Houston – Last week, as the nation learned of the senseless shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two school staff members were murdered, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a resolution to designate June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. The number of mass shootings across the country continues to grow. More than 110 Americans are killed with guns, and more than 200 are shot and wounded every day. In barely five […]
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Attorney General Paxton Calls Attention to Reimbursements Available Under the “Crime Victims’ Compensation Program” for Victims of Uvalde Tragedy
AUSTIN –In the wake of last week’s horrific Uvalde tragedy, Attorney General Paxton today called attention to certain benefits available under his Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program, a public fund used to reimburse victims, their families, and providers for qualifying medical expenses and financial loss following an episode of violent crime. These state and federal dollars, which are managed by the Office of the Attorney General, may be used to reimburse certain out-of-pocket medical expenses, […]
AG Paxton Advises Texans on Charitable Giving in the Wake of Uvalde Tragedy; Warns Against Potential Fraudsters
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be aware of scammers amid the Uvalde tragedy. Texans have come together in the wake of the tragic killings at Robb Elementary, to comfort and aid one another in this time of unspeakable grief. Texans are giving blood, and anxious to do whatever they can to alleviate the suffering. Unfortunately, there are some individuals who may try to take advantage of tragedy to perpetrate scams. We […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Uvalde Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), released the following statement in response to the absolute act of evil that took place today in Uvalde, Texas: “Today is a dark day. We’re all completely sickened and heartbroken. As of now, 15 innocent people are dead. 14 were children. Others are still in critical condition or otherwise injured, and we are all praying for each of them. I’m grateful for the heroes in law […]
Texas School Shooting Aftermath With Texas-Based Grief Expert Richard Battle
Terror struck in Texas Tuesday as 19 elementary school students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in the small town of Uvalde, about 90 minutes west of San Antonio. The 18-year-old gunman, killed by law enforcement officials on the scene, had earlier shot his own grandmother before storming the school; she remains in critical condition. The teenager had recently legally purchased two assault rifles, posting pictures of […]