(AUSTIN) — In the recently released September issue of Fiscal Notes, the Comptroller’s office examines the considerations that went into the preparation of the updated Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE) — and the myriad uncertainties our revenue estimators face. Those uncertainties included the […]
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Sen. Cruz: This Supreme Court Nominee Has Been Litigated by the American People
Outlines historical precedent for the Senate to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee on Fox News’ ‘Ingraham Angle,’ the Hugh Hewitt Show, and CBS’ ‘This Morning’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today […]
Sen. Cruz Denounces Democrats’ Efforts to Politicize Supreme Court
Democrats reject alternative amendment offered by Sen. Cruz to state that ‘packing the Court is a bad idea’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, yesterday on the Senate floor objected to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s amendment to a bipartisan resolution, […]
Texas to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26
AUSTIN – This Saturday, Sept. 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), and Texas hunters and anglers are encouraged to invite others to join them in their outdoor adventures. Whether it is a child or grandchild, friend, co-worker, neighbor or […]
TPWD Asks for Public Input on Monarch Butterfly Conservation License Plate Design
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be launching a new conservation license plate to raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. The public is invited to vote for their […]
During a Census and Hurricane Season, Cornyn Offers Bill to Protect Federal Funding for Texas Communities
Restores Grants for City of Galveston through FY21, FY22 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released this statement after introducing the Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies (GRACE) Act, which would protect communities impacted by future natural disasters from losing […]
DPS Announces Saturday Appointments through December
AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing Saturday appointment availability through the end of the year. Many driver license (DL) offices across the state will be offering Saturday appointments for customers […]
Prepare for Tropical Storm Beta (Sunday, 10:00 a.m.)
Harris County residents should prepare for potential tropical weather impacts beginning today. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta continues to move toward a landfall in southeast Texas by early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm […]
Sen. Cruz for FoxNews.com: After Ginsburg— Why the Senate Must Confirm Her Successor Before Election Day
HOUSTON, Texas – As the nation mourns the passing of legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for FoxNews.com outlining why the Senate must confirm her successor before Election Day. Excerpts are below. On the legendary career […]
Sen. Cruz on ‘This Week’: ‘We Need a Full Court on Election Day’
Discusses life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the urgent need to fill her seat with George Stephanopoulos HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on ABC’s ‘This Week’ with George Stephanopoulos to discuss the passing of […]
