Binational Summit to Halt Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Convened in New Mexico
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined federal, state, and industry leaders in New Mexico for a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit, calling for immediate, coordinated action to stop the pest before it further threatens America's livestock industry, wildlife, pets, and economy.
Laredo Resident Ordered to Prison for 11 Years in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A 24-year-old Laredo man has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz Issues First Public Statement on Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
"My name’s Aaron Reitz. I’m the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and I want to provide a statement on the shooting and death of Lorenzo Salgado here in Houston
Texas Hits Record 14.46 Million Nonfarm Jobs After June Surge
Texas set a new record for total jobs in June and again outpaced the national annual growth rate. Texas reached a new high of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June after a gain of 43,400 jobs.
Texas AG Backs Congressional Resolution Affirming Texas’s Constitutional Right to Defend Borders
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement expressing strong support for House Resolution 50 (“H.Res.50”), sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19). This resolution would affirm the constitutional authority of U.S. States to defend themselves against border invasions.
Texas Upstream Energy Sector Posts June Job Gains
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.
Governor Appoints Howden as Texas Secretary of State
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026.
Gov. Abbott Warns of ‘Record-Breaking’ Floods, Confirms 2 Fatalities in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference at the State Operations Center in Austin to provide an update on the state's ongoing response to flooding across Texas.
CBP Officers Seize Over $294,000 in Cocaine at Brownsville-Matamoros Bridge
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load...
The Lasting Legacy of Secretary Nelson
her tenure as the 115th Texas Secretary of State comes to a close, Secretary Jane Nelson reflected on three and a half years leading one of the state's most diverse agencies, highlighting a record of modernizing government, strengthening election administration, improving customer service, and supporting the continued growth of the Texas economy.
