Gilbert F. Rodriguez

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“Today’s policy changes represent a huge step forward to eradicating the screwworm and protecting American livestock, especially the opening of a U.S.-based eradication facility in South Texas." Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas –(EDINBURG, TEXAS) – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan to enhance USDA’s...

1 week ago | texasinsider.org | Gilbert F. Rodriguez

"Working together, our state’s clean and abundant natural resources will fuel America’s economy and help secure the growing energy needs here at home and abroad.”Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas –At today’s open meeting of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Commissioner Jim Wright was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission.

1 week ago | texasinsider.org | Gilbert F. Rodriguez

"The laws being signed today reduce barriers for small businesses and prioritize ordinary Texans."  – Governor Greg Abbott Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks and signed House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, House Bill 5195, House Concurrent Resolution 142, and Senate Bill 2206 into law to enhance Texas' business-friendly environment at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership luncheon.

1 week ago | texasinsider.org | Gilbert F. Rodriguez

"When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000. With Senate Bill 4, the homestead exemption is now $140,000, an almost 1,000% increase." –Governor Greg Abbott Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas –Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse.   “When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000,” said Governor Abbott.

1 week ago | texasinsider.org | Gilbert F. Rodriguez

Blocking Noncitizens from Voting in our Nation's CapitalTexas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. –  President Trump was clear when he called for the complete and permanent suspension of Iran’s nuclear program. Iran has not only ignored America's good-faith diplomatic efforts, but it has also taken aggressive steps in the opposite direction.