Statewide news
Governor Abbott Announces Fourth Special Session Agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced Special Session #4 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that began at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7. “The Texas Legislature made progress over the past
13 of 14 propositions pass including retired teachers raises, property tax cuts
[Texas Tribune, staff reports] Property tax cuts, a raise for retired teachers and billions in investments in infrastructure, research, tech and energy have been approved by voters Tuesday night. Voters weighed 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot,
Texas Named Top Business Climate In America
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, this is the third national best business
Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day with school presentations, tree plantings
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state. Over 9,600 tree seedlings
DPS, FBI and Local Agencies Partner for Mass Casualty Training Exercise
AUSTIN – On Oct. 26 and 27, 2023, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) joined with federal, state and local partners for the 2023 Texas Statewide Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) Full-Scale Exercise. The CCTA exercise
DPS Presents Purple Hearts, Medal of Valor and Other Prestigious Awards at October PSC Meeting
AUSTIN – On Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented several prestigious awards to DPS personnel, including a Medal of Valor, two Purple Hearts,
Texas Sues Biden Administration For Cutting State’s Razor Wire
This week, the State of Texas sued the Biden Administration over Border Patrol agents cutting the state’s concertina wire along the Rio Grande River. Governor Abbott pointed out it is illegal to destroy state property. Texas sues
Operation Lone Star Advances Construction Of Historic Border Wall
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
Proposed Texas Constitutional Amendments Explanations
The November 7 election ballot will include 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Below are the fourteen amendments along with the wording for each amendment that will appear on the ballot. In addition, we have included
Governor Abbott Adds Spiller Border Bill to Special Session Call
The office of State Representative David Spiller issued the following press release Wednesday morning? House Bill 4 by State Representative David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has been added to the third Special Session call by Governor Abbott. The border
Constitutional Amendment Election Early Voting Starts Monday
The Texas Constitutional Amendment Election is November 7, 2023 but Early Voting in the election begins Monday, October 23rd. There is a lot to consider, courtesy of the most recent Texas Legislative session. “We are voting on
Rep. David Spiller Files Historic Border Security Bill
AUSTIN, TX — State Representative David Spiller (R – Jacksboro), filed House Bill 4, a historic piece of legislation which would create a criminal offense for illegal entry into Texas from a foreign nation and authorize all