Washington, DC — Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in support of action by President Trump that resulted in an agreement between Russian and Saudia Arabian leaders to halt oil-market dumping and market manipulation: “This OPEC agreement is welcome […]
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American Lung Association to Release 21st Annual ‘State of the Air’ Report with New Information on Houston’s Air Quality
HOUSTON (April 14, 2020) –The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 21st annual “State of the Air” report, an annual air quality “report card” that tracks Americans’ exposure nationwide to unhealthful levels of ozone and particle pollution. The report […]
AG Paxton Applauds Texas Supreme Court Stay Blocking Unlawful District Court Order that Allowed the Release of Potentially Dangerous Individuals
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today applauded the Texas Supreme Court for issuing a stay, halting a district court decision enjoining Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA 13), which prevented the release of potentially dangerous individuals on personal bonds without any individual assessment of their risk […]
AG Paxton Intervenes in Lawsuit Attempting to Release Thousands of Violent Inmates from the Dallas County Jail
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a motion to intervene into a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the release of inmates from the Dallas County Jail, including killers, rapists, arsonists and armed robbers. Releasing potentially thousands of persons arrested for, charged with, or previously convicted […]
New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
Social Security “The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However, for […]
When the world is grieving
Individuals across the globe have died from COVID-19. Whether we knew them personally or not—we may cry, feel sadness, experience loss, and find ourselves mourning. Why? Because we are reminded of our own experiences with loved ones who have died. […]
Sen. Cruz: Though These Are Dark and Challenging Times as We Battle the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Light of the Gospel Shines Through
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following video in observance of Easter Sunday. “Heidi and I want to wish to you and your family a wonderful and blessed Easter. Today we celebrate Jesus’ triumph over death and sin that […]
In Light of Federal Guidelines for Commercial Drivers, DPS Extends Deadline for CDL Holders to Submit Medical Certificates
AUSTIN – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the automatic downgrade of commercial driver licenses (CDL) by providing CDL holders with an extension for the medical certificates required for CDLs if […]
AG Paxton Asks Fifth Circuit to Once Again Uphold Governor’s Order Halting Unnecessary Medical Procedures After District Court Enters Second Injunction in One Week Granting Special Treatment to Abortion Providers
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a second, immediate appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to once again enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA 09) postponing any unnecessary medical procedures to preserve desperately needed medical supplies […]
AG Paxton Gives Statement on TRO Blocking Enforcement of Governor Abbott’s Order to Postpone Unnecessary Medical Procedures
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued this statement after the U.S. District Court in Austin granted a temporary restraining order blocking Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA 09: “The issuance of a second temporary restraining order defies the U.S. […]
