ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas. Applications are being accepted through […]
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Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, TDLR Release New PSA With Tips For Avoiding Credit Card Skimmers
AUSTIN – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have released a new public service announcement with helpful tips for avoiding possible credit card skimmers in gas pumps. The video on TDLR’s […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into CenterPoint Energy’s Conduct During Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, the electrical utility company that largely covers the greater Houston area, for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl. The Office of […]
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE HOLDS SUMMER COMMENCEMENT
KINGSVILLE (August 9, 2024) — Texas A&M University-Kingsville students walked the stage Friday, Aug. 9, during Summer Commencement at the Steinke Physical Education Center. There were 285 prospective graduates who received degrees in two ceremonies. Of the graduates, 151 received […]
Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council Selects Grant Awardee to Distribute Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Statewide
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) voted to award Bexar County Hospital District dba University Health a grant of up to $25 million to distribute medication to reverse opioid overdoses throughout the state. The […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Ongoing Investigation Into ActBlue Yields Cooperation On Donor Credit Card Identification
AUSTIN – In December 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into the major fundraising platform ActBlue to determine whether ActBlue’s operations are compliant with all applicable laws. ActBlue has been the subject of numerous allegations of illicit […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 0.3 percent less than in August 2023. These allocations are based on sales […]
TDLR Safeguards Consumers With Online List of Revoked Licenses
Complete TDLR administrative penalties list also available AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) maintains a database of all violations that resulted in administrative orders during the past two years – including penalties and license revocations and suspensions, as well […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate’s Unanimous Passage of the JUDGES Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. […]
Historic Volunteer Milestone Reached by Two Texas Master Naturalists
Galveston Bay Area Chapter Members Log More Than 60,000 Hours of Service AUSTIN — If you gaze across a restored coastal prairie within a Galveston Bay-area state park or nature center, you’re probably viewing the handiwork of Tom Solomon and […]
