Texas Ends Remote Work Option for Government Employees
March 7, 2025 – The State of Texas has officially ended remote work for government employees, following a broader push by President Donald Trump to bring federal workers back to in-person offices. On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order requiring federal employees to return to onsite work, citing the need for efficiency, accountability, and better public service. Texas leaders quickly followed suit,...
Two East Texas A&M Alums to Lead Texas DPS
Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers. COMMERCE, TX, November 22, 2024—The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced two key appointments held by East Texas A&M University graduates. Freeman F. Martin will become the 14th director of DPS, while W. Nim Kidd continues to serve as assistant director and chief...
Texas Officials Celebrate Approval of Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 Students
Now approved by the State Board of Education, the materials will be available for teachers and students in the 2025-2026 school year. By Sydnie Henry | November 22, 2024 – The State Board of Education has approved the Texas Education Agency’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for K-5 reading and math. The Texas Education Agency describes the new instructional materials as Open Education Resources, which means they are...
Texas Expands Floating Marine Barriers To Secure The Border
November 22, 2024 – Austin, Texas – 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, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 526,600...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: School Choice Is My Top Policy Priority
November 12, 2024 – AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently issued this statement: “With the general election over, Texans are now looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session beginning in January. “Every legislative session, the Texas Senate and the Texas House take turns introducing the state budget. This session, it is the Senate’s turn. Accordingly, Senate Bill 1 will be the state budget. “To underscore its importance,...
The Elections Results Are In – Texas School Vouchers Have Enough Support
November 6, 2024 – Every candidate that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backed in the 2024 Texas House general election won. He now has more than enough support for his school voucher program, which uses taxpayer dollars to help parents pay for private school tuition. Abbott will discuss the plan on Wednesday afternoon while visiting a private school in Tyler. “Every candidate that I backed in Texas House general election races won...
Texas Hospitals Required to Report Medical Costs of Illegal Aliens
An executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott is set to go into effect November 1. By Brandon Waltens | October 31, 2024 – Starting tomorrow, all hospitals in Texas will be required to collect and report the healthcare costs of illegal aliens. This comes after an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott in August directing the Health and Human Services Commission to do the following: Direct hospitals and additional...
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day September 28
September 25, 2024 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation supporting the special day, saying in...
Operation Lone Star Deploys Drone Technology To Secure The Border
August 30, 2024 | Austin, Texas | 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, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 518,300 illegal immigrant...
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
August 23, 2024 – AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class A-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address. A-2024 is the department’s 175th recruit class. 130 Trooper Trainees were originally selected to begin the DPS Academy on January 29, and of those 130 only...
