AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a civil investigative demand to the World Federation of Advertisers (“WFA”) as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential anticompetitive scheme to withhold advertising dollars from certain social media platforms. Attorney General […]
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Hunters encouraged to participate in 33rd annual Texas Big Game Awards
With hunting season in full swing across Texas, hunters are reminded to participate in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA). Established in 1991, this free program is designed to promote big game hunting in Texas and encourage proactive habitat and […]
Hitting Black Friday Sales? Use Tap to Pay When Possible to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
AUSTIN – When you head out to the Black Friday sales with your credit card, remember to tap to pay or use a trusted payment app on a mobile phone when possible, instead of inserting your card into the payment pad […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses and prohibit police from enforcing Texas law. Earlier this month, the City of Dallas […]
Dickens on The Strand: World-Famous Victorian Holiday Festival to Take Place in Galveston Dec. 6-8
Festival Transforms Historic Downtown Galveston into Victorian London of Charles Dickens Galveston Island, Texas (November 20, 2024) – A landmark event more than fifty years in the making, Dickens on The Strand, returns to Galveston’s historic downtown Dec. 6-8. Hosted by […]
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in San Antonio Bay
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-26 in San Antonio Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 24. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of […]
Sen. Cruz, Service Academy Board Approves Nominations to Nation’s Distinguished Military Academies
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, celebrated the work of his Service Academy Nominations Board after it concluded its annual meeting. The Board recommended 40 of the most qualified Texas candidates for […]
PSC Selects Freeman F. Martin as New DPS Director
(Pictured left to right: Commissioner Hord, Commissioner Stodghill, Deputy Director Freeman Martin, Chairman Mach, Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Long) AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve […]
The New 621 Area Code is Coming to the Texas 281, 346, 713, 832 Area Code Region
CONROE, Texas – Nov. 19, 2024 – To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved an all-services overlay for the 281/346/713/832 area code overlay region. The 281/346/713/832 NPA serves the greater Houston metropolitan area and […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes November as National Adoption Month; Highlights OAG “Support Adoption” Grant Program and License Plate
AUSTIN – In recognition of National Adoption Month, Attorney General Ken Paxton encourages Texans to purchase the “Support Adoption” license plate that funds the “Support Adoption” Grant Program administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Instituted in 2023, the […]
