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 […]
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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 […]
The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host 11th Annual Silent Nights: A Meditation on Grief During the Holidays
WHAT: The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but for many, it also heightens feelings of grief and loss. The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (Institute) and Rothko Chapel invite the community to join the 11th Annual Silent […]
Sen. Cruz Addresses the Consequences of Democrat’s Radical Open Border Agenda
“No parent should have to bury their child.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing yesterday addressing the Democrat’s catastrophic open border crisis and its impact on Texas and […]
Houston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Capital Murder
A Houston man who fatally shot a 21-year-old while robbing him was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of capital murder on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “Using a gun to steal from […]
Harris County Commissioners Approve $4 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Response System
New coordination and support services funding will expand critical resources for survivors (Harris County, Texas – December 10, 2024) – Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a plan spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones to invest $4 million to expand resources for survivors […]
