Texas to Receive Nearly $11M to Improve Crisis Intervention Programs
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $10,973,066 in federal grant funding to the Governor's Public Safety Office to support state and local crisis intervention programs, including the expansion of behavioral health crisis response initiatives and specialized court-based programs to address risk factors that lead to violence.
Secretary Nelson Unveils Full Rollout of Fast-Track Business Services
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced the completion of the statewide rollout of Texas Express, making same-day and next-day processing available for all types of business filings.Â
Governor Abbott Orders Aggressive Enforcement Against Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today, July 14th, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) acted swiftly on his directive to crack down on birth tourism.
Houston Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking After East Texas Federal Investigation
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas.
Brownsville City Secretary’s Office Earns Prestigious TMCA Achievement of Excellence AwardÂ
The City of Brownsville’s Office of the City Secretary has been awarded the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA) Achievement of Excellence Award.
CBP Officers Arrest Wanted Child Sexual Assault Suspect in Brownsville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge encountered a man wanted by the Harlingen Police Department on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child.
USS San Antonio Deployed to Venezuela for Relief Mission
Texas Border Business By Navy Lt. j.g. Paul Archer, U.S. 4th Fleet | US DOW Supporting ongoing disaster relief efforts, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio arrived...
$4.7 Million in State Grants Awarded to Texas Workforce Training Program
Governor Greg Abbott announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.7 million to Texas public community colleges and technical schools. The grants, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), support educational programs that lead to in-demand, high-earning occupations.
450 New Immigration Cases Filed in Western District of Texas in 2 Weeks
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 450 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from June 12 through June 25.
Senator Cornyn Applauds Confirmation of Marck and Jones to Federal Bench
John Marck and Rob Jones have distinguished records of holding dangerous criminals accountable and enforcing the laws on the books to keep Americans safe and our southern border secure, I was proud to recommend these astute Texans to President Trump, and I look forward to seeing them serve on the federal bench.
