(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today is celebrating 19 local governments that have achieved the highest levels of transparency in the agency’s Transparency Stars program, which is marking its 10th year. “Texans deserve transparency in how their tax dollars are […]
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DPS Launches New iWatchTexas Feature
AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched a new feature on the iWatchTexas Community Reporting System to protect the public from coercion and harassment by foreign adversaries. The new feature allows individuals […]
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATES NATIONAL AG DAY WITH AGRICULTURE PARTNERS
Commissioner Miller is joined by partners at EPA and TFB at Texas farmAUSTIN – In celebration of National Ag Day, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and the Texas Farm Bureau at J. […]
The Bassmaster Classic is Back in Texas March 21-23
FORT WORTH – The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads to Lake Ray Roberts March 21-23 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Super Bowl of bass fishing is back in Texas for the fourth time […]
Senator Bettencourt’s Advances Death Penalty for Killing 10-15 year old Texans
Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Unanimously Passes SB 990 for Young Victims Austin, TX – Today, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) passed Senate Bill 990 (SB 990) unanimously through the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice by Chairman Flores immediately calling […]
TBVME Rolls Out Refreshed, More User-Friendly Agency Website
AUSTIN – The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) has launched a modernized and updated website (http://www.veterinary.texas.gov/) designed to make it easier and faster for users to locate the information they need. “I’m thrilled to be rolling out this modern […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Additional Arrests in Illegal Abortion and Unlicensed Medical Practice Investigation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Jose Manuel Cendan Ley, 29, was arrested on March 17 for the unlawful performance of an abortion and the unlicensed practice of medicine. Ley performed illegal medical procedures as a medical assistant […]
Tip Leads to Capture of Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender in Oklahoma
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Trejo in Stilwell, Okla. on March 12. A Crime Stoppers reward will be […]
Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Captured in Liberty Co.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Rigoberto Enrique Valencia was taken into custody on Friday, March 14, in Liberty Co. A Crime Stoppers reward […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, for providing illegal abortions and illegally operating a network of clinics in the Northwest Houston area. Rojas, a midwife known as “Dr. Maria,” was taken […]
