AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton urged a federal court to grant an emergency motion for a preservation motion to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from destroying any records concerning the baseless prosecution of President Donald Trump by Special Prosecutor […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Possible Conspiracy by Advertising Companies to Boycott Certain Social Media Platforms
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a civil investigative demand to the World Federation of Advertisers (“WFA”) as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential anticompetitive scheme to withhold advertising dollars from certain social media platforms. Attorney General […]
Hunters encouraged to participate in 33rd annual Texas Big Game Awards
With hunting season in full swing across Texas, hunters are reminded to participate in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA). Established in 1991, this free program is designed to promote big game hunting in Texas and encourage proactive habitat and […]
How to Prepare Your Car for the Winter Months
As winter approaches, it’s essential to prepare your car for the colder weather and harsher driving conditions. Freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and poor visibility can significantly impact your vehicle’s performance and your safety on the road. By taking a few […]
Hitting Black Friday Sales? Use Tap to Pay When Possible to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
AUSTIN – When you head out to the Black Friday sales with your credit card, remember to tap to pay or use a trusted payment app on a mobile phone when possible, instead of inserting your card into the payment pad […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses and prohibit police from enforcing Texas law. Earlier this month, the City of Dallas […]
Houston Public Media Welcomes Frank Billingsley
HOUSTON, TX (November 20) – Houston Public Media announced the hiring of longtime Houston broadcast meteorologist, Frank Billingsley. Billingsley brings over four decades of on-air experience and a deep commitment to community engagement to his new role as Executive Producer. “Frank […]
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in San Antonio Bay
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-26 in San Antonio Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 24. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of […]
Sen. Cruz, Service Academy Board Approves Nominations to Nation’s Distinguished Military Academies
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, celebrated the work of his Service Academy Nominations Board after it concluded its annual meeting. The Board recommended 40 of the most qualified Texas candidates for […]
PSC Selects Freeman F. Martin as New DPS Director
(Pictured left to right: Commissioner Hord, Commissioner Stodghill, Deputy Director Freeman Martin, Chairman Mach, Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Long) AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve […]
