By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas The early bird gets the worm, but the mockingbird gets the final word. While their outward appearance may be unassuming, these skilled songbirds are the official bird of Texas for their ingenuity in using […]
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MOODY GARDENS OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ROMANTIC EXPERIENCES AND DELECTABLE MENUS FOR A MEMORABLE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
Galveston, Texas (January 18, 2024) – Moody Gardens offers so much to love with memorable Valentine’s options that will take guests under the sea, on a dinner cruise, or a fine dining experience with spectacular views of Galveston Island with […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Concertina Wire Case
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) issued an interlocutory order permitting the Biden Administration to resume destroying concertina wire barriers placed by Texas on its side of […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds as White House Backtracks on Nomination of Two Unqualified Judicial Nominees
Charnelle Bjelkengren and Marian Gaston have not been re-nominated by the White House following criticism of qualifications and judgment. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after Spokane County Superior Court […]
TEPID HIRING IN DECEMBER TO FINISH OUT 2023
Unemployment remains steady, but Leisure and Hospitality sees largest drop on record for the month (HOUSTON, TX) Houston area employers added 3,600 jobs in December, closing out a robust 2023 that added a total of 70,100 (69,600 seasonally adjusted) jobs to […]
National Laboratory Does Not Confirm Chronic Wasting Disease at Kerr Wildlife Management Area Research Facility
AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Service Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa recently notified Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) that additional testing at their facility did not confirm a suspect-positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a 14-month-old captive […]
Cruz, Brown Introduce New Legislation to Bolster U.S. Transformer Supply Chains and Protect American Energy Independence
Legislation Would Ensure Department of Energy Policy Doesn’t Hurt Domestic Production of Transformers, a Key Input in Energy Grids; Brown-Cruz Bill Proposes New Standard that Promotes Efficiency While Strengthening U.S. Transformer Production WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sherrod […]
Senator Cruz Leads Bicameral Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Former President Donald Trump’s Appeal of Colorado Ballot Disqualification
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. House Majority Leader Steve […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement Ending Litigation with Former Employees
AUSTIN – Last year, Attorney General Paxton was fully exonerated by the state legislature following an impeachment trial that was engineered by his political enemies. Now, in the best interests of the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney […]
FREE WEBINAR TO HELP FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFERED BY TABC AND TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
AUSTIN — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Texas Restaurant Association are conducting a free webinar on Jan. 18 to educate individuals working in the alcoholic beverage industry on the warning signs of human trafficking and how to report […]
