Entrants to Submit Projects Focused on Sustainability and Protecting Our Natural World; Registrations Due April 22 Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. […]
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar Returns $2 Billion to Texas Unclaimed Property Owners
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $2 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the Comptroller’s office announced today. “I am proud of the commitment this office has made to reuniting unclaimed property […]
This Ain’t Our First Rodeo
By: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and bull riding are just some of the many events you can catch at one of Texas’ many rodeos. Recognized as the official sport of Texas, the history of rodeos in the Lone Star […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement After Call With Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, put out the following statement after a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy today: “The Ukrainian people and President Zelenskyy are showing the world what a free country looks […]
Recipients of the 2022 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Research Fellowship in Texas History Announced
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and the Texas Library and Archives Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 TSLAC Research Fellowship in Texas History. The $2,000 fellowship is awarded to applicants with the best […]
Independent Panel Findings Reveal TPWD’ Strengths, Deficiencies During Rolling Pines Wildfire
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) released the findings of an independent panel reviewing the circumstances and cause of an escaped prescribed fire at Bastrop State Park. The findings of the review, also known as a facilitated learning analysis, […]
City of Denton Repeals Mask Mandate After AG Paxton Lawsuit
Attorney General Paxton has announced that the City of Denton has rescinded its mask mandate and repealed all COVID ordinances, following Attorney General Paxton’s filing of a lawsuit against it for violating Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-38. “The City of […]
AG Paxton Supports Amicus Against Health and Human Services for Encouraging and Covering Abortions Illegally Using State Funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate amicus brief supporting Ohio in its Title X appeal against the Biden Administration, which encourages and funds abortions through the use of state funds. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Potential Russia Divestments
For a week, we have witnessed Vladimir Putin’s vicious disregard for international law, national sovereignty and basic human rights. On his orders, Russian forces have engaged in a campaign against Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and all those around the world […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces the Energy Freedom Act to Make America Energy Independent Again
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Energy Freedom Act, in order to make America energy independent again by accelerating federal permitting for energy projects and pipelines, mandating new onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales, approving pending […]
