The Harris County Law Library will expand virtual, remote services and temporarily suspend in-person services and public events for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16. The Law Library is a public law library that serves the legal information needs of […]
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CBD, the real deal or snake oil
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a non-psychotropic component of cannabis and hemp. Folks, CBD oil is not a magic potion or miracle lotion. It’s not the Holy Grail with healing powers. CDB is not a cure for 21st century anxiety; […]
Sen. Cruz Calls on Administration, Congress, Business Leaders to Take Four Concrete Steps to Combat Coronavirus
“With the rapid spread of this virus, time is not a luxury we can afford. The coronavirus is a serious and immediate threat that requires a serious and immediate response” HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today called […]
AG Paxton Defends Religious Freedom and Due Process for Churches of Magnolia, Texas
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton supported churches in the City of Magnolia as they defend their ability to have their day in court after the city decided to charge houses of worship and other nonprofits higher water rates than everyone […]
AG Paxton Warns Texans of Scammers Taking Advantage of Coronavirus Emergency
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today cautions Texans to be aware of scams in light of the statewide Coronavirus disaster declaration announced earlier today by Governor Abbott. “Situations like this usually bring the best of our communities to the forefront with […]
Sen. Cruz Announces Decision to Extend Self-Quarantine Until March 17 Out of Abundance of Caution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement: “My self-quarantine ended yesterday afternoon. I still have no symptoms and feel fine, and I was looking forward to taking my family out to dinner tonight. “Unfortunately, last night […]
DPS Takes Preventative Measures Against COVID-19, Encourages Texans to do the Same
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking preventative measures against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by implementing additional sanitation practices at driver license (DL) offices and issuing guidance to members of the department on best practices, as […]
To Manage Spread of Coronavirus, Sens. Cruz, Sinema Urge Government to Implement Webform for Travelers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, on Wednesday sent a letter to Vice President Pence and members of the coronavirus task force urging them to implement a single online webform […]
AG Paxton Defends Religious Freedom and Due Process for Churches of Magnolia, Texas
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton supported churches in the City of Magnolia as they defend their ability to have their day in court after the city decided to charge houses of worship and other nonprofits higher water rates than everyone […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards Research Fellowships
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2020 Research Fellowship in Texas History. The 2020 TSLAC Research Fellows are Sheena Lee Cox for her dissertation research, focusing on Texas and […]
