AUSTIN – New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout […]
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Recap of the 88th Regular & First Special Legislative Session following announcement of Second Special Session of the 88th Session
The Regular Session of the Texas Legislature came to an end, Monday, May 29th. While we accomplished a great deal for Texas over the last 5 months, some of which is detailed below in this newsletter, there were a couple […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for July Fourth Holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement efforts this July Fourth holiday aiming to keep people safe as they celebrate America’s Independence Day. “We know people will be out celebrating our […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Commitment of Federal Funding to Address Digital Divide
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) was allocated $3.3 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion. The funds, provided by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, are part of the national $42.5 billion […]
Sen. Cruz on the Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis: ‘A Victory for Free Exercise All Across the U.S.’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution in the Senate Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case. Sen. Cruz said, “Today, the Supreme […]
Sen. Cruz Celebrates Signing of Legislation to Increase Veterans’ Access to Scholarships for Maritime Academies Like Texas A&M Maritime
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after President Biden signed into law the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility to Student Incentive Payments (CADETS) Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.). The bill […]
Regional Nominees Announced for 2023 Superintendent of the Year Award
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is pleased to announce that 19 education leaders from across the state, representing districts with enrollments that range from 132 students to more than 32,000, have been named regional nominees in the annual Superintendent […]
Seven Tips to Stay Safe During the Summer Heat
The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. […]
Sen. Cruz Statement on Supreme Court’s Decisions in Affirmative Action Cases
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in the cases Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. Sen. Cruz said, “Today, the Supreme Court upheld […]
Sen. Cruz Leading Bipartisan Effort to Get Texas-Mexico Border Bridges Built
Bicameral Delegation Letter to Secretary Blinken Urges Admin to Approve Necessary Permits U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today led a bicameral, bipartisan coalition of federal lawmakers representing Texas border communities in sending a letter to Secretary of […]
