WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. This legislation allows military families to opt-in to Military Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to help fund their children’s education and […]
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TPWD Launching New Powderhorn Paddling Trail
PORT O’CONNOR – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its 83rd official paddling trail adjacent to the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and State Park located near Port O’Connor. The grand opening begins at 9 a.m. April 5 at […]
TDLR Safeguards Consumers With Online List of Revoked Licenses
Complete TDLR administrative penalties list also available AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) maintains a database of all violations that resulted in administrative orders during the past two years – including penalties and license revocations and suspensions, as well […]
Joint TdA Operation Results in Over 40 Arrests in Hays Co.
DPS Joins Federal, State, Local Partners in Effort to Combat Violent Venezuelan Gang AUSTIN – For more than a year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the Texas […]
Texas Man Convicted of Possession of Child Porn and Lewd Behavior
CONROE, Texas (April 1, 2025) — In Defense of Animals, applauds the conviction and sentencing of William Mitchell Keen, who was charged with indecent exposure and possession of child pornography.. On March 27, William Keen was sentenced to five years […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in March
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024. The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency […]
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Detected in Runnels County
AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received confirmation of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County. This marks the 35th county in the state to have a confirmed wild detection since March 2020, […]
DPS Names Iraqi Man as Featured Fugitive for April
Fugitive may be frequenting homeless shelters around Fort Worth, Arlington. AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jassim Al-Samawi is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during April if […]
Senate Passes SB 988 to Crack Down on Fuel Pump Tampering and Fuel Theft
Senator Bettencourt’s Bill Passes 29-2 to Fight Organized Fuel Crime Senator Huffman Amends Adding EV Charging Stations Austin TX— The Texas Senate passes Senate Bill 988 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R- Houston) in a decisive bi-partisan 29-2 vote, a targeted […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Sends $44.8 Million in Opioid Settlement Payments to Political Subdivisions
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he is making another payment to political subdivisions from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund as part of his work as chairman of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. This transfer of $44.8 million will […]
