AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the election of Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives: “Today, on the second ballot, Republican Dustin Burrows was elected Speaker of the Texas […]
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HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting services and programs dedicated to the fight against human trafficking. Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas. “Texas continues to lead the fight against the […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Buchanan Introduce the Thin Blue Line Act to Punish Criminals that Target Law Enforcement and Other First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. Federal law already makes the targeting, killing, or attempted […]
To better serve customers and local communities in 2025, CenterPoint Energy launches state-specific social media accounts to provide tailored experience across its multi-state service territory
New options available on X for Texas, Indiana, Ohio and Minnesota Follow @CenterPoint_TX to receive the most up-to-date information on the company’s operations in the Greater Houston area and across Texas for both electric and gas updates Houston – Jan. 14, 2025 […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Biden Admin Cuba Decision
“Obama-Biden officials are continuing their legacy of closing out administrations with rank appeasement of the Cuban regime” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement about the Biden administration’s […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Ted Cruz Reintroduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the bicameral Justice for Jocelyn Act. This legislation would improve the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. “The Venezuelan illegal aliens who murdered 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray should have […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Reimpose Terrorism Sanctions and Designate Iran-Controlled Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced his legislation to designate the Iran-controlled Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The bill would also impose additional sanctions on the Houthis’s top three leaders, contingent upon […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Legislation Fighting to Secure Justice for 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22) introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act. The bill enhances the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. It […]
LOVE IS IN THE AIR IN GRAPEVINE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
GRAPEVINE, Texas (January 13, 2025) – Grapevine is the ultimate destination to show your loved ones just how grapeful you are this Valentine’s Day! Whether you are celebrating with your sweetheart, best friends or family, you’ll discover romantic events and […]
Severe Drought, Warm Temperatures Affect Rainbow Trout Stocking in South Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI – Unusually high water temperatures in Texas have prompted Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to redirect rainbow trout stockings away from Texas’s southernmost water bodies this year. The warmer water temperatures have rendered these waterbodies lass suitable […]
