WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate voted 70-28 on final passage of a a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. […]
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Joins Event as AT&T, Human-I-T Provide 100 Laptops to the Smithville Workforce Training Center
(SMITHVILLE) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today joined local officials and representatives from AT&T® and Human-I-T to provide Career Tracks, formerly the Smithville Workforce Training Center, with 100 refurbished laptops to distribute to job seekers in the Career Tracks program. Hegar, whose agency […]
TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for the inshore shrimp, crab, and finfish fisheries, all of which have […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central Bank […]
Sam Rayburn and Lake Tyler Team Up for a Double Lunker Day
ATHENS – With the eyes of the bass fishing world on Lake Ray Roberts for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Lake Tyler took their own turn in the spotlight on Saturday and delivered a double lunker day […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues CID as Part of an Ongoing Investigation into Real Estate Development Tied to East Plano Islamic Center
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) to Community Capital Partners, LP (“CCP”) as part of an ongoing investigation into CCP’s real estate development, EPIC City. The development, near Josephine, Texas, is affiliated with the […]
New Sites Open on Brazos, San Marcos Rivers for Fishing, Paddling Access
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers with the addition of two new leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Court’s Decision to Restore Texas LNG Projects
“I fought hard to advance this result, and I will continue to champion Texas energy” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, issued a […]
TDLR Closes Fort Worth and Garland Massage Establishments For Suspected Human Trafficking
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued six-month emergency closure orders effective March 19, 2025, that closes massage establishments in Fort Worth and Garland for suspected human trafficking. Chiping Zhang, the owner/operator of two massage establishments, was […]
Sen. Cruz Celebrates Approval of Deepwater Port License Off Texas, Louisiana Coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement celebrating the Trump administration’s issuance of a license to Delfin LNG, LLC to construct and operate a deepwater port near the border of Texas and […]
