WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the street outside of the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. as “Oswaldo Payá Way” after […]
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TPW Commission Adopts Oyster Certificate of Location Regulation Changes
AUSTIN — During its Jan. 23 meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved changes to the oyster Certificate of Location (COL) program rules. The approved rule revisions allow the use of the COL program for oyster reef restoration […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Texas Legislature to Fully Fund OAG’s Law Enforcement Initiative to Keep Texas Safe
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton testified before the Senate Finance Committee today, urging lawmakers to fully fund the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), ensuring that state laws are enforced and the people of Texas are protected. As the […]
Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized by TPW Commission
AUSTIN – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission. “Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game […]
Texas Tech Partners with Natura, ACU to Advance Cutting-Edge Technology
New MOU aims to address Texas’ water and energy challenges by integrating advanced reactor systems with desalination and sustainable energy production. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University is partnering with Natura Resources and Abilene Christian University (ACU) to deploy Natura’s molten […]
TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County. The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and is located […]
Sens. Cruz, Budd, Colleagues Introduce POLICE Act to Designate Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer as a Deportable Offense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2025. The POLICE Act would strengthen federal law […]
2025 tax filing season starts as IRS begins accepting tax returns today; taxpayers have many options for help
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season today and is accepting and processing federal individual tax year 2024 returns. During today’s early morning opening, IRS systems have already received millions of tax returns from across […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Crime Victim Services Division (“CVS”) hosted a conference this week bringing together leaders in the victim services field to strengthen collaboration and reinforce the Office of the Attorney General’s ability to provide swift, effective […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare. The State Bar of Texas attempted to punish Attorney General […]
