WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the United State Senate passed a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. The resolution passed by an overwhelming bipartisan […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Meets with Vice President Vance, DOD Secretary Hegseth, DNI Gabbard, and Governor Abbott to Discuss Border Security
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton participated in a roundtable with Vice President JD Vance, Department of Defense (“DOD”) Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence (“DNI”) Tulsi Gabbard, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass, Texas, to discuss ongoing […]
AARP Texas Statement on the Passing of Sylvester Turner
AUSTIN, Texas – AARP Texas Director Tina Tran released the following statement today in reaction to the news of the passing of Sylvester Turner, a congressman and longtime state legislator and Houston mayor: “With heavy hearts, we grieve the loss of […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Responds to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement following President Donald J. Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “Tonight, President Trump spoke nothing but truth to the American people and viewers across the world,” said Congressman Nehls. “In little more than […]
Pi Day, the Texas Way
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi—both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it’s a perfect excuse to […]
O.H. Ivie Logs Third Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2025
ATHENS – O.H. Ivie increased its Legacy Class largemouth bass total to three on Thursday as the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season heads into its final month. O.H. Ivie launched the year on Jan. 2 with its initial Legacy Class Lunker of […]
“Go Early and Go Often” — All Signs Pointing Toward Excellent Spring Wild Turkey Numbers This Season
AUSTIN —Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two-year-old gobblers and jakes setting the stage for an increase in male harvest in 2025. Most of Texas experienced a bump in production and recruitment in 2023 and 2024, meaning hunters […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in February
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.8 billion in February, 4.3 percent more than in February 2024. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency […]
TSTA OPENS 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
(Round Rock, TX) – The Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2025 TSTA Scholarship Program has opened and will run through May 30, 2025. This year, TSTA will award ten scholarships of $500 […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Investigation Leads to 10-Year Prison Sentence and Over $26 Million in Restitution for Texas Doctor
DALLAS – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured 10 years in federal prison and a $26,622,522 restitution payment for Dr. David M. Young, 61, of Fredericksburg, Texas, who was sentenced for his role in a scheme […]
