Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the release of the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE) for the fiscal 2024-25 biennium. Before each regular legislative session, the Comptroller’s office issues a Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) that estimates how much revenue will be available for […]
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Summer Photo Contest Winner Chosen; “Fall in Love With Your Park” is Final Theme
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wrapped up the summer portion of the Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest, choosing a winner from more than 740 entries. The winning photo for the “Keepin’ it Cool at Texas State Parks” summer theme was […]
Texas Tech, TPWD and TWA to Host Panhandle Wildlife Conference in Lubbock
The National Ranching Heritage Center will play host to wildlife professionals and landowners from across the region. WHAT: Panhandle Wildlife Conference WHEN: Oct. 20-21 WHERE: National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St. EVENT: The Department of Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University, the Texas Parks and […]
Sens. Cruz, Lummis Introduce Resolution to Recognize U.S. Energy Producers
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) to introduce a resolution to designate October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power the United States. Upon introducing the […]
Sens. Cruz, Wicker, Colleagues Demand Accountability from Department of Defense after Revelations of Iranian Spy Ring
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee along with their Senate Republican colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calling […]
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Announces 2023 Archival Awards Recipients
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Archival Awards. The Archival Award of Excellence (Institutional) has been awarded to the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive. The Archival Award of […]
Paxton Defeats Google’s Efforts to Avoid Transfer of Landmark Antitrust Case Back to Texas
In a key victory for the state, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated an effort by Google to stop the return to Texas of a critical antitrust case targeting the company’s digital advertising monopoly. Today, the New York-based U.S. Court […]
State-Funded Studies Play Key Role in Federal Agency’s Decision to not List Plains Spotted Skunk as an Endangered Species
(AUSTIN) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that the plains spotted skunk, which is found across Texas and 10 other states, is not warranted for listing as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). During […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement After Israel Announces Start of Offensive
“The United States must ensure that Israel has all the weapons and all the time that it needs to utterly eradicate Hamas.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement […]
Galveston to Bring in Fall Season with Outdoor Festivals, Historic Ghost Tours
The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! For the next few months, the island’s calendar will be filled with activities […]
