AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued more than $100,000 of disbursements to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the new Landowner Compensation Program. On May 9, Attorney General Paxton launched the Landowner Compensation Program which provides relief payments to Texans whose agricultural land has been damaged by people trespassing in connection with a border crime. Affected landowners can be reimbursed for repair costs not covered by other sources for up to $75,000 after filing […]
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DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Next Month
Launches English and Spanish PSA Videos AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. These changes—which eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. The newly created PSA, […]
Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN— The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. In the spirit of the holidays, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park to reserve their day pass in advance since […]
Excellence in Media Awards Nominations Open December 12
Be recognized for outstanding stories on veteran services and issues AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Excellence in Media awards recognize exemplary research, coverage and production by news media of stories which bring attention to veteran topics and issues. Nominations will be accepted Dec. 12, 2024, through Jan. 9, 2025. To be eligible for nomination, stories must have been produced, broadcast, presented and/or published between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024. Members of […]
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CALLS ON TEXANS TO BE VIGILANT OF UNLICENSED PESTICIDE OPERATIONS
Illegal pesticide applicators are costly and dangerous to Texas communities Austin — Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) call on Texans to be vigilant against unlicensed pesticide businesses operating in their communities. These unlicensed pest control operations not only break the law but may also pose severe risks to public health and safety. Protect yourself and your community by ensuring that any pest control services you use are properly […]
Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a major victory for Texas small businesses as a federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional federal law that would have imposed major costs on tens of millions of small businesses through illegal and burdensome regulations. Attorney General Paxton filed an amicus brief in the case in support of Texas businesses. In 2021, the 21-page Corporate Transparency Act was tucked into a sweeping 1,482-page defense […]
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for December
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month. Raymond Lee Trejo, 35, of Abilene, has been wanted out of Taylor Co. since May 2024 for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. In 2009, Trejo was convicted of sexual assault of a child following an incident with […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Force Texas Health Entities to Illegally Provide Minors with Contraceptives Without Parental Consent
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major victory against the Biden-Harris Administration after suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) for unlawfully adopting a rule to nullify state laws that secure parents’ rights to consent to their children’s medical care. In July 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued HHS for conditioning the receipt of federal funds under Title X of the federal Public Health Service Act on the requirement that health entities provide […]
Cornyn Meets with NASA Astronauts
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Texas native Loral O’Hara who recently returned from Expedition 70, which marked the 70th long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed the scientific research conducted during Expedition 70, NASA’s priorities, and their shared commitment to ensuring Texas and America continue to pave the way in space exploration. See photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, […]
Sen. Cruz Leads Bicameral Amicus Urging Supreme Court to Uphold American Sovereignty and the Second Amendment
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, filed an amicus brief in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick […]