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schools in South Texas. These grants will fund career and technical education (CTE) training programs, helping schools purchase … many years, I have championed legislation and supported funding for initiatives like the JET grant program
Blanco as First Vice President.
NALEO Educational Fund is the nation’s leading non-profit, non-partisan organization … Bernal-Martinez, CEO of NALEO and NALEO Educational Fund, issued the
following statement:
"Senator Blanco's election
TWDB) approved $40,900,000 in principal forgiveness funding from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Emerging Contaminants … Supply Corporation (Sharyland WSC) in Hidalgo County. The funding will support planning, design, and construction of improvements
towards the district’s three existing Flood Infrastructure Fund projects, which are all currently in the design phase … million from the General Revenue Fund appropriated in House Bill 500 to provide funding for 34 infrastructure, flood
Legislature specifically directed TWDB to provide these funds to the City of Peñitas under Senate Bill … million from the General Revenue Fund appropriated in House Bill 500 to provide funding for 34 infrastructure, flood
critical water
infrastructure improvements at Fort Bliss.
The funding will support expanded water capacity at the Kay Bailey … Commission in the Office of the Governor, provides funding to
communities across Texas for infrastructure projects that strengthen
operations and maintenance facility for public transportation.
The funding includes $12.8 million in federal funds and $3.2 million … state funds awarded to El
Paso County in partnership with the El Paso Transit Authority. The project
principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Agua SUD serves the cities of Palmview, Peñitas … Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa expressed his support for this funding, stating, “Today’s action is a major investment
recommendation to address inconsistencies in how these funds are collected and utilized, particularly in smaller and rural communities
important program for our military communities. These grants fund critical infrastructure projects that improve the readiness and resilience … mission.” He added, “The Texas Legislature continues to fund this program in the state budget because our military
Services (DSHS) today announced the recipients of grant funding under the newly established Texas Spay and Neuter Program … Senate Finance Committee, a supporter of the funding for this program, highlighted the need for these services
Governor Rick Perry in 2009 to create and fund the BPU for the purpose of providing dedicated prosecution … Prosecution Unit. When we worked to establish and fund the BPU in 2009, our goal was to provide
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Dean Senator Zaffirini funds permanent scholarship for Daily Texan staffers
Senator Judith Zaffirini
efficiency
programs to customers; and
● Creating new programs funded with interconnection fees for larger load users.
Home Insurance … long-term.
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● Evaluate the sources of funding available to OCA for purchase, rental, or
construction of these
also working as their volunteer teacher and raising funds for them through the Laredo High Hope Volunteers
South Texas International Airport in Edinburg. These funds were allocated to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through … agreement with the City of Edinburg to fund important infrastructure improvements at the airport.
Senator Hinojosa, Vice Chair
million from the General Revenue Fund appropriated in House Bill 500 to provide funding for 34 infrastructure, flood … Coastal Bend legislative delegation to secure these funds in the budget. I also appreciate City of Corpus Christi
million from the General Revenue Fund appropriated in House Bill 500 to provide funding for 34 infrastructure, flood … communities facing ongoing droughts and growing demand. Funding for water projects is a priority for the Legislature
support our institutions of higher education and funding that addresses the health needs of our families in South … total project cost was approximately $47.2 million, funded by Texas A&M University, the Health Science Center
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa expressed his support for this funding, stating, “As the Vice Chair of the Senate Finance … strong supporter and advocate for state funding to allow TPWD to provide local park grants. Our local parks
jump in ranking is thanks to passage and funding of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and expansion of virtual
each fee on a secondary mortgage loan.
These funds were authorized to support a financial services study conducted … since 2009, the commission no longer receives appropriated funds and collects only minimal revenue from such fees.
Eliminating
TDCs)—meaning the TA award represents 100% federal funds with no local match required. The Texas Department … infrastructure across the United States. Demand for TA funding was high in 2025 with 226 detailed applications submitted
October 22, 2025
Contact: (512) 463-0120
Historic Funding Supports Texas Volunteer Fire Departments
Austin … allocated a historic $192 million in one-time funding to the Texas A&M Forest Service to tackle
committed to continue advocating and supporting increased funding for research, treatment, and access to care to allow more