In response to the number of opioid-related drug deaths stemming from prescription misuse over the course of the last 20 years, Texas and 13 other states filed a lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies for their role in causing the opioid […]
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Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Fifty times more powerful than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, fentanyl can be a pain management tool when prescribed. However, in 2021 illegal use of the drug was linked to almost 1,700 fatal overdoses in Texas. This month’s Fiscal […]
13 New College Graduates Earn Their Degrees From Gradulet Program Offered By Harmony Public Schools
Started by Harmony Public Schools, Gradulet is a college completion program that connects students with the academic, financial and counseling support they need to earn their degree Thirteen graduates of Harmony Public Schools’ GraduLet college completion program received their college degrees Saturday, […]
Incoming Ranking Member Senator Ted Cruz Announces Senior Republican Commerce Committee Staff
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), incoming Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, announced new senior staff positions for his committee office. Sen. Cruz said: “There’s no better place at this moment for fighting to rein […]
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Sale of Oil from SPR to China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), […]
HHSC Increases Starting Pay for Jobs at State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced it is increasing salaries and starting pay at state hospitals and state supported living centers to help with crucial staffing needs, maintain competitive wages, and bring hospital beds back online. “Maintaining […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bicameral Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) today introduced The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. The legislation creates an opt-in for military families to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to help fund their child’s […]
Sen. Cruz Leads in Push for Education Freedom by Introducing Bills During School Choice Week In 118th Congress
During School Choice Week, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today introduced two leading education bills to promote choice for parents and educational opportunity for students, The Student Empowerment Act and The Education Freedom Scholarships & Opportunity Act. Sen. Cruz said: “School […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Help Block Non-Citizens From Voting in Washington D.C.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduced a bill this week to help prevent non-citizens, including illegal aliens and embassy staff from other countries, from voting in local elections in the nation’s capital. Originally introduced last Congress, this bill would prohibit the […]
Texas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration
Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100-year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to win park passes, H-E-B gift cards and even a curated state park experience. The contest will have four […]
