WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Pete Olson (TX-22) issued the following statement after the CITGO 6’s sham trial in Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s kangaroo court: “I am devastated to learn of the sentencing of the CITGO 6 after waiting 1,102 days for […]
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AG Paxton Announces $17.5 Million Settlement with Home Depot Regarding Data Breach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office, along with the Attorneys General of 45 other States and the District of Columbia have obtained a $17.5 million-dollar settlement against retailer The Home Depot, resolving a multistate investigation of […]
Sen. Cruz: Tradition of Gratitude Is Woven Into the Very Fabric of Our Nation
Issues statement in advance of Thanksgiving Day U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a statement in advance of Thanksgiving Day: “All across the country, Americans will celebrate the dearly won gift of freedom and the family and friends we are blessed […]
AG Paxton: Fifth Circuit Upholds Decision to Defund Planned Parenthood
Attorney General Ken Paxton gave this statement on today’s ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: “The Fifth Circuit correctly rejected Planned Parenthood’s efforts to prevent Texas from excluding them from the state’s Medicaid program. Undercover video plainly showed […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers. As part of the nationwide Operation CARE […]
3 Tips For Going Hunting In Texas
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at hunting, Texas is a great place to get started. But whether you’re currently living in Texas or you’re wanting to come in from out of state, it’s good to understand a […]
Texas National Guard Soldiers to Deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield
The Texas Army National Guard bid farewell and good luck to more than 300 members of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion as the unit prepares to deploy to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The ceremony took place on November 20, […]
TPWD Asks Public to Report Rabbit Mortality Events
In April, 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 June, TPWD, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas […]
The Alamo Releases New Research Report On The Iconic 18-Pounder Cannon
The Alamo is proud to announce the release of a new research report on the 18-pounder cannon, which details the cannon’s prominent role in the Battle of the Alamo and how a faithful replica can be made. Accounts from 1836 […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Administration’s Action to Prohibit Banks From Engaging in Political Discrimination Against Legal, Creditworthy Institutions
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for issuing a rule that would require banks to provide fair access to financial services for all legal and creditworthy institutions: “I’m […]
