In early 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found in several species of wild rabbits in Texas. Since April of this year, TPWD, the United States Department of […]
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Sen. Cruz Leads Colleagues in Letter Urging President Biden to Take Necessary Steps to Ease Energy Prices Before Winter
‘There are several immediate and reasonable actions your Administration can take to increase natural gas supplies and ease prices – without sacrificing safety or environmental stewardship’ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 18 of his Senate colleagues this week sent […]
Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate
Attorney General Paxton and several allied states and companies sued the Biden Administration for its illegal and unconstitutional vaccine mandate imposed on private businesses. As part of his COVID-19 Action Plan announced in early September, President Biden committed to requiring […]
DPS Labs Adopt New National Science Standards
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that its Crime Laboratory Division laboratories have been recognized for voluntarily adopting national forensic standards published by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC), created by […]
DPS Adds Saturday Services for Commercial Driver Licenses at Select Offices in November
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added additional Saturday appointment availability at select commercial driver license (CDL) offices for customers needing to apply, renew, replace or upgrade their Texas CDL. Participating driver license offices will offer a limited number of […]
Remainder of Powderhorn Ranch Donated to TPWD
With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block the Federal Government and Public Schools From Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced a bill to prohibit the federal government and any entity at the federal, state, and local level that receives federal funding, including school districts, from requiring COVID-19 […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Releases 2022-23 Certification Revenue Estimate
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today the release of the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE) for the fiscal 2022-23 biennium. Before each regular legislative session, the Comptroller’s office issues a Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) that estimates how much revenue will be available for […]
Comptroller’s Office Releases State of Texas Annual Cash Report
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced the release of the State of Texas Annual Cash Report for fiscal 2021. The report, a cash-basis representation of the state’s financial condition as of Aug. 31, 2021, shows revenue and expenditure details for all funds […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on the Passing of Jean Rounds
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Jean Rounds, wife of Sen. Mike Rounds and former first lady of South Dakota: “Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to Jean Rounds, who […]
