Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued cease-and-desist letters to multiple radical organizations demanding an immediate end to the unlawful advertising, sale, and shipment of abortion-inducing drugs into the State of Texas. This legal action follows two tragic cases in Texas […]
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Katy, Texas and its surrounding areas are vibrant communities filled with engaged residents, growing businesses, and noteworthy local events. Whether you’re a business looking to connect with potential customers or a journalist wanting to share impactful stories, The Katy News […]
Sen. Bettencourt’s Flash Flood Outdoor Warning Siren System, SB 3, Passes Texas Senate Unanimously
Lt. Gov Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Flood Warning Sirens System in Response to July 4th Flood Disaster AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), authored by Senate Local Government Chairman Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) in response to the devastating […]
New Law Allows Physicians to Help Patients Receive Their Medical News – Good or Bad
A new law effective Sept. 1 will protect Texas patients from the confusion of receiving difficult-to-decipher health information in their inbox with no explanation, thanks to the efforts of Texas physicians. Instead, doctors will have time to review patients’ test results and […]
DPS Highlights Rescue Swimmers for National Aviation Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National Aviation Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is spotlighting one of its most unique and highly trained aviation assets – the six-member Rescue Swimmer Unit within the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD). Strategically stationed […]
TDLR Suspends Two Behavior Analyst Licenses For Failing To Report Suspected Sexual Assault Of A Child To Law Enforcement
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued an emergency order suspending the licenses of two behavior analysts in Fort Bend County because they failed to report to law enforcement that one of their employees may have […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic $9.5 Million Settlement with Booking for Engaging in Deceptive “Junk Fee” Practices
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a historic $9.5 million settlement with Booking Holdings Inc. (“Booking”) for deceptively marketing hotel room prices to consumers by omitting mandatory fees. This settlement marks the largest amount recovered by a State […]
Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 10 Passes Texas Senate to Reduce City & County Local Gov’t Property Tax Levy Growth
Bettencourt’s Bill lowers Voter-Approval Tax Rate from 3.5% to 2.5% for Populations Over 75,000 AUSTIN, TX — During the Second Called 89th Special Session by Governor Greg Abbott, The Texas Senate has passed Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) Senate Bill 10 […]
Sen. Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. Excerpts […]
LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. President […]
