During National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 28 – March 4 this year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to help slow the spread of invasive species affecting our state’s natural resources and economy. The Office of […]
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AG Paxton Pushes Back Against Biden EPA’s War Against Texas Oil & Gas
“At a time when American gas prices are skyrocketing at the pump, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows again the absolute need for energy independence, Biden chooses to go to war against fossil fuels,” said Attorney General Paxton. “These severe new […]
TPWD Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Texas Hunter Education
This week, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hunter Education. The first course in Texas was held on Feb. 28, 1972. Since then, over 1.5 million students have completed Texas Hunter Education throughout the state. Since […]
TPWD Works Alongside TDCJ to Facilitate Safe Movement of Large Bat Colony
To address concerns about the welfare of a large colony of free-tailed bats in a warehouse operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is working alongside TDCJ staff to develop a […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Kicks Off Texas Broadband Listening Tour to Address Internet Access
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is kicking off a Texas broadband listening tour to get Texans’ insights about internet access and collect input to develop the state’s first broadband plan. The tour, which will help guide the strategic vision of Texas’ […]
Paxton Defends SB8, Saving Thousands of Lives in the Process
Attorney General Ken Paxton has fought off multiple challenges to Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB8), which has saved approximately 17,000 newborn lives since it went into effect on September 1, 2021. Abortions fell by 60 percent in Texas the first […]
New Campaign Educates Black Houstonians about Clinical Trials
Today, the American Lung Association in Texas announced the new Awareness, Trust and Action campaign, which aims to educate Black Americans in Houston about clinical trials and encourage them to speak with their healthcare provider. “When Black Americans enroll in […]
Public Input Sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2022-2023
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2022-2023 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Allow the take of white-tailed deer by firearm in Collin, Dallas, Grayson, and Rockwall […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after President Biden announced his intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States: “I congratulate Judge Jackson on the honor of being nominated […]
ShareLunker Program Enjoys Back-to-Back Double Lunker Weekend
Anglers in Texas reeled in two more Legacy Class largemouth bass for the second consecutive weekend. Possum Kingdom kicked things off Friday afternoon Feb. 18 with its third Legacy Lunker of the 2022 Toyota ShareLunker season after securing the first two […]
