Attorney General Paxton, along with the State of Oklahoma, is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) to remove an illegal regulation from federal law that cedes our sovereignty to the World Health Organization (“WHO”). Under federal […]
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DPS Compassionate Use Program Now Taking Applications for Dispensing Organization Licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD), is now accepting new applications for Compassionate Use Program (CUP) dispensing organization licenses. Applications for dispensing organization licenses may be submitted through the RSD Contact Us portal, using this application […]
DPS Encourages Vigilance During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking – the use of force, fraud or coercion in any type of labor exploitation or commercial sex act, or when an individual under the age of 18 is involved in commercial sex – can happen to anyone, anywhere. […]
O.H. Ivie Produces First Legacy ShareLunker of 2023
O.H. Ivie Lake claimed the first Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season Sunday for the second consecutive year. Tom Nilssen of New Braunfels landed ShareLunker 633, which registered at 13.52 pounds on the scale. O.H. Ivie […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases Texas Broadband Development Map Identifying Areas Eligible for Funding
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the release of the Texas Broadband Development Map, which uses data collected from internet service providers (ISPs) to show the availability of various types of high-speed internet access across Texas. The process for creating […]
Fishing Innovator To Be Inducted Into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce that Wally “Mr. Crappie” Marshall of Anna, Texas, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Marshall revolutionized crappie fishing through innovative products, tournaments and promotion of […]
Five join DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors
Five respected members of the Greater Houston community have joined the DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors and will help provide leadership for the longtime nonprofit organization as it continues to serve Texas children and families. Founded in Houston in […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Following the Appointment of a Special Counsel to Investigate Biden Documents
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a Special Counsel appointed to investigate the classified documents found at Biden’s residence: “Everything about this debacle […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases Statement on Federal Government’s Failure to Extend Broadband Challenge Deadline
I’m disappointed that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has stubbornly refused to resolve a problem of its own creation and may sacrifice data quality to meet arbitrary and aggressive timelines. However, in response to pressure from Texas and […]
Felicia J. Williamson Appointed to Texas Historical Records Advisory Board
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to welcome new board member Felicia J. Williamson. Williamson, who will join THRAB on February 1, 2023, has served as the Director of Library & Archives at the Dallas Holocaust and […]
