WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week voted in favor of final passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes five bipartisan victories he secured to protect Texas and the nation. Upon passage in the […]
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Statement on the Third Anniversary of Jason Landry’s Disappearance
AUSTIN – Three years ago this week, a Texas college student named Jason Landry disappeared. Attorney General Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit wish to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to this investigation and […]
Fiscal Notes: Regular Session Wrap-Up of Texas’ 88th Legislature
(AUSTIN) — In the November/December issue of Fiscal Notes, the Texas Comptroller’s office highlights some of the most impactful pieces of legislation that came out of the Regular Session of the 88th Legislature, which adjourned May 29. “The year began with my […]
Sens. Cruz, Grassley, Colleagues Call Out Biden Administration Officials to Change Harmful Policies Endangering Unaccompanied Alien Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) along with several of their Senate Republicans colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee […]
Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Colleagues Warn DOD of National Security Risks for Installing Technology Produced By CCP-Linked Companies on American Military Bases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding accountability for the installation of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) batteries produced by […]
Former Air Force Chief of Staff Mark A. Welsh III Named 27th President of Texas A&M
Retired Four-Star General served as Bush School Dean, Interim A&M President. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Tuesday approved General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III as the 27th President of Texas A&M University. “The […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Texas Company for Defrauding Veterans Seeking VA Disability Benefits
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued VA Claims Insider, LLC, (“VACI”) for engaging in deceptive trade practices to defraud veterans seeking disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”). VA Claims Insider is a for-profit […]
Regents to Consider Naming Welsh as Texas A&M President
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will consider appointing General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III as the 27th President of Texas A&M University during a telephonic meeting that begins 10 a.m. Tuesday. The public portion of […]
Solicitation of Proposals Begins for Ecosystem Services Projects
AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. HB4018, passed in the 88th Legislative Session and effective Sept. 1, allows TPWD […]
This Winter Holiday Season, NHTSA and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers: Drive High, Get a DUI.
[Rosenberg, Texas] — Behind bars is no way to spend your holidays! During this busy festive season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are teaming up for the If […]
