DECEMBER 9, 2025 (AUSTIN, TX) — The Texas America250 Commission encourages Texans across the state to plan and participate in community events and celebrations commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026. “As attention turns to this historic milestone in the founding our nation, we’re excited […]
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GSA Announces Public Sale by Auction of Oil & Gas Mineral Rights in Big Spring, Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public auction of the oil & gas mineral rights of approximately 133 total net mineral acres in Big Spring, Texas. This strategic disposition of surplus federal property […]
Lt. Gov. Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” Proposes Major Increases in ISD Tax Homestead Exemptions Senator Bettencourt Says 6.1 Million Texas Homesteads will See Lifetime Savings
Proposal lowers the senior exemption to age 55 for 3.3M homeowners to never worry about appraisals on ISD taxes HOUSTON, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee and a leading architect of Texas property tax […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration Rule that Blocked State Investigations into Abortion and “Gender Transition” Cases
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing a major victory in a case against the Corrupt Biden Administration as a Biden-era U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) rule that allowed healthcare providers to refuse to cooperate with […]
Texas Christmas tree industry sees growth in demand, farm acreage
Texas Crop and Weather Report An increase in farm acreage, coupled with ongoing consumer demand and opportunities for new seed-improvement programs, signals a positive outlook for the Texas Christmas tree industry, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. Fred […]
DPS Update: Phase I of Texas Compassionate Use Program Expansion Selection Process
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has commenced Phase I of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion selection process, and nine new businesses have been identified to proceed for an additional due diligence evaluation. The following […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD for Refusing to Display the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, and the members of their respective Boards of Trustees for openly refusing to comply with Texas law requiring public schools to display donated copies of the […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, and Rep. Pfluger Urge DOJ, DHS to Prioritize $11B Reimbursement to Texas for Border Security Costs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas-11) led a letter with members of the Texas congressional delegation to the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) urging them to prioritize […]
Senate Passes Cruz Resolution Demanding That China Release Pastor Ezra Jin and Other Leaders of Zion Church
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and their colleagues issued statements following Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for the abduction […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.2 Billion in October
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in October, 4.6 percent more than in October 2024. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and […]
