AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare to deal with wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and […]
General News
TFFC Hosts Bass University In-Class Training Event
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will host a two-day training event conducted by Toyota ShareLunker program partner Bass University. The in-person event takes place Jan. 11-12 in the Hart-Morris Conference Center at TFFC. “We’re excited to have […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Off and Running with First Legacy Class Lunker of 2025
ATHENS – It didn’t take long for the first Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season to land in an angler’s boat. It was also fitting that the fish came from O.H. Ivie, the reigning lake champion for […]
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Program for DR-4798-TX to Close January 5th
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will close Jan. 5, 2025, for Texas residents whose homes were badly damaged by Hurricane Beryl. The check-out date is Jan. 6th. Only the TSA program for households affected by DR-4798-TX will be […]
Sen. Cruz on Delivering for the Lone Star State
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) upheld his unwavering commitment to advancing pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-freedom policies, and driving real and enduring change for Texans and the nation this year. Reflecting on the past year, Sen. Cruz said, “As the Senator for the great […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls on the Election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) was elected as the Speaker of the House: “Today, I voted in support of Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House,” said Congressman Nehls. “On November 5th, […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints New Government Relations Director
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton appointed George Lane as Director of Government Relations. Outgoing Government Relations Director Suzanna Hupp will remain with the OAG as Special Advisor to the Attorney General. “Congratulations to George, who has served me and […]
Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Now in Effect
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.1 Billion in December
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in December, 1 percent more than in December 2023. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Free-Range White-tailed Deer in Roberts County
AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a free-range white-tailed deer in Roberts County, marking the first detection in the county. A hunter-harvested four-and-a-half-year-old male white-tailed deer tested positive […]
