U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today reintroduced the Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act, and legislation to make permanent the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s middle class tax cuts. Sens. […]
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Texas Rangers Make Arrest in 42-Year-Old Cold Case Killing
The Texas Rangers have made an arrest in a 42-year-old cold case. On April 13, 2023, the Rangers arrested 68-year-old Larry Allen West for the murder of 18-year-old Carol Joyce Deleon. He was taken into custody at his residence in […]
Veterans & Military, May 8 is a special day in Texas to show your spouse your love
Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8, 2023 in Texas. Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and sacrifices made by the spouses of active duty […]
Sen. Bettencourt’s bill to end the Lost Generation of Truant students passes TX Senate 30-1!
SB 1630 creates top-down guidelines for schools creating and implementing attendance policies Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) passed Senate Bill 1630 out of the Texas Senate on Thursday, April 20, 2023, on an overwhelming vote of 30-1. SB 1630 will create […]
Texas Broadband Development Office Seeks Input from Public for Development of Digital Opportunity Plan
Broadband Development Office Invites All Texans to Complete Public Survey Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that his agency’s Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking the public for input on internet accessibility, affordability and usage. BDO will use the Digital […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Jordan Send Bicameral Letter to San Francisco Fed Regarding Big Tech Bank Failure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today sent a bicameral letter to Mary Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (“SF Fed”), regarding the SF […]
Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Sends Two Nurses to Prison for Defrauding Medicare of Nearly $1.5 Million
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured a prison sentence for two Houston nurses who were paying kickbacks to marketers, patients, and a physician. “This successful investigation and prosecution by my office highlights our unwavering commitment to protecting taxpayers and combating fraud,” said Attorney General […]
Texas Is The Best Place To Open A Business Right Now?
Texas consistently ranks among the top states to open a company based on its economy, business climate, taxes, and cost of living, among others. Online resources such as WalletHub ranked Texas as the third-best state to launch a startup in […]
WGU Texas Announces Scholarships for National Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Current and Aspiring Educators AUSTIN (Apr 24, 2023) – WGU Texas will celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12 by offering two scholarship programs for current and future education professionals who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in […]
