By Alex Nguyen / Texas Tribune  Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more. Over 800 laws from this year’s regular

HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently increased opportunities for Texans to foster family members by eliminating 195 burdensome and unnecessary rules.

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson this week announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million registered businesses — a record high that marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing economic growth.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the

AUSTIN – As Election Day approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges Texans to stay alert and download the iWatchTexas mobile app to report any suspicious activity this election season. iWatchTexas empowers with the ability

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the Texas restaurants selected for the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Texas featuring 18 one-MICHELIN-Star establishments and four MICHELIN Green Star eateries. The full selection totals 140 restaurants located in the greater Austin, Dallas,

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to deploy Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ACUS) – a cutting-edge technology mounted on helicopters designed to detect and

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $164 million in funding to award 558 fire trucks and 321 slip-on units to Texas volunteer fire

AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 8 and 9,

Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources For West Texas Flood Threat AUSTIN — On Friday October 10, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) fleet today with the addition of a brand-new Cessna 208 Caravan, equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen public safety and provide