AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton adopted a new rule that enhances reporting requirements for District Attorneys and County Attorneys to ensure accountability and promote public safety. The rule demands greater transparency for District and County Attorneys representing a county […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Aaron Reitz on Being Sworn in as Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement congratulating Aaron Reitz on being sworn in as Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice after President Donald Trump nominated him for the position. Reitz will lead the […]
National Ranching Heritage Center to Host 56th Annual Ranch Day
Held April 5, the event taking place at the National Ranching Heritage Center on the Texas Tech campus promises a fun-filled day at the ranch for all ages. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. WHAT: The National Ranching Heritage Center is hosting its 56th Annual […]
Wildflower Watching?
Watch Out For Abandoned or Deteriorated Water Wells AUSTIN – As Texans embark on wildflower hikes, they’re urged to watch their step as they walk through the fields – there could be abandoned or deteriorated water wells and cisterns under foot. […]
Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March
Austin, TX – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and […]
Cornyn Calls on FIFA to Take Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking at the World Cup
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 16 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) urging the organization to ensure they are working to prevent human trafficking before, during, and […]
Texas Workforce Commission to Investigate Potential Violations of Fair Housing Act
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (CRD) is responsible for investigating and enforcing state and federal laws regarding discrimination in housing and employment across the state. It is illegal discrimination to refuse to rent, sell, negotiate, or […]
Glenn Hegar Named Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas —Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents […]
Texas Job Growth Continues in February, More Than 20,000 Jobs Added
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market continued to achieve record highs for both jobs and the civilian labor force in February. The state added 20,100 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,254,200 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 182,300 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Injunction Ensuring Illegal Network of Houston-Area Abortion Clinics Remain Closed
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a temporary injunction against Maria Margarita Rojas and her network of Houston-area clinics for unlawfully providing abortions and illegally practicing medicine without a license. “This network of clinics illegally aborted unborn children and […]
