The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Worth in Tarrant County on the Trinity River basin as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. Infested status signifies that there is an established, reproducing population of zebra mussels in the […]
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Social Security Board of Trustees: Combined Trust Funds Projected Depletion One Year Sooner Than Last Year
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds […]
Paxton Announces Finalized Settlement with Griddy Energy, LLC
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced details of the approved settlement in the lawsuit against Griddy Energy, LLC after Winter Storm Uri left its customers with exorbitant energy bills. Texas power companies failed to withstand the winter storm and left millions of Texans […]
Sen. Cruz: President Biden Broke His Promise to Evacuate All Americans From Afghanistan
‘President Biden prioritized political considerations over American lives and national security’ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after President Biden spoke to the nation about his withdrawal from Afghanistan: […]
Paxton Announces Multistate Coalition Supporting Texas’ Fight Against Illegal Immigration
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that 16 states have joined a coalition in support of Texas and Louisiana’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s refusal to deport certain dangerous criminal aliens. The Biden Administration stopped detaining illegal aliens convicted of crimes relating to […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Accepting Applications from Libraries for $1.8 Million in ARPA Grants
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will begin accepting applications on Sept. 3 for three new grant programs made possible by emergency pandemic funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Available funds total at least $1.8 million […]
Texas Center for the Book Announces Four New Literary Landmarks
The Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) today announced four new Literary Landmarks, to be unveiled across the state in special ceremonies this fall and winter: Theodis “Ted” Shine, Jr. Literary […]
Texas Attorney General’s Office Releases Internal Report
The report, released after a 10 month long internal investigation, reviews, and analyzes actions taken by employees and political appointees of the Attorney General of Texas and evaluates allegations made against the Attorney General. Direct any inquiries via email to […]
Texas Attorney General Admits He Cannot Enforce Governor’s Mask Mandate Prohibition
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, who has sued the Texas Governor and Attorney General over the Governor’s ban on mask mandates, addressed the Attorney General’s statements that neither he nor Governor Greg Abbott can enforce the Governor’s prohibition of […]
Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Listing of Six Mussels in Central Texas
Protections for central Texas mussels will improve water quality and health of streams and rivers, to benefit diverse wildlife, local communities and businesses Based on recently completed Species Status Assessments (SSAs), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to […]
