Statewide news
Operation Lone Star Continues Fighting to Secure the Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,
Veterans Land Board Increases Home Loan Amount to $766,550
AUSTIN— The Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. recently announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $726,200 to $766,550. “Working to expand opportunities
Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2024 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today encouraged Texans to educate themselves and their loved ones about the dangers of human trafficking and how to combat this heinous crime plaguing
New Texas state laws go into effect Jan. 1
On New Year’s Day, Texas will wake up with 30 new laws passed by the Texas Legislation during 2023. Nineteen of those are related to taxes and among the remaining 11 is the controversial SB 17 which bans diversity,
Governor Abbott Signs Historic Border Security Measures In Brownsville
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law a transformative package of border security legislation passed during Special Session #3 and Special Session #4 of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas border wall in Brownsville. These three new laws will bolster
DPS Graduates 79 Recruits from Final Academy of 2023
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 79 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit class C-2023 during a graduation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8, which was held at Great Hills Baptist Church in
Cedar fever season begins in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain
Operation Lone Star Engineers Install New Strategic Border Barrier
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,
Operation Lone Star Stops Drug Smuggling Across Biden’s Open Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and
Real Texas Christmas trees boost economy, generating $397 million in direct contributions
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees
Governor Abbott Skydives With 106-Year-Old WWII Veteran
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently skydived with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans. The Governor and Mr. Blaschke were flown
Governor Abbott, President Trump Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members In Edinburg
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump on Sunday thanked and served meals to over 240 Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and