day of the new state budget that was approved by the Texas Legislature in May of this year. The state's $248 billion budget for the next…
AUSTIN, TX — September 1, 2021, is the first day of the new state budget that was approved by the Texas Legislature in May of this year. The state's $248 billion budget for the next…
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas Workforce Commissioner representing Labor, Julian Alvarez presented a Texas Talent Connection grant award to Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA). Commissioner Alvarez presented the grant check to representatives of…
The challenges we are facing at the border with the immigrants seeking asylum is now a crisis. The finger pointing and political rhetoric from Republicans and Democrats must end and we should come together to…
The Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 ("District") continues to prove it is an unnecessary layer of government that has outgrown its purpose. To the detriment of McAllen residents, the District will increase rates…