The Fugitive Apprehension Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week. In Harris County, Leonard Dee Taylor was arrested in Houston on July 23 for failing to comply with his mandated sex offender registration requirements, and a corresponding warrant for Failure to […]
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Paxton Joins $21 Billion Opioid Distributor Settlement
Following on his previous announcement, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his intention to join the $21 billion opioid distributor settlement in a press conference on Thursday. The settlement includes up to $1.1 billion awarded to Texas and its subdivisions. Opioid […]
Expert in Reproductive Physiology Becomes Newest School of Veterinary Medicine Faculty Member
John Gibbons’ passion turns into a life-long career in developing novel reproductive techniques and protocols For John Gibbons, growing up in a military family and moving from place to place is etched in his memories. However, it was his family’s […]
Cornyn: Greater Houston Area to Receive $2.2M Talent Search Program Grants
Several higher education institutions in the greater Houston area have been awarded a number of federal grants totaling $2,156,771 for the Talent Search Program to help increase the number of disadvantaged youth who complete high school and their postsecondary education, U.S. Senator […]
Sen. Cruz: President Biden ‘Plays Politics With the Pandemic Even While he Releases COVID-Positive Immigrants by the Thousands into the State of Texas’
Joins Fox News’ ‘America Reports’ to discuss the border crisis and infrastructure U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Fox News’ ‘America Reports’ to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s border crisis spreading COVID-19 in South Texas and the $1.2 trillion infrastructure […]
Sen. Cruz on Democrats’ Infrastructure Bait and Switch: $1.2 Trillion is ‘Gateway Drug’ for Tax-and-Spend $3.5 Trillion Liberal Wish List
Joins Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ and CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week joined Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ and CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to talk about Democrats’ bait and switch of the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package with a $3.5 […]
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is this Weekend — Aug. 6-8
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Receives FINRA Investor Education Foundation Grant to Expand Personal Finance e-Book Collections to Aid Texans Following Severe Storms
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) today announced plans to provide access to personal finance e-books as part of its E-Read Texas program following receipt of a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The additional resources will […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Creation of Broadband Development Office
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced his agency will operate a newly created Broadband Development Office (BDO). The BDO will award grants, low-interest loans and other financial incentives to internet service providers who expand access to broadband service in underserved […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.4 Billion in July
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.39 billion in July, 13.5 percent more than in July 2020. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency […]
