System-wide Policy Standardizes Hiring, Admission Policies Chancellor John Sharp today directed all universities and agencies in The Texas A&M University System to remove Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statements from their employment or admission practices. “No university or agency in […]
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TPWD Seeking Public Input on Saltwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations for the 2023–24 license year. These changes are focused on matching federal regulations to streamline enforcement and compliance issues. TPWD will […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Commemorates Texas Rangers Bicentennial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers. Sen. Cruz and Sen. John […]
Cruz Op-Ed: The Left’s Assault on Judicial Independence Is Going to Get Someone Killed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) published an op-ed in National Review titled, “The Left’s Assault on Judicial Independence Is Going to Get Someone Killed,” arguing that progressive efforts to intimidate federal judges is dangerous not only to democracy, but to […]
Sen. Cruz Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Oswaldo Paya, Cuban Dissidents
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor to honor the memory of Oswaldo Paya during what would have been the week of his 71st birthday. Sen. Cruz said: “The […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Eric’s Law to Ensure Victims, Families, Receive Justice in Federal Death Penalty Cases
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today reintroduced Eric’s Law, a bill that aims to deliver justice to victims and their families in federal death penalty cases. The legislation would allow prosecutors to impanel a […]
Hundreds of Dachshunds Expected at Fiesta Dachshund Dash, in Helotes!
Fiesta Dachshund Dash, hosted by Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas, will take place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10am-4pm. Dachshund races, huge variety of vendors, crafts for kids, and food trucks are the highlights of this event. Adoptable dachshunds […]
Senator Bettencourt files SB3: a 75% Homestead Exemption Increase, with all Texas Senators
Priority Bill of Lieutenant Governor Patrick, SB 3 raises Homestead Exemption from $40,000 to $70,000 Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 3, and SJR 3, the constitutional amendment which would put to the voters of Texas the single largest […]
TPWD Program Celebrates State Park Centennial With $2.9 Million in Grant Awards
Community Outdoor Outreach Program Diversifies Audiences Engaged With the Outdoors In honor of the State Park Centennial Celebration, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) has awarded the largest sum of grant funding in the program’s […]
