SUGAR LAND, TX (Sept. 24, 2024) – Despite overwhelming evidence against him, indicted Fort Bend County Democratic candidate Taral Vipul Patel did not show up for court today (Sept. 23), had his court date pushed to next month, and pleaded […]
General News
Registration Now Open for Nov. 22 Texas e-Records Conference in Austin
Austin, TX – Registration for the annual state electronic records management conference, Texas e-Records, is now open. This year’s conference will take place in person in Austin on Nov. 22. The theme is The Next Records Frontier. Registration is open […]
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 28
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Israeli Military Strikes in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “Hezbollah exerts far-reaching control over Lebanon’s territory, governance, and infrastructure, and they have transformed vast regions of the country into a […]
Landmark Bipartisan Cruz-Kelly Chips Permitting Reform Bill Heads to POTUS’ Desk
House approves Kelly-Cruz bill to expedite semiconductor construction, unlock tens of thousands of Texas jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Kelly […]
Fiscal Notes Special Edition: The Future of Texas Power – Keeping Up with Demand, Exploring New Horizons
(AUSTIN) — In a special edition of Fiscal Notes, Comptroller researchers examine the energy industry powering Texas homes and businesses and spotlight emerging technologies that could become critical components of the state’s energy expansion. With a rapidly growing population and economy, it is vital Texas […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Appeal to Prevent Unlawful State Fair of Texas Firearms Ban From Taking Effect
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal with the 15th Court of Appeals, asking the court to prevent the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban on government-owned property in […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Updates Election Lawsuits After Unlawful Voter Registration Program Sent Application to Resident Deceased for Decades
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed supplemental motions in ongoing lawsuits against Travis County and Bexar County regarding unlawful voter registration programs after discovering that a resident deceased since 1980 received a voter registration application urging the deceased recipient to register. Documents […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County Closing Tomorrow September 24
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County will close permanently on Tuesday, Sep. 24 at 4:00 p.m. Center location: Wharton Civic Center 1924 N. Fulton Wharton, TX 77488 To find a center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc. Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed on Sunday. Any DRC can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26 – June 5 storms and flooding. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. To view an accessible video about […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Attempt to Undermine Texas Oil and Gas Industries by Weaponizing Environmental Law
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Biden Administration officials for unlawfully classifying the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species in violation of the Endangered […]
