Local Sales Tax Allocations – March 2025 Recipient March 2025 Allocation Change from March 2024 Year-to-Date Change Cities $685.2M ↑10.1% ↑6.2% Transit Systems $223.5M ↑10.6% ↑5.5% Counties $65.5M ↑2.8% ↑6.3% Special Purpose Districts $106.8M ↑15.0% ↑13.2% Total $1.1B ↑10.2% ↑6.7% […]
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Suspects Arrested in Major Credit Card Skimming Operation
State, City and Federal Agencies partnered to disrupt multi-million-dollar fraud scheme & prevented more than $5.2 million in potential losses AUSTIN – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a sophisticated credit […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Reintroducing the Save our Shrimpers Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), along with Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown and Support President Trump’s Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement following the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which keeps the government open, allows President Donald Trump and his administration to continue to identify waste, […]
Converse Teen Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Joseph Harris to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kaufman County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a Kaufman County deer breeding facility. This is the first CWD detection in a deer breeding facility in the county. Two […]
SENATE APPROVES DEMENTIA INSTITUTE
The Senate on Wednesday gave approval to a bill that would create a new institute dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. About half a million Texans suffered from dementia in 2024, and with […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025. This legislation closes loopholes in existing law meant to ensure that American flags displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will […]
Regents Select Glenn Hegar as Sole Finalist to be Chancellor
HOUSTON, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Hegar, a Republican, has served in the Texas House […]
