Texas Texas DPS Halts CDL Issuance for Refugees, Asylees and DACA Recipients The Texas Department of Public Safety has suspended issuing certain commercial driver licenses and permits to refugees, asylees and DACA recipients under new federal rules. Read more
Texas Abbott Orders DPS to Bolster Security at Texas Places of Worship Gov. Greg Abbott directed DPS to strengthen security at churches, synagogues, and faith-based groups following recent violent attacks nationwide. Read more
Texas Texas A&M, Federal Agencies Partner to Stop Screwworm Threat Near U.S. Border The U.S. is racing to stop the deadly New World Screwworm after its discovery near the border, with Texas A&M leading a new sterilization effort. Read more
Texas Two New Power Units Coming to Permian Basin Plant A Permian Basin power plant will more than triple capacity with two new natural gas units to help meet Texas’ growing energy demand. Read more
Texas New AAA Study Reveals Nearly All Drivers Experience Aggressive Driving If it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that’s because they probably do. Read more
Texas Texas Economy Nearly Doubles U.S. Growth New federal data shows Texas’ economy expanding faster than the nation. Read more
Texas West Texas Border Crimes Prosecutor Earns Statewide Recognition A West Texas prosecutor known for convicting smugglers and arsonists has been named Texas Prosecutor of the Year by the state’s top legal association. Read more
Texas Abbott Activates State Resources Ahead of Severe Weather, Wildfire Threats Gov. Greg Abbott has directed emergency teams to stand by as severe storms and wildfire conditions are expected to impact much of Texas this week. Read more
Texas Fort Phantom Hill Lake ‘Positive’ for Zebra Mussels TPWD lists Fort Phantom Hill Lake as “positive” for zebra mussels after detections. Read more
Texas Tye Resident Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize A lucky ticket sold in a small Texas town just paid off in a big way. Read more
Texas Abilene ISD Superintendent Alarmed About the Demonization of Public Schools Abilene ISD Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn blasted recent Texas education laws and defended his teachers in a lengthy statement. Read more
Texas Texas Outlaws Housing Schemes That Limit Who Can Live There Governor Abbott signed a new law banning housing schemes that restrict residents based on religion. Read more
