AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responded in a letter today denying demands made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), explaining that Texas will continue securing the border. Additionally, Attorney General Paxton made a list of counter-demands, requesting […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Barclays’ Ineligibility to Participate in Texas’s Bond Market For its Inability to Verify its “ESG” Policies Do Not Violate Texas Law
AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), announced that Barclays would no longer be permitted to underwrite Texas’s municipal bonds after failing to respond to requests for information concerning its “net zero” carbon emissions commitments. In an All Bond […]
Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker Named SEAFWA Officer of the Year
AUSTIN – Texas Game Warden Timothy Walker was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award recipient during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Commission meeting. Walker began his career with TPWD as a member […]
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Ossoff Lead Bipartisan Effort Ensuring Veterans Receive Timely Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act. The bill would require the Secretary of […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $20.6 Million in Local Park Grants
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 reimbursement […]
Sen. Cruz Releases Statement Following Meeting With Boeing CEO David Calhoun
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the following statement after meeting with Boeing CEO David Calhoun. “This morning, I met with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, and […]
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Rep. Moolenaar Lead National School Choice Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined the co-chairs of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), in introducing a resolution designating January 21st – January 27th, 2024, as National School Choice Week. Upon […]
Office of the Attorney General Issues Statement Denouncing Court’s Shocking Bias in Litigation with Former Employees
AUSTIN – This week, the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) filed a motion to reconsider and a motion to enter judgment in litigation pertaining to an employment dispute with four former staff members. These filings challenged the judge’s ruling that […]
5 Ways Dallas Car Accidents Can Dramatically Change Your Life
Car accidents happen on America’s roadways all the time. They occur in rural areas but also major cities. The traffic and congestion in large cities causes many collisions and near misses. Dallas has perhaps more car accidents than many other […]
Texas State Parks See Record Attendance at 2024 First Day Hikes
AUSTIN— Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state. “What a pleasant surprise to hear that Texans […]
