Attorney General Paxton joined a Missouri-led multistate investigation into Morningstar, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sustainalytics, for potential violations of consumer protection and anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) laws. This is the first investigation by state attorneys general into […]
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Paxton Releases AG Opinion to Promote Election Integrity, Transparency
Attorney General Paxton released an opinion that outlines the formal process for a legislator or a member of the public to inspect or obtain copies of Texans’ anonymous voted ballots. By doing so, the opinion establishes a crucial new tool […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal Developments
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to statements by Biden administration officials that they are prepared to accept Iran’s terms for entering a new nuclear deal: “A […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces List of Financial Companies that Boycott Energy Companies
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today his list of financial companies that boycott energy companies. Listed companies are subject to the divestment provisions outlined in Texas Government Code Chapter 809, which defines a financial company as a publicly traded financial services, […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards Nearly $1.2 Million in Grants to Texas Libraries
Selected Texas libraries will soon undertake new projects with funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). Workforce development resources, tools for promoting tech literacy and a wide range of impactful community programs topped the list of grant […]
TPWD Scale Loaner Program Lends Hand to Lone Star Jr Bassmasters
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) teamed up with Lone Star Jr Bassmasters (LSJrBM) to promote conservation and healthy fisheries for the club’s Aug. 6 tournament at Lake Tawakoni out of Sky Point RV Park Marina. The event utilized digital […]
WGU Texas celebrates students returning to school with Back to School Scholarship
The online, nonprofit university will award multiple students $2500 To help adult learners further their education by earning a high-demand degree conveniently and affordably, online, nonprofit university WGU Texas has announced the Back to School Scholarship. Valued at up to […]
Inflation is up, but Homestead ISD Tax Bills are Not! Over 3.5 Million should see savings this Fall
Senator Bettencourt calls on Cities and Counties to adopt the No-New-Revenue-Rate this Fall Taxpayers should visit the State’s New Tax Portal to get their Estimated Property Tax Bill Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announces that while the current National […]
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations Through Nov. 1
The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations through Nov. 1 of individuals and organizations for induction in next year’s hall of fame. “The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is made up of a growing list of […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, State Sen. Joan Huffman Support Repeal of Sales Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that he has joined with state Sen. Joan Huffman, Senate Committee on Finance chairwoman, to exempt feminine hygiene products from state and local sales tax. The effort will require new legislation and would […]
