Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to make sure your young passengers are secured properly in order to save lives. Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading […]
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Cornyn: Houston Area to Receive $3.6M to Help Reduce Rape Kit Backlog
Two local entities in the Houston area were awarded grants totaling $3,644,658 to help reduce the national DNA kit backlog, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes through the Department of Justice as part of the Capacity Enhancement […]
Paxton Recovers Over $165 Million in Taxpayer Funds, Protects the Integrity of the Texas Medicaid Program
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the finalization of a substantial settlement with Centene Corporation and its subsidiaries that provide services to the Texas Medicaid program. Under the terms of the settlement, Centene will pay over $165.6 million to resolve Attorney General Paxton’s […]
Team Hidalgo TV Ad Spotlights Extreme Opponent’s Dangerous Disregard for Harris County Women and Public Health System
New ad hits on tension between Mealer’s support of Texas’ extreme abortion ban, and the County Judge’s oversight of the public health system Today, Team Hidalgo released ‘Supports It’ – a TV spot underscoring the grave and dangerous implications of Harris County […]
Texas Comptroller Visits Panhandle for Second Stop of Good for Texas Tour: Water Edition
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) on the second stop of his Good for Texas Tour: Water Edition. The PGCD is home to one of five cloud seeding programs in Texas. Cloud seeding is a form […]
Texas Comptroller Announces Record $309 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2022
The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid out a record $309 million in unclaimed property during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. This is the third time the Comptroller’s office has returned $300 million or more in […]
Helping Kids Imagine, Innovate, And Create Through Teach For America Houston’s Dream Lab
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the DPS Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place from Sept. 18-24. The week aims to highlight the critical forensic […]
Critical Shelter Sos: Galveston Island Humane Society Overcrowding
Shelter Needs Immediate Adopters and Fosters to Relieve Issue The Galveston Island Humane Society is calling on you to help, as the shelter has surpassed its critical capacity for animals. There are currently 83 dogs and 140 cats in care […]
Attorney General Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up
CHILD EXPLOITATION UNIT In Bastrop County, David Michael Vocal was arrested on August 24 for one count of possession of child pornography. Child Exploitation Unit investigators executed a search warrant at Vocal’s residence, where he was located and arrested. Investigators seized […]
Biologists Predict Moderate Hunting Conditions Ahead of White-Tailed Deer Archery-Only Season Opener
With drought affecting most of the state over the summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists foresee a moderate season for hunters this fall. “Overall, 2022 year is expected to be good in terms of harvest numbers and opportunities, […]
