Eight bills that ensure tax rate accuracy, modernize appraisal processes, & fiscal responsibility statewide AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texans asked for property tax relief, and Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) has successfully delivered through the authorship and Senate Sponsorship of eight bold […]
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TPWD Receives 115 Oyster Buyback License Applications
AUSTIN — Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 […]
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy Welcomes Stephen Deiss as its New Working Lands Director
June 25, 2025 – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is proud to announce the addition of Stephen Deiss as its new Working Lands Director. A lifelong Texan with deep roots in agriculture, natural resource conservation, and land management, Stephen brings decades of hands-on […]
New laws give TBVME increased oversight of veterinary professionals and facilities and expand Texans’ access to information
AUSTIN – Two new laws – including one giving the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) the authority to issue immediate license revocation emergency orders against licensees and facilities – go into effect on September 1. All veterinary medical facilities will be required to register with TBVME, and […]
Texas A&M–Victoria Officially Joins The Texas A&M University System
$25 Million in New Legislative Support Secured to Boost the University BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — It’s official: The University of Houston-Victoria soon will become Texas A&M University–Victoria, the 12th university in The Texas A&M University System. Following the end of the […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Commemorates the End of Roe v. Wade on Sanctity of Life Day
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) observe Sanctity of Life Day to commemorate the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States […]
Senator Cruz Statement on Iran Regime Attack on American Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement after the Iranian regime targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles. Sen. Cruz said, “The Iranian regime is rogue and illegitimate, and is responsible for the murder, injury, and […]
Sharp Thanks Texas Legislature for Historic Investments in Education, Research, and Service
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Chancellor John Sharp today thanked Texas lawmakers for delivering significant funding increases to The Texas A&M University System during the 89th Legislative Session. Sharp said the funding will strengthen the System’s ability to serve Texas and […]
TWC Launches New Grant to Address Workforce Readiness Gaps
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Skills for Success, a special initiative with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) designed to equip Texas workers with essential workforce readiness skills. “TWC is proud to partner with […]
TDLR Shuts Down Six Illicit Massage Establishments in North, West and Southeast Texas for Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective June 16, 2025, for six illicit massage businesses for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed advertisements connected to all […]
