WHAT: In response to a surge in crashes and fatalities, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office created a multi-agency task force to aggressively reduce dangerous driving behaviors on Highway 99 (Grand Parkway). This initiative brings together the expertise and resources of the […]
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Bettencourt’s “Sensible 4” for Public Education Enhancements Garners Bipartisan Support!
These “Sensible 4” bills are aimed to improve student pathways and provide the best education in Texas Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), pre-filed bills deemed the “Sensible 4” for Public Education, ahead of the 89th Legislative Session which […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill Memorializing Corpus Christi Post Office in Honor of Capt. Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill designating the United States Post Office located on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi as the “Captain Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson Post Office.” The bill memorializes the service of […]
TDLR Safeguards Consumers With Online List of Revoked Licenses
Complete TDLR administrative penalties list also available AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) maintains a database of all violations that resulted in administrative orders during the past two years – including penalties and license revocations and suspensions, as well […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds Passage of JUDGES Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed S. 4199, the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024: “Today, I proudly voted to pass S. 4199, which would add […]
STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER MILLER ON THE PROPOSED LISTING OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES AS A THREATENED SPECIES
“The Biden Administration’s recent proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as a threatened species is just the latest example of federal government overreach which cripples agriculture and rural development. Don’t be misled. This proposal isn’t about protecting butterflies. It’s about […]
Cornyn Meets with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to discuss Texas’ leadership in reversing the Biden-Harris administration’s reckless border policies and reforming how the federal government handles disaster relief funding to make it more efficient […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Releases Statement After Voting to Pass FY25 NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting “YES” to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: “Today, I voted ‘YES’ to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Manufacturers of Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals” for Falsely Advertising Household Products as Safe for Families
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a groundbreaking new lawsuit against the largest manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) chemical products, 3M and DuPont, for misrepresentations and key omissions they made in advertising the safety of brand […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8 percent more than in December 2023. These allocations are based on sales […]
