Austin, TX – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and […]
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Cornyn Calls on FIFA to Take Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking at the World Cup
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 16 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) urging the organization to ensure they are working to prevent human trafficking before, during, and […]
Texas Workforce Commission to Investigate Potential Violations of Fair Housing Act
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (CRD) is responsible for investigating and enforcing state and federal laws regarding discrimination in housing and employment across the state. It is illegal discrimination to refuse to rent, sell, negotiate, or […]
Glenn Hegar Named Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas —Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents […]
Texas Job Growth Continues in February, More Than 20,000 Jobs Added
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market continued to achieve record highs for both jobs and the civilian labor force in February. The state added 20,100 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,254,200 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 182,300 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Ensuring Illegal Network of Houston-Area Abortion Clinics Remain Closed
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a temporary injunction against Maria Margarita Rojas and her network of Houston-area clinics for unlawfully providing abortions and illegally practicing medicine without a license. “This network of clinics illegally aborted unborn children and […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Insurance Company for Illegally Spying on or Blackmailing Lawmakers, Journalists, and Private Citizens
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into Superior Insurance for allegedly using private investigators to perform surveillance and gather potentially confidential information on lawmakers, journalists, and private citizens with pending insurance claims against Superior. At a […]
April is Texas State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.
AUSTIN – For the 14th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate State Parks Month by hosting a fund drive to support Texas State Parks. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will collect donations at its six store locations to help parks […]
TDLR Closes Round Rock Massage Establishment For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective March 19, 2025, that closes a massage establishment in Round Rock for suspected human trafficking. Xihui Peng and Jisheng Spa LLC, the owner/operator of […]
Texas Senate Passes Death Penalty with Super Majority Bipartisan Support
Legislation Expands Capital Murder Protections to Child Victims Aged 10–15 Austin, TX – In a powerful show of unity, the Texas Senate today passed Senate Bill 990 (SB 990) with super majority bipartisan support, 26-5. SB 990, authored by Senator […]
