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 […]
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Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Protect LNG Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) reintroduced the Protect LNG Act. The legislation ensures that a court cannot vacate a previously authorized LNG permit, clarifies the venue for LNG lawsuits […]
HB 4 Passes Senate 23-8 to Restore A-F Ratings, Replace Outdated STAAR, & Halt Lawfare
Rep. Buckley’s HB 4, by Senate Sponsor Bettencourt Reinforces Results-Driven Education in Texas! Outline of 3 Part Test: Beginning, Middle, and End of Year STAAR Test Replacement AUSTIN TX — Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Senate sponsor of House Bill 4 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime. On […]
Texas Veteran Commission announces Veteran Employers of the Year
Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commissioners approved the annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards at the quarterly commission meeting on May 15, 2025. TVC Veteran Employment Services staff nominate businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans […]
Eight Massage Establishments, One Sharing a Building With a Daycare, Closed For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective May 19, 2025, for eight massage establishments for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed a range of violations at […]
Texas Legislature Unanimously Passes HB 2001 to End Bid-Rigging Corruption in Texas HB 2001 Dramatically Increases Misdemeanors to Felonies to Crack Down on Bid-Rigging Fraud The Bill by Rep. Meyers and Senate Sponsor Bettencourt now Heads to Governor Abbotts Desk!
Austin, TX — In a strong bipartisan show of support, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) with a 31–0 vote in the Senate and 145–0 in the House. Authored by Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–University Park) […]
Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets
AUSTIN – The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have taken legal action supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for conspiring to artificially manipulate the coal market through anticompetitive […]
The Heritage Society Offers Two Unique Juneteenth Tours Honoring Black History
HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2025) —Starting June 7, 2025, The Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby Street invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Houston’s Black history through two immersive tours, each offering a distinct perspective on the journey from […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Four South Texas Counties Impacted by Severe Weather
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe storms and flooding in South Texas that began March 26. As noted in the May 23 announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4871-TX) dated May 21, 2025, workers and self-employed individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties who […]
