AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $30.9 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 […]
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s Approval of $100 Million for 2025 Grant Plan
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today applauded the Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s (OAFC or Council) 2025 Grant Issuance Plan that could award up to $100 million in grants for approved proposals that respond to the statewide opioid crisis. The available […]
Texas Labor Market Growth Continues with Over 37,000 Jobs Added in December
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market achieved a new record-high level for jobs and the civilian labor force in December. The state added 37,500 positions over the month, reaching a total of 14,318,700 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 284,200 jobs from […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Jim Banks Introduce the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act, which would restore congressional oversight over immigration policies and tighten the requirements for the use of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), immigration parole, and the handling of unaccompanied alien children […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Major Financial Institutions that DEI and ESG Commitments Could Lead to Enforcement Actions if Found to Violate State or Federal Laws
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and 9 State Attorneys General warned major financial institutions that certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) commitments could lead to enforcement actions if they are found to violate […]
DPS Crime Laboratory Cracks 1996 Cold Case Murder
David Paul Cady Jr. AUSTIN – Using modern evidence testing, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division has now identified the man investigators believe is responsible for the decades-old cold case murder of 86-year-old Mary Moore Searight […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces MEDAL Act to Decrease Financial Burden on Medal of Honor Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The legislation increases the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration […]
HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer as part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January. “Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented,” said […]
Reps. Troy E. Nehls, Chris Pappas, and Senator Ted Cruz Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Pension for Medal of Honor Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Medal of Honor Act. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. This bill would increase the special pension that Medal of Honor recipients receive to $100,000 annually. Currently, Medal of […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family for Role in Opioid Epidemic
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties reached a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc. (“Purdue”) for their […]
