Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement today after H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, passed the House of Representatives by a 225-204 vote: “Earlier this week during my monthly tele-town hall, I asked East Texans how they felt about current energy prices, with 94% of the respondents stating that they were indeed […]
When House members return from the spring break recess, they will begin the process reviewing proposed constitutional amendments. Those hearings will take place in the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. Every member who has filed a proposed constitutional amendment will have the opportunity to present his or her proposal during the committee meetings. […]
House members will now be taking an extended recess. When the House reconvenes on March 27, members will be addressing public safety legislation, constitutional amendments, and the budget. In the days leading up to the recess, the House passed a number of bills addressing human trafficking, elections, and employment. Bills passed this week that amend […]
In the 9th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed several bills addressing education, elections, and healthcare. The House also passed a bill to increase the property tax credit for Arkansas families. With a vote of 99-0, the House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from $375 a year […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act and the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act (SAVES Act). The Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Nathaniel Moran, exempts certain interstate water transfers from […]
In the 8th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed SB294. This bill creates the LEARNS Act and outlines several educational reforms. SB294 raises the minimum teacher salary to $50,000 a year and raises current teacher salaries by $2,000. It requires that students be reading at a 3rd-grade level before advancing to the […]
A proposed noise ordinance in Miller County has some county citizens wanting to make some noise of their own. A planned prayer event will be held on the courthouse lawns at the next Quorum Court Meeting on March 13. An ordinance proposed by the Quorum Court and currently under review would place noise level restrictions […]
In the 7th week of the 2023 Regular Session, House members voted on a number of bills impacting employment, education, and elections. This week, the House passed HB1430. This bill reduces the maximum potential unemployment compensation benefits from 4 months to 3 months. This bill also reduces unemployment insurance tax rates for employers. The House also […]
Tyler, TX– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after touring three manufacturing facilities across East Texas: “During the February district work period, I had the opportunity to tour the Graphic Packaging International paperboard mill, Ward Timber Co., and Cabinetworks Group’s Master WoodCraft facilities in the First Congressional District of Texas,” said Congressman Moran. “These facilities’ dedication […]
AUSTIN – Closure of the Pirkey Power Plant would mean the loss of good jobs for East Texas and less reliable power for the Texas grid. Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler) is fighting to keep the plant open and issued the following statement: “Shutting down the Pirkey Power Plant will cost us reliable power when we […]
