State · In Committee
Governor Reviews Police and Fire Radio System Purchases
Texas cities and counties must get the governor's approval before buying new police and fire radio systems.
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State · Active
Texas Creates Group to Study Alert Notification Systems
Texas is forming a team to study how emergency alerts reach people and improve them for everyone.
State · Active
Texas Emergency Communication Systems Can Work Together
Texas is creating a council to help first responders use communication equipment that works across the state.
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Alejandra Salinas
City Council Member, At-Large Position 4
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Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
City Council Member, District D
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Willie R. Davis
City Council At-Large Position 2
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Mario Castillo
City Council Member, District H
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John Whitmire
Mayor of Houston
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Tiffany Thomas
City Council Member, District F
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Urgent · Federal · Script ready
DHS Funding — Still Unresolved
The Department of Homeland Security funding deadline passed February 13th without a deal. DHS is technically in a partial shutdown but continuing operations on funds from last year's reconciliation bill — a temporary fix that won't last. The sticking point: Democrats want accountability measures like body cameras and ID badges for immigration enforcement agents before signing off on new funding.
Urgent · Federal · Script ready
ACA Premium Spikes — 20M People Affected
Enhanced premium tax credits that helped 20 million people afford health insurance expired January 1, 2026. Average marketplace premiums have jumped hundreds of dollars per month overnight. Gig workers, small business owners, early retirees, and people between jobs are hardest hit.
Federal · Script ready
Medicaid Work Requirements — Taking Effect Now
The One Big Beautiful Bill requires adults 19–64 on Medicaid to prove 80 hours of work per month to keep coverage. CMS and states are writing the rules right now. The CBO estimates 11.8 million people are at risk — but most losses will be due to paperwork failures, not because people stopped working.
Federal · Script ready
SNAP Changes — New Rules Rolling Out
New SNAP rules are rolling out in 2026. Adults 55–64 now face work documentation requirements. The formula used to set benefit levels has been rewritten, effectively lowering amounts for millions of families. States must implement by October 1, 2026.
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Houston City Council
The legislative body of the City of Houston
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