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Waller County saw 7.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Waller County, a 7.4% rise from 9.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By West Houston News | Apr 4, 2025

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Bill seeks refugee status for Afrikaners in response to property expropriation

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement (AFRIKANER) Act.

By West Houston News | Apr 3, 2025

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Waller County: Medicaid dependency reached 3% in 2022

By West Houston News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3% of income in Waller County, providing an average of $1,550 per capita to residents.

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Trucker Bathroom Access Act reintroduced to improve restroom access for truck drivers

By West Houston News | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan have reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act, aiming to ensure that truckers have access to bathroom facilities while on the job across the United States.

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Waller County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By West Houston News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Waller County, providing an average of $1,133 per capita to residents.

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Nehls urges Senate action on Medal of Honor Act for veteran support

By West Houston News | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has called on the United States Senate to pass the Medal of Honor Act, a bill he authored which aims to increase financial support for living Medal of Honor recipients.

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Waller County residents received $8,617 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 231st in Texas

By West Houston News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Waller County received an average of $8,617 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Texas.

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Nehls reintroduces bill targeting California's emissions waiver

By West Houston News | Mar 14, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls has reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025, aiming to repeal California's emissions waiver exemption.

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Bipartisan effort aims to protect U.S. shrimpers from foreign competition

By West Houston News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas, alongside fellow lawmakers, has reintroduced the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025.

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Rep. Nehls supports bill to prevent shutdown and back Trump's agenda

By West Houston News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas's 22nd district, announced his support for the recently passed H.R. 1968, known as the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.

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Austin County ranks 141st highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $12,910 in 2022

By West Houston News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Austin County received an average of $12,910 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 114th lowest in Texas.

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Lawmakers urge DOI to halt funding for controversial barred owl culling plan

By West Houston News | Mar 10, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove have led a bipartisan effort urging the Department of the Interior to stop funding a plan that involves killing nearly 470,000 barred owls over the next three decades in the Pacific...

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Waller County ranks 45th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 16.7% in 2022

By West Houston News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Waller County—ranking it 45th least dependent among Texas counties.

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Resolution introduced to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting congressional session

By West Houston News | Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Congressman Troy E. Nehls from Texas introduced a resolution to censure fellow Texan Congressman Al Green.

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Rep. Nehls supports Trump's address; praises border security and economic investments

By West Houston News | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has shared his response to President Donald J. Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress.

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Air traffic control modernization discussed at congressional hearing

By West Houston News | Mar 4, 2025

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the infrastructure and staffing of the United States air traffic control system.

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Austin County: Income Maintenance made up 1.8% of total income in 2022

By West Houston News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Austin County, providing an average of $1,100 per capita to residents.

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House approves significant pension increase for medal honor awardees

By West Houston News | Feb 26, 2025

Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced the passage of his bill, H.R. 695, known as the Medal of Honor Act, in the United States House of Representatives.

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls supports House budget resolution aligned with Trump's agenda

By West Houston News | Feb 25, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls of Texas has announced his support for advancing House Concurrent Resolution 14, which aims to implement President Donald J. Trump's America First agenda.

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Bipartisan bill seeks end to NIH funding for animal testing abroad

By West Houston News | Feb 6, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Congresswoman Dina Titus have reintroduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding foreign laboratories that...