BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas —The Texas A&M University System was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration as part of a group to manage and operate the Pantex Plant, which maintains the safety, security, and effectiveness of […]
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Sen. Cruz Statement on Senate IVF Legislation and Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made the following statement after voting against Democrat legislation on fertility issues, including IVF: “Today, Democrats staged a show vote in an effort to fearmonger over IVF. Let’s be clear: No one is […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Trinity County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the county. A two-year-old […]
Apply Separately to FEMA if You Reported Damage to TDEM
AUSTIN – If your home sustained disaster damage, you may need to apply to FEMA to be considered for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Your FEMA application is in […]
Sens. Cruz, Britt Lead Senate Republicans in Joint Statement Reaffirming Support for Continued Nationwide IVF Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) led all Republican Senators in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The full text of the statement can be found here and below: “Senate Democrats have […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Statewide Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state. For most hunters, these new regulations […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 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 $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 6.8 percent more than in June 2023. These allocations are based on sales […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Stopping the Biden Administration’s Unlawful Attempt to Ban Private Firearms Sales
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an injunction halting a new rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) of the U.S. Department of Justice that unlawfully sought to abridge Americans’ constitutional right to […]
Sen. Cruz Receives Sinai Award for Contributions in the Fight for Freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: Tablet Magazine recognized U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) as a leader who has made a tangible difference in the fight for freedom and security. Sen. Cruz was one of thirty-six recipients to receive […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Reboots Good for Texas Tour: Military Edition
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is highlighting the state’s 14 military installations and their contributions to the Texas economy through his Good for Texas Tour: Military Edition. Today, Hegar is visiting Army Futures Command (AFC), a center of innovation and modernization that […]
