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 […]
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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 […]
Texas Center for the Book Announces 2024-2025 Letters About Literature Texas Contest Winners
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book, under the direction of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Letters About Literature Texas contest, a statewide competition sponsored by the […]
Sheriff’s Office Mourns Deputy Christina Kohler
March 17, 2025 — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is sad to confirm the passing of Deputy Christina Kohler, 37. Deputy Kohler’s death in the 8600 block of Almeda Genoa Road on Thursday, March 13 is being investigated by the […]
Sen. Cruz Statement on Avoiding a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following the passage of the Continuing Resolution. Sen. Cruz said, “In their typical fashion, Senate Democrats engaged in political theater to delay the inevitable and cause instability. Americans voted for change […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Reintroduces Bill to Repeal California’s Emissions Waiver Exemption
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) reintroduced the Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden (CARB) Act of 2025. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the Senate companion to this legislation. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which authorized the Environmental Protection […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Dallas for Open Borders Sanctuary City Policies that Violate State Law
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation and issued a formal request for records from the City of Dallas concerning the Dallas Police Department’s refusal to comply with state and federal immigration laws. Recently, Dallas Interim Police […]
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CONGRATULATES TEXAS ON THE 2024 GOVERNOR’S CUP VICTORY
This notable accomplishment marks the 13th consecutive year AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly congratulates the State of Texas on securing the 2024 Governor’s Cup, marking an unprecedented 13th consecutive win and 21st overall in Site Selection magazine’s esteemed rankings. The […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
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% […]
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 […]
