CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation HOUSTON — May 29, 2025 — Today, at an announcement in […]
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Sen.Bettencourt’s SB 38 to End Texas’ Squatters Crisis Heads to Gov’s Desk to Become Law!
“Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Asked Us to Secure Texas from Squatters. We did!” Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) Senate Bill 38 (SB 38), commonly known as the “Squatters Bill”, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature […]
Gov. Abbott Signs $16B Housing Fix, HB 21 to End Abusive Housing Finance Tax Deals HB 21 Cracks Down on Housing Finance Corporation Exemptions Draining Local Revenues By Rep. Gates and Senate Sponsor Bettencourt to Restore Integrity to TX Housing Finance System
AUSTIN, TX — In a landmark bipartisan victory for tax fairness and local control, Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) into law, authored by Rep. Gary Gates (R- Rosenberg) and sponsored in the Senate by […]
Sen. Cruz in Washington Post: Tax Bill is Republicans’ Chance to Shape the Next Generation of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Washington Post published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) describing transformative measures he is prioritizing in this year’s reconciliation bill, including his Invest America Act and Universal School Choice Act. Read excerpts of the op-ed below […]
DPS Encourages Texans to Prepare Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan now as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season—which runs June 1 through November 30—nears. Below are […]
Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the LOOTER Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced the Law On Offender Transgressions during Emergencies and Recovery Act (LOOTER ACT), which would establish federal crime penalties for theft committed during declared natural disasters. Specifically, the LOOTER Act would amend Title 18 of the […]
Rio Grande Valley Fugitive on Texas’ Most Wanted List Captured in Hidalgo Co.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List—this time in Hidalgo Co. Eliud Perez Reyes, a violent offender wanted in multiple counties, was arrested on Monday, […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Reminds Families to Save for Higher Education on 529 College Savings Day
(AUSTIN) — Tomorrow is 529 College Savings Day, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans. “529 Day is a good reminder that now is the perfect time to […]
Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Make Arrests for Fatal Hit and Run Over Memorial Day Weekend
GRAPEVINE — On May 27, Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run boat collision on the evening of May 25 at Grapevine Lake. A […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton called on the Texas House of Representatives to pass strong election integrity legislation that would restore the Office of the Attorney General’s (“OAG”) ability to prosecute voter fraud when local officials refuse to do […]
