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Bipartisan lawmakers urge relocation of NASA headquarters to Houston

U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Chairman Ted Cruz have spearheaded a bipartisan effort to relocate NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas.

By SE Texas Times | Apr 16, 2025

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Randy Weber critiques immigration policies and IRS in recent tweets

Randy Weber, Congressman of Texas' 14th district, discussed ICE, the IRS, and immigration policies in his tweets on April 15, 2025.

By SE Texas Times | Apr 15, 2025

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Texas promotes awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

By SE Texas Times | Apr 14, 2025

The month of April marks National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, with the State of Texas taking proactive measures to combat sexual assault.

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Hardin County: Residents received $177.17 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Texas Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $3,065 per capita to residents.

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Babin supports budget for Trump's America First agenda in congressional vote

By SE Texas Times | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Brian Babin of Texas expressed his support for a budget resolution aimed at advancing former President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.

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Randy Weber's tweets address international relations and voting rights

By SE Texas Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Randy Weber from Texas shared his stance on cosponsors, international negotiations under President Trump, and the SAVE Act concerning voting rights over two days.

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House Republicans pass act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections

By SE Texas Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, the House of Representatives pushed forward legislation intended to bolster the integrity of U.S. federal elections.

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Randy Weber emphasizes energy policy and US oil reserves in recent tweets

By SE Texas Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Randy Weber, representing Texas' 14th district, recently posted tweets emphasizing his support for coal and opposition to U.S. oil reserve sales to China.

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Rep. Weber proposes bill to restrict SPR oil sales to China

By SE Texas Times | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Weber from Texas has introduced a bill titled the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act.

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Randy Weber vocal on sports, security, and energy policies in recent tweets

By SE Texas Times | Apr 8, 2025

Randy Weber expresses his perspectives in social media posts on key issues, including sports enthusiasm, security legislation, and energy policy.

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Orange County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.4% in 2022

By SE Texas Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Orange County, providing an average of $3,727 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County saw 20.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SE Texas Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28% of income in Jefferson County, an alarming 20.8% surge from 7.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Legislation introduced to modernize aging U.S. pipeline infrastructure

By SE Texas Times | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Representatives Randy Weber and Deborah Ross have introduced the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act, aimed at enhancing the United States' pipeline infrastructure for both present and future energy sources.

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State representative emphasizes beach safety and rip current awareness in April

By SE Texas Times | Mar 31, 2025

State Representative Todd Hunter has declared April as Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness Month, underscoring the significance of educating individuals about safety precautions to take at the beach.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid made up 8.9% of total income in 2022

By SE Texas Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.9% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $4,278 per capita to residents.

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Randy Weber files resolution to censure Jasmine Crockett over rhetoric

By SE Texas Times | Mar 26, 2025

Randy Weber, representing Texas' 14th District, expressed his intent to censure Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for her rhetoric against Texas' Governor.

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Rep. Weber seeks censure for Rep. Crockett over remarks about Governor Abbott

By SE Texas Times | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Weber has introduced a resolution to censure Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas.

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In 2022, Hardin County ranks 132nd among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,201

By SE Texas Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hardin County received an average of $13,201 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 123rd lowest in Texas.

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Texas promotes nutrition during National Nutrition Month

By SE Texas Times | Mar 24, 2025

March marks National Nutrition Month, an initiative by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aimed at promoting informed food choices and healthy eating habits.

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Hardin County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2% in 2022

By SE Texas Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $1,104 per capita to residents.