By Jayme Lozano Carver and Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2025 “These are the proposals lawmakers hope will save Texas’ water supply. Track them here.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties. FEMA…

‘My bill will ensure the Lone Star State is repaid for stepping up to protect and defend our nation’s southern border while the Biden-Harris administration abdicated its federal duty.’   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation to reimburse the State of Texas for the more than $11 billion dollars Texas taxpayers…

TxDOT and law enforcement remind Texans to “Click It or Ticket” during increased enforcement period, from May 19th to June 1st ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— AUSTIN – It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to…

  AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced her new Commissioner’s Map: Alamo Defenders Heritage Map of Texas is available for pre-order. Commissioner Buckingham was honored to commission this map, which reveres the brave Alamo Defenders who sacrificed their lives for freedom. With the “Gulf of America” prominently displayed on this collectible treasure, this map shows that…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2025 “As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…

An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller May 15, 2025   After years of punishing, inflationary policies from Joe Biden and his liberal allies, American families are finally catching a break at the grocery store. Prices on essential goods—especially food—have dropped to the lowest levels we’ve seen in four years. That’s not just good…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act, which helps ensure Texas cattle ranchers impacted by natural disasters have access to resources they need to recover.   Sen. Cruz said, “The Texas Panhandle is a critical component of our state’s agricultural economy. Last year I visited areas…

View in Browser Strengthening Our Energy Future: Enhancements Across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas We know having reliable, resilient power is important to our customers. Work is underway in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to upgrade our transmission system. With nearly 4,000 transmission miles in the SWEPCO footprint that serve approximately 540 sub stations reliably and efficiently,…

CenterPoint has awarded more than $3.25 million to support over 1,600 safety projects since launching this grant program   Grants available to support local governmental agencies    HOUSTON – May 15, 2025 –CenterPoint Energy is currently accepting applications for this year’s Community Safety Grant Program through May 31, 2025. The company will award grants of up to…