WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, passed the United States House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Chris Pappas joined Congressman Nehls in introducing this bill in the 118th and 119th Congress. Medal of Honor Recipients receive a special […]
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Sen. Cruz, Rep. Roy Reintroduce RESULT Act to Increase Access to Life-Saving Medical Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) reintroduced the bicameral Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments (RESULT) Act. The legislation increases access to drugs, devices, and other medical therapies already approved in other trusted countries, facilitating […]
Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Increase the daily bag limit of pintails from […]
Measles Outbreak Hits 124 Cases, One Death; Exposed Unvaccinated People Urged to Get Vaccinated
DSHS, CDC Say MMR Vaccine Can Provide Some Protection for Unvaccinated People Even After Exposure As measles cases continue to spread in and around Gaines County in West Texas, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said today one unvaccinated […]
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Eric’s Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced Eric’s Law. The legislation would allow prosecutors to impanel a new sentencing jury if an original jury fails to reach a unanimous decision in a capital sentencing hearing. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Eric Williams was […]
Lake Tawakoni Delivers its First Legacy Class ShareLunker
ATHENS – Angler Clayton Braddock of Argyle reeled in Lake Tawakoni’s grand entry into the Toyota ShareLunker program Sunday, catching the waterbody’s first Legacy Class fish. The lake became the 79th Texas public fishery to produce one of these massive […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Suspicious and Potentially Illegal Lottery “Winnings”
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into the Texas lottery process, including two suspicious and possibly unlawful lottery “winnings” that involved bulk lottery ticket purchases and the utilization of a third-party courier service. The investigation will […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Pass House Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting to advance H.Con.Res. 14, which lays the groundwork for Congress to carry out President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda: “I proudly voted to pass the House Budget Resolution, which unlocks the process to […]
Walk Across Texas! Adult program set for March 17 in Fort Bend County
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Fort Bend County will host a Walk Across Texas! Adult program from March 17 – May 11. The Walk Across Texas! Adult program (18+) is a FREE, eight‐week online program designed […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Top Deputy on New Role as Advisor to Vice President JD Vance
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement congratulating Deputy Attorney General James Lloyd for being appointed Deputy Policy Director to Vice President JD Vance. “James handled some of the most important, complex, and significant cases during his […]
