CONROE, Texas (April 1, 2025) — In Defense of Animals, applauds the conviction and sentencing of William Mitchell Keen, who was charged with indecent exposure and possession of child pornography.. On March 27, William Keen was sentenced to five years […]
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State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in March
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024. The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency […]
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Detected in Runnels County
AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received confirmation of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County. This marks the 35th county in the state to have a confirmed wild detection since March 2020, […]
DPS Names Iraqi Man as Featured Fugitive for April
Fugitive may be frequenting homeless shelters around Fort Worth, Arlington. AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jassim Al-Samawi is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during April if […]
Senate Passes SB 988 to Crack Down on Fuel Pump Tampering and Fuel Theft
Senator Bettencourt’s Bill Passes 29-2 to Fight Organized Fuel Crime Senator Huffman Amends Adding EV Charging Stations Austin TX— The Texas Senate passes Senate Bill 988 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R- Houston) in a decisive bi-partisan 29-2 vote, a targeted […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Sends $44.8 Million in Opioid Settlement Payments to Political Subdivisions
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he is making another payment to political subdivisions from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund as part of his work as chairman of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. This transfer of $44.8 million will […]
Cornyn Introduces Texan Tilman Fertitta at Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Nomination Hearing
‘Tilman’s realization of the American dream will serve him well as a voice for our nation’s interests and as an advocate for a strong relationship between the United States and Italy.’ ‘I have no doubt he will do a stellar […]
Commission Approves Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is expanding digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types. TPWD introduced digital licensing and tagging in 2022 for harvested deer, turkey and oversized red […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Defend Texas A&M’s Ban on Obscene and Illegal Drag Shows
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a notice for appeal after a federal judge stopped the enforcement of the Texas A&M Board of Regents’ (“Board”) ban on drag shows. The ban was challenged in a lawsuit by the Texas […]
Veterans Land Board Announces Extended Visiting Hours at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the VLB announced that the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will offer extended visiting hours during the spring and summer to account for longer days. These longer hours will […]
