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, penned an op-ed arguing against the theory that President Biden can use Section 4 of the 14th Amendment to […]
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County Officials cannot deny Public Information Election Record request to AG Paxton’s Office
SB 1910 passes on HB 3033, blocks counties from using the litigation exemption to deny PIA request releases Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale comments on passage of needed reform Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) bill to deny county officials […]
Paxton Announces Lawsuit Against Hilton For Violations of Texas Consumer Protection Laws and Lack of Price Transparency
Attorney General Paxton filed another lawsuit against a global hotel chain for misleading consumers about the true costs of hotel rooms in violation of Texas consumer protection laws. The lawsuit, filed against Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc. d/b/a Hilton Dopco, […]
Senators Bettencourt & West pass TX-Virtual Education bill moving well into the 21st century!
HB 681 became the vehicle for the Texas Commission on Virtual Education’s recommendations to advise the Legislature on how to improve virtual education in Texas; HB 681 Author Representative Keith Bell comments Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and Senator Royce West […]
Paxton Files Lawsuit Against IRS Over Biden Plan to Impair Child Support Program
Attorney General Paxton sued the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) after a devastating policy change that would severely limit the ability of child support enforcement agencies (“CSEAs”) across the country to utilize valuable contractor resources to support the families they serve. […]
TPW Commission Approves Purchase of Fairfield Lake State Park
During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park. The […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Reminds Families to Save for Higher Education on 529 College Savings Day
(AUSTIN) — With 529 College Savings Day approaching on May 29, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans. “As we come to the end of another school year, all of […]
TPWD Stresses Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”
AUSTIN – Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and that means Texans will be heading out to the water for holiday celebrations. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation to […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, and Colleagues Back the Blue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 37 colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act. This legislation would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for […]
