AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6. Operation CARE […]
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Glenn Hegar Begins Tenure as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
Former Texas Comptroller brings leadership, fiscal expertise and a vision to shape the next generation of Texans BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Glenn Hegar, the former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, today officially assumed his duties as Chancellor of The Texas […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion in June
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.04 billion in June, 2.5 percent more than in June 2024. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the […]
“I Have Attended Way Too Many Funerals.”
Tow company owner makes plea in powerful TDLR Move Over/Slow Down PSA AUSTIN – As Texas roads fill up for the Fourth of July weekend, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is releasing a public service video as an emotional reminder to do […]
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
AUSTIN – The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their […]
New laws and expanded staffing solidify the FCIC’s role in fight against card skimmers, fuel theft, and payment fraud
AUSTIN – New laws – including ones empowering the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) as the primary entity overseeing investigations into gas pump skimming, motor fuel theft, and payment fraud, as well as removing barriers for prosecuting payment card crimes and creating […]
Shopping Tips for Estate Sales
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame For many hobbyists, the best part of shopping for vintage stuff is the thrill of the hunt. While many believe that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, I know […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Appoints William Peterson as Solicitor General and Congratulates Aaron Nielson on His New Position
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement welcoming William Peterson, who will begin serving as the tenth Solicitor General of Texas next month, and congratulating Aaron Nielson, who will become a tenured professor at the University of […]
Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services
Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home For children, veterans and adults facing physical or emotional challenges, healing can begin through new connections with caregivers and horses. The Courtney Grimshaw Equine Assisted Services Initiative, known […]
TDLR Assesses $381,400 Administrative Penalty and Issues Notice of Alleged Violation to Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a Senior Living Complex Where Residents Have Been Stranded for Two Months
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) and assessed an administrative penalty of $381,400 to the Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, for operating outside of the […]



