WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Community Bank Relief Act. The legislation raises the current $10 billion asset threshold that caps debit card fees for banks and index annually to inflation. Sen. […]
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Sens. Cruz, Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Apply Federal Penalties to ATM Robberies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Safe Access to Cash Act. The bill ensures that robberies involving off-site automatic teller machines (ATMs) receive federal penalties, equal to those imposed for on-site robberies […]
Brazos Valley Agricultural Leaders Endorse Colonel Scott MacLeod for Congress
Travis County, TX – Colonel Scott MacLeod’s campaign for Congress today announced the endorsement of two highly respected Brazos Valley agricultural leaders: Dr. James “Jim” Butler of Texas A&M and John Malazzo of Malazzo Farms. Dr. Butler is a rancher in the Brazos Valley, a […]
Latest Native Texan License Plate Grants Total Over $57K
[AUSTIN, TEXAS, January 28, 2026] The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) have released the latest projects funded through grants of the Native Texan License Plate (NTLP) fund since September 1, 2024: • $10,788.43 to the Republic of Texas Library […]
Sen. Cruz Celebrates Coast Guard’s Historic Investment in South Padre Island
Cruz Secured $200 Million to Build New Coast Guard Station at Illegal Alien and Illegal Fishing Hotspot WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Coast Guard announced a landmark $200 million expansion and rebuild of the Coast Guard Station in South Padre Island (SPI). […]
Brazos County Generals Endorse Colonel Scott MacLeod for Congress
Brazos County, TX — , candidate for Congress in Texas’ 10th Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of Major General (Ret.) Daren Owens and Major General (Ret.) Bill Hall, two respected senior leaders with deep roots in Brazos County and […]
Commissioner Kendric D. Jones Highlights Progress and Priorities for Precinct 3 as 2026 Begins
WALLER COUNTY, TX — Commissioner Kendric D. Jones released an update on the progress, priorities, and community investments underway in Precinct 3, reaffirming his commitment to infrastructure improvements, responsible growth, and strong community partnerships. “Serving as County Commissioner is a […]
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Call on EPA to Halt Changes Increasing Refinery Compliance Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), and their colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin calling on the EPA not to move forward with proposals to reallocate exempted renewable volume […]
DPS Implements Limited Consent DNA Testing Program for Sexual Assault Survivors
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division announces the implementation of the state’s new Limited Consent for DNA Testing Program for sexual assault survivors. The first kit under this new program, which began on Dec. […]
The Texas America250 Commission Encourages Texans to Participate in Events Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States
DECEMBER 9, 2025 (AUSTIN, TX) — The Texas America250 Commission encourages Texans across the state to plan and participate in community events and celebrations commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026. “As attention turns to this historic milestone in the founding our nation, we’re excited […]
