The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted multiple changes to the freshwater fishing regulations for the upcoming 2022-2023 season at the meeting held March 24. Defining reservoir boundaries and modified harvest regulations on designated waterbodies highlight this year’s list of […]
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GOP Senators Called for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Hearing to Be Adjourned Until Democrats Share Probation Reports; Chairman Durbin Denies Request
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, led nine other Republican senators on the Judiciary Committee in writing a letter to Chairman Durbin asking for Judge Ketanji […]
AG Paxton Investigates Potential Violations of State Law by Puberty-Blocking Drug Manufacturers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to AbbVie Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as part of an investigation to determine whether these manufacturers of puberty-blocking drugs deceptively advertised and promoted hormone blockers for unapproved uses without disclosing […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $12.5 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $12.5 million in grants to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 reimbursement match basis, and once funded, the […]
Sen. Cruz on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: ‘There is a Very Consistent Pattern’ in Her Light Sentencing of Child Pornographers
Today, during the second round of questioning in the confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, pressed the judge on […]
AG Paxton Visits City of Carbon Amid One of the Largest Wildfires in Texas History
Attorney General Ken Paxton met with Fire Chief Jody Forbus of Carbon, Texas to tour the area ravaged by the blaze and address one of the largest wildfires in our state’s history. At a Friday press conference General Paxton offered his support to the affected communities and discussed strategies to help rebuild the after this devastating event. The area is about 120 miles west of Dallas and resulted in massive destruction to both residential and commercial property […]
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Hosts “Fishing Fools Day”
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is the perfect place to kick off the month of April with “Fishing Fools Day,” an event celebrating all things fishing. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at […]
Sen. Cruz on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: ‘I See a Record of Activism and Advocacy’
During the initial round of questioning in the confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, highlighted the judge’s comments about […]
Sen. Cruz at Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearing: ‘Will You Protect Freedom Or Restrict It?’
Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, gave his opening statement on the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. […]
The Texas Library Association is the largest state association of librarians in the U.S.
TLA’s new Representative-at-Large for School Libraries is Melissa Rippy. She is the Director of Libraries and Instructional Materials at Pasadena ISD. At TLA, Melissa has volunteered in a variety of roles, including as a member of the Bylaws and Resolution […]
