by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas Sometimes I have some fun stumping my colleagues in Congress with Texas trivia. Do you know the third most spoken language in Texas? Most quickly count out English and Spanish on their fingers, but […]
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DPS Recognizes Lifesaving Actions, Awards Purple Heart
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented one Purple Heart and eight Lifesaving Awards to members of the Texas Highway Patrol at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11, at the DPS Headquarters […]
Representative Jacey Jetton Files Medical Reciprocity Bill
State Representative Jacey Jetton announces a bill giving doctors and nurses the ability to practice in Texas. House Bill 1780 gives doctors and nurses the ability to practice in Texas if their license is substantively the same as what is […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.05 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.05 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 0.7 percent more than in February 2020. These allocations are based on sales made […]
Bird City Texas Certifies Three New Communities
Bird City Texas, a partnership program between Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), is proud to announce that Galveston, San Antonio and Surfside Beach have been certified as Bird City Texas communities. These three communities join the inaugural 2020 Bird City Texas […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on the Passing of Congressman Ron Wright
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Ron Wright (R-Texas): “Heidi and I are saddened to hear of Congressman Wright’s passing. Ron was not only a dedicated public servant, a principled conservative, […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Caps off the 2020 Season
Anglers across the state entered 340 lunker bass greater than 8 pounds in the Toyota ShareLunker program from 86 lakes during the 2020 season, which wrapped up Dec. 31. In addition to helping produce bigger, better bass for Texas lakes, […]
Texas Army National Guard Promotes Col. Monie Ulis
The Adjutant General of Texas, Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris is pleased to announce the promotion of Texas Army National Guard Col. Monie R. Ulis, National Guard Bureau Deputy G1 and former commander of the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to […]
Regents OK Building Detonation Testing Facility at RELLIS
Governor and Chancellor Research Initiatives Support Study of Huge Explosions A new Detonation Research Test Facility (DRTF) will be built and opened next year on the RELLIS Campus, adding to its array of capabilities for solving complex global problems. Dr. […]
Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Small World A Polk County game warden was contacted by a woman on social media asking if he had any meat to donate for […]
