ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce, “Pond Boss” Bob Lusk of Granbury, Texas will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. Lusk helped build the private fisheries industry in Texas and throughout […]
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TPWD Announces Accessibility Initiative
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce an initiative that will increase accessibility in the outdoors for all Texans. Working with WT Group, an engineering consulting group, the agency engaged in a comprehensive accessibility evaluation resulting in an […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Biden-Senate Border Bill
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined by a coalition of 14 other attorneys general, has sent a letter to the leadership of the United States Senate strongly objecting to measures in the “border bill” proposed in that chamber […]
Sens. Cruz and Hagerty Launch Effort to Protect Americans’ Affordable Access to Investing
The Protecting Innovation in Investment Act will block the SEC from pursuing its war on technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Protecting Innovation in Investment Act to […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Applauds Rural Law Enforcement Offices That Applied for Grant Programs
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said his office received more than 500 applications for financial assistance from rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices requesting nearly $125 million for salary assistance. The application deadline was Jan. 31. Enacted by Senate Bill […]
Brazos Bend State Park Hosts ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event Rescheduled for February 24
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Feb. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Victory in Legal Battle with Yelp Over Deceiving Users About Pregnancy Resource Centers
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated an attempt by Yelp, an online referral platform, to avoid penalties for publishing untruthful information designed to deceive Texans. In September 2023, Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against Yelp for violating Texas’s […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $350 Million Settlement with Global Marketing Firm Publicis Over Role in Opioid Epidemic
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. The State of Texas will receive approximately $21 […]
Free mental health care app available for all A&M System students
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The more than 153,000 students in Texas A&M University System schools now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free, confidential mental health care app. TELUS Health Student Support gives students 24/7 access to […]
Cornyn: Houston Area to Receive $60M to Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after dozens of recipients in the Houston area were awarded federal grants totaling $60,924,350 through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program to provide housing […]
