WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced that Texas Sheriff Danny Dominguez (D-Presidio County) will be his guest for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address before Congress on Thursday evening. Sheriff Dominguez has been at the […]
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New Bill from Sens. Cruz, Tuberville, Britt Takes Aim at Cartels Engaged in Illegal Red Snapper Fishing
Bill directs agencies to develop method for identifying the country of origin of imported red snapper WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Coast Guard continues to interdict cartel-backed fish poachers in federal waters, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Tommy […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $981 Million 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 $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2 percent less than in March 2023. These allocations are based on sales […]
Sens. Cruz, Braun, Hagerty, Schmitt, Rubio, Rick Scott, Daines, and Barrasso Introduce the LIABLE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today filed legislation to allow American victims […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Hutto ISD for Illegal Electioneering
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Hutto Independent School District (“ISD”) for using state resources to conduct illegal electioneering. Hutto ISD, using official government resources, advocated for certain political policies and measures on its social media accounts. […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Against Denton ISD for Illegal Electioneering
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an agreed injunction with Denton Independent School District (“ISD”) after suing the district for illegal electioneering. On February 22, Attorney General Paxton sued Denton ISD after a school principal used an official email […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Trump v. Anderson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of […]
DPS Announces Results from Human Trafficking Operations
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of several human trafficking mitigation and rescue operations conducted during January 2024, which is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During that month alone, Special Agents from DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in February
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, .05 percent more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the […]
State Parks Day Pass Reservations for Eclipse Open March 8
AUSTIN – State Park day pass reservations for April 8 will open 8 a.m. March 8 (CST). Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or […]
