U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement applauding Morocco’s decision to normalize relations with Israel: “Today is a wonderful day for Morocco and Israel. In just a few short months since […]
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DPS Reminds Texans to Prepare Ahead of Winter Weather
With another round of winter weather predicted to make its way to parts of Texas this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind Texans to make preparations now for potentially hazardous weather still to come this season. […]
DPS Recognizes Significant Accomplishments at Final PSC Meeting of the Year
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, three Medals of Valor, two Director’s Citations and 14 Lifesaving Awards to department personnel at the PSC meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 10, […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Confirmation of Sean Cooksey to Federal Election Commission
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Sean Cooksey to the Federal Election Commission (FEC): “I commend my colleagues in the Senate for swiftly confirming Sean Cooksey to the FEC. Sean […]
Olson Provides Rescue Support for Local Responders Through Access to Critical Military High Water Rescue Vehicles for Texas
Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) recently acted to provide critical funding for our military and Texas first responders by voting in support of H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. This legislation authorizes vital funding for the […]
DPS Expanding Hours at Select Driver License Offices
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering extended office hours at participating driver license (DL) offices across the state, beginning in 2021. Starting Jan. 4, office hours at the designated offices will be expanded to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Winter Season Offers Multiple Opportunities for Texas Bird Hunters
While winter in Texas is often synonymous with spending dawn and dusk in a deer blind, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters of the various upland and migratory bird hunting seasons that are still open throughout the colder […]
Texas Library and Archives Foundation Launches New Website and Online Book Store Gateway to Free Online Research and Records for Homebound Texans
The Texas Library and Archives Foundation, Inc., the statewide nonprofit organization chartered to exclusively support the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has launched a new website at www.txlaf.org. The mission of the Texas Library and Archives Foundation (TxLAF) is […]
Sens. Cruz, McConnell Fight for First Amendment Rights During Pandemic, Slam Kentucky Governor for Restricting Religious Institutions
Highlight Friday’s Supreme Court amicus brief as new evidence of a dangerous infringement of rights After another instance of local government overreach during the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on The […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Nathan Simington’s Confirmation to Federal Communications Commission
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after Nathan Simington was confirmed by the Senate to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): “I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed Nathan Simington to be […]
