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December 9, 2024

STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE ELECTED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS

State Representative Toni Rose (TX, D-110), was elected Secretary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) during their annual legislative conference held December 2nd through 7th in Washington, D.C.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Toni Rose - District 110

December 9, 2024

Commissioner Adrian Garcia releases statement on the death of a Milby High School student

From Harris County Precinct 2

By Adrian Garcia Commissioner

December 10, 2024

Harris County District Attorney-Elect Sean Teare Engages With Criminal Justice Experts Ahead Of Taking Office

(Houston, TX) - Today, Harris County District-attorney elect Sean Teare announced that his transition team will be engaging with key experts and community leaders from across Harris County to inform the policies of the incoming administration.

From Harris County

December 7, 2024

Representative Dustin Burrows Secures Votes To Become Speaker

AUSTIN - Today, State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) announced that he has secured the support of a majority of members of the Texas House of Representatives to be the Speaker of the House in the 89th Legislative Session, which convenes in Austin on January 14, 2024.

From Burrows for Speaker

December 6, 2024

Landgraf Files Bill to Scrap the STAAR Test

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf has introduced House Bill 221 ahead of the 2025 legislative session, proposing significant reforms to reduce standardized testing in Texas schools. The bill aims to limit high-stakes testing to the minimum requirements mandated by federal law, reclaiming valuable classroom time for teaching and learning.

From The State of Texas

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

December 6, 2024

Texas Will Lead the Nation in Banning THC

Lubbock, TX - Senator Charles Perry joined Lt. Governor Dan Patrick in announcing his intent to pass legislation banning all consumable hemp products that contain THC in the State of Texas.

From Texas Senator Charles Perry - District 28

December 4, 2024

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Launches Major Legislative Initiative to Ban All THC

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today announcing Senate Bill 3 will be legislation to ban all forms of consumable Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from being sold in Texas:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

December 4, 2024

Rep. Gene Wu Elected Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus

AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, December 4, State Representative Gene Wu was elected to serve as Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus (HDC).

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

December 5, 2024

Nationwide Injunction Blocks Unconstitutional Law That Imposed Massive Costs on Small Businesses

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a major victory for Texas small businesses as a federal judge granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against an unconstitutional federal law that would have imposed major costs on tens of millions of small businesses through illegal and burdensome regulations. Attorney General Paxton filed an amicus brief in the case in support of Texas businesses.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

December 4, 2024

Sen. Cruz Leads Bicameral Amicus Urging Supreme Court to Uphold American Sovereignty and the Second Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) joined Sen. Cruz’s brief. Additionally, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48) led 22 House Members in joining Sen. Cruz’s brief.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

December 2, 2024

Joint Statement of Support from the Texas Progressive Caucus and the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus for Representative John Bryant for Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus

From Texas Legislative Progressive Council

November 27, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Conspiring to Manipulate Energy Markets, Driving Up Costs for Consumers

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 26, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Austin Taxpayer-Funded “Homeless Navigation Center” for Facilitating Public Drug Use and Violent Incidents Next to Elementary School

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Austin-based Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center for operating as a common nuisance in violation of Texas law. Activities permitted by the center are drastically harming quality of life in the area and endangering neighborhood residents, local businesses, and the students of a nearby elementary school.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 26, 2024

At SCOTUS, Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas Law Requiring Age Verification Measures for Pornography Sites; Dozens of States, Lawmakers, and Experts File Briefs In Support

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”), asking it to uphold House Bill 1181, a Texas law requiring pornography companies to institute reasonable age-verification measures to safeguard children from obscene online material. Texas will argue the case before SCOTUS on January 15, 2025.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 26, 2024

Texas Broadband Providers Announce the Creation of the Texas Broadband Association

Austin, Texas—Today, a coalition of broadband stakeholders announced the creation of a new association, the Texas Broadband Association, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Texas via sound policies. The Texas Broadband Association (TBBA)’s mission is to educate state leadership and the general public on the importance of broadband legislation, deployment and adoption in the State of Texas.

From Texas Broadband Association

November 26, 2024

Sen. Bettencourt Files “Integrity-7” Election Integrity Bills with Many Senate Joint Authors

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), pre-filed bills deemed the “Integrity 7,” ahead of the 89th Legislative Session which begins on January 14, 2025. These bills are aimed at improving election transparency, voter roll integrity, and provide penalties for non-performance in Texas.

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

November 25, 2024

SENATOR ALVARADO FILES DISASTER RESILIENCE LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE

Austin, Texas --- Last week, Senator Carol Alvarado filed a package of bills to protect Texans during disasters. Hurricane Beryl left nearly three million homes without power, exposing critical gaps in Texas's disaster preparedness and leaving our most vulnerable residents in dire straits.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Carol Alvarado

November 25, 2024

Landgraf Files Legislation to Crack Down on Hoax Threats in Texas Schools

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has filed House Bill 268 to address the alarming rise in false emergency threats targeting schools and critical infrastructure. This legislation seeks to deter these dangerous hoaxes by increasing penalties and requiring offenders to reimburse the public for wasted emergency resources.

From The State of Texas

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

November 21, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Possible Conspiracy by Advertising Companies to Boycott Certain Social Media Platforms

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.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 21, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan Highlights Texas House Efforts to Strengthen Rural Healthcare

AUSTIN, Texas - In recognition of National Rural Health Day on November 21, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan today highlighted the recent legislative achievements that have provided rural Texans improved access to healthcare and sustained the viability of rural hospitals.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

November 21, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues the City of Dallas for Ballot Measure Prohibiting Police from Enforcing Marijuana-Related Offenses

USTIN – 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.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 20, 2024

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 nomination to our nation’s distinguished military service academies.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

November 20, 2024

Landgraf files Texas STRONG to reinvest in the oil patch

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has introduced House Joint Resolution 47 and House Bill 188, collectively known as Texas STRONG, to be considered in the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature. This initiative proposes the creation of the Texas Severance Tax Revenue and Oil and Natural Gas (STRONG) Defense Fund, designed to modernize the distribution of severance tax revenues to address critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public safety needs in major energy-producing communities like those in the Permian Basin.

From The State of Texas

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

November 20, 2024

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Partners with West Health and Northwestern Medicine to Expand the Integration of Mental Health Care into Primary Care

DALLAS – The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, along with West Health and Northwestern Medicine, have announced the Northwestern Medicine West Health Accelerator, a groundbreaking collaboration that will greatly increase access to quality mental health care in a primary care setting.

From Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

November 19, 2024

Investing in Texas Water: A Smart Insurance Policy Against Future Droughts

HOUSTON, TX – New investments in Texas’ water supply and infrastructure constitute vital “growth insurance” needed to secure the continued dynamism of the state’s economy even when faced with the multiple challenges presented by a multi-year drought.

From Agility PR

November 19, 2024

Rep. Wu Response to Abbott’s Support for Chinese Immigrant Community in Texas

HOUSTON, TX – On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA 47, which directs the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to target and arrest individuals engaging in influence operations on behalf of the Chinese Community Party (CCP). This initiative, Operation Fox Hunt, first launched by the Chinese government in 2014, has been a global effort to intimidate, harass, and repatriate Chinese citizens living abroad.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

November 19, 2024

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort with Congressman Troy Carter and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia To Ensure Texas Gulf Coast Hydrogen Industry Can Fully Benefit from Clean Energy Tax Credit

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led their colleagues in sending a letter urging the Biden administration to ensure the Texas Gulf Coast hydrogen industry can benefit fully from the clean energy tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

November 18, 2024

Texas Department of Information Resources Releases 2024 Biennial Performance Report on State Technology Progress

AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Biennial Performance Report, which tracks state agencies’ technology progress in Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.

From Texas Department of Information Resources

November 18, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Biden-Harris Administration’s Attempt to Revive Obama-Era Regulation That Illegally Sought to Rewrite Federal Overtime Law

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton blocked the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from instituting a regulation that would have restructured overtime requirements in violation of federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay overtime compensation, but the law exempts several categories of employees, including “any employee employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity.” In 2016, DOL promulgated a rule that conditioned the exemptions on an employee’s salary, not an employee’s duties, as the statute requires.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 18, 2024

China Spring ISD to Receive $1M to Improve Crisis Intervention Programs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that China Spring Independent School District (ISD) was awarded a federal grant of $1,000,000 to improve security through crisis intervention programs, including violence prevention and crisis response training for law enforcement and school resource officers, firearm safety training for community members, and data collection, technology, and information-sharing to reduce violence.

From John Cornyn - United States Senator for Texas

November 18, 2024

AARP Texas Statement on Dementia Initiative Announced by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

AUSTIN, Texas – AARP Texas Director Tina Tran released the following statement in response to today’s announcement by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of a new legislative initiative and state constitutional amendment proposal focused on dementia:

From AARP Texas

November 18, 2024

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute’s Statement on Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s Announcement of the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas

DALLAS – Nov. 18, 2024 – Andy Keller, the president and CEO of the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, released this statement applauding Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s announcement of the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) as a major legislative initiative for the Texas Senate:

From Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

November 18, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Win At Texas Supreme Court, Shutting Down Attempt to Derail Court-Ordered Execution of Convicted Child Murderer

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully stopped an attempt by activists and a handful of State legislators to create a precedent allowing for a legislative committee to delay an execution, settling a critical Constitutional question and ensuring justice for the two-year-old murder victim in the 2002 case.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 18, 2024

Dean Senator Zaffirini Pre-Files 34 Senate Bills, 4 Senate Joint Resolutions for 2025 Legislative Session

AUSTIN, TEXAS – True to her tradition, Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini today (Nov. 12) filed the first 34 Senate bills (SB) and 4 Senate Joint Resolutions (SJR) to be considered by the 89th Texas Legislature that will convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

From Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini

November 18, 2024

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Launches Major Legislative Initiative

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today announcing a new major legislative initiative for the Texas Senate, the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT): “One of the most successful existing health programs ever created in Texas is the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). CPRIT is a model of what a state can do in the area of medical research on a specific disease. CPRIT’s only focus is cancer.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

November 14, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton and Other State AGs Demand Formal End To Baseless Prosecutions Targeting President Trump By New York AG Letitia James, Fulton County DA Fani Willis, and DOJ’s Jack Smith

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and a multistate coalition of Attorneys General called on New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith to end their unfounded prosecutions targeting President Donald Trump. The coalition of 23 states issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding an immediate end to these cases.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 14, 2024

Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves First Utility ‘Resiliency Plan’ to Further Strengthen Electric Reliability

AUSTIN, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved the first plan submitted by an electric utility to strengthen the resiliency of its electric systems and facilities and protect Texans against natural disasters and other threats.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

November 14, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $83 Million Settlement for Texas, Holding Kroger Accountable for Role in Opioid Epidemic

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an $83 million statewide opioid settlement with Kroger to resolve claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions for practices that contributed to the opioid epidemic in Texas. The settlement is the latest in a series of agreements Attorney General Paxton has negotiated to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for worsening the national trend of overdoses and deaths from prescription opioids. To date, Attorney General Paxton has obtained over $3 billion in legal settlements with drug manufacturers and other entities for their roles in the national opioid epidemic. Funds from statewide opioid settlements are dedicated to opioid abatement and overseen by the Texas Opioid Council.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 14, 2024

Commissioner Trainor Announces Adoption of Notice of Availability for Rules to Strengthening Election Security Against Malign Foreign Influence

Washington, D.C. – Today, Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Trey Trainor welcomed the Commission's adoption of the Notice of Availability for a proposed rulemaking aimed at addressing the growing concerns surrounding untraceable electronic payment methods, particularly prepaid and gift cards, in the context of political contributions. This rulemaking is in response to a Petition for Rulemaking submitted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling for changes to current FEC regulations to prevent potential circumvention of federal campaign finance laws.

From Federal Election Commission

November 12, 2024

Landgraf files ‘Verified Citizen Voting Act’ to prevent non-citizen voting in Texas

AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has filed House Bill 219, known as the “Verified Citizen Voting Act,” to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in Texas. U.S. citizenship has long been a requirement to vote in Texas, but voters have been on the honor system.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

November 12, 2024

REP. PATTERSON FILES SUITE OF BILLS AIMED AT PROTECTING MINORS ONLINE, IN SCHOOLS, AND EMPOWERING PARENTS TO DO THE SAME

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Jared Patterson - District 106

November 12, 2024

Senator José Menéndez Issues Statement on Bill Filing for 89th Legislative Session

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Jose Menendez - District 26

November 13, 2024

Rep. David Spiller Files Legislation Banning Foreign Land Ownership in Texas

AUSTIN — State Representative David Spiller unveils legislation prohibiting foreign entities identified on the Annual Threat Assessment of the United States National Intelligence Community from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative David Spiller - District 68

November 11, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris DOJ to Prevent Destruction of Jack Smith’s Records Detailing Lawfare Against President Trump

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to prevent potential destruction of any records from Jack Smith’s corrupt investigation into President Donald Trump.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

November 11, 2024

TWC Honors Veterans’ Contributions to Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is proud to celebrate Texas veterans for their service and dedication, especially on Veteran’s Day. TWC provides veterans with the tools for success through employment, education, and training opportunities.

From Texas Workforce Commission

November 11, 2024

NuScale Power Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as a Founding Member

AUSTIN, Texas (November 11, 2024) – The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) is proud to announce that NuScale Power, a leader in bringing small modular reactor (SMR) technology to the global energy market, has joined as a Founding Member.

From Texas Nuclear Alliance

November 11, 2024

Attorney General Ken Paxton Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden-Harris Administration

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed Texas’s 100th lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration, an historic milestone demonstrating the extent of the federal government’s abuses of power under the current leadership.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

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