AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxon this week recognized 11 Assistant Attorneys General (“AAG”) of the year from the Child Support Division for their commitment to Texas children. One AAG was selected from each of the state’s ten child […]
General News
Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Records Seventh Consecutive Month of Growth
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new record-high of 15,353,700 after adding 41,900 people over the month in July. This marks a seventh consecutive month of growth for Texas’ civilian labor force. Over the year, Texas’ […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement Renewing Call for Release of Wrongly Detained Texan Austin Tice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today during the week of the twelve-year anniversary of Austin Tice’s wrongful detainment and captivity. Sen. Cruz said, “Austin Tice has now endured twelve […]
Harris County Passes New Family Financial Assistance Program
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024, Today Harris County Commissioners Court approved a new family financial assistance program. Under the new program, the approximately 1,600 families who were selected for Uplift Harris back in March will receive $500 monthly payments on […]
Harris County Commissioners Pass Major Vote To Invest In Flood Control Maintenance, Pending Voter Approval
Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024 – Today Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to adopt a new tax rate for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), in order to fund deferred maintenance for existing flood control projects. Harris County residents […]
Cullinan Park Conservancy Invites All to Participate in 2024 Cullinan Park Photo Contest
Photos must be taken at Cullinan Park and entries must be received by September 27th Photographers of every age and skill level are invited to participate in Cullinan Park Conservancy’s annual photo contest. We are sad that the Park is […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Rule Forcing Private Businesses and States to Implement “Transgender” Policies
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other Biden Administration officials to halt an enforcement guidance that unlawfully seeks to require employers to implement “transgender” mandates […]
Trees For Houston Expands Education Efforts to Help Houstonians Plant the Right Trees in the Right Place thanks to generous grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation
HOUSTON—August 15, 2024 – Trees For Houston (TFH) announced today that thanks to a grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, it is able to expand education efforts to help Houstonians and CenterPoint Energy customers learn about the importance of native species […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Issa Call for Accountability Over Possible Cover-up in White House Cocaine Discovery Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the […]
Texas Stars Shine Bright in Paris
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics wrapped up on Sunday, and the United States once again stole the show. American athletes racked up 40 gold medals and 126 total medals, leaving second-place China trailing […]
