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Texas Trout Fishing Access Expands
Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River. Camp Huaco Springs, located between New Braunfels and Sattler, features nearly a half mile of bank access along
Texas Files SCOTUS Brief in Pornographic Website Age Verification Lawsuit
Texas filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on November 26 requesting that it uphold a state law requiring pornography websites to use age verification measures to prevent the exposure of sexual material to minors. SCOTUS will hear arguments from Texas on January 15 of next year. × This page
Texas Appeals Court Denies Rehearing Motion in 2021 Blackouts Case Against Generators
Financial and regulatory fallout from the 2021 blackouts across the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region sparked a slew of lawsuits, another of which has now been resolved after a denial of motion to reconsider the case. The First Court of Appeals in Texas denied a motion for rehearing en banc — meaning
Texas Lawmakers Propose New Election Integrity Laws After Mishaps in Harris, Bexar Counties
As state lawmakers gear up for the 2024 legislation session, Republicans are eyeing election law reforms that would enhance consequences for violations, crack down on controversial innovations, and offer more remedies for problematic elections. Calling a slew of election-related proposals the “Integrity 7,” Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) told The Texan the changes are necessary. ×
Texas Accuses BlackRock, Other Financial Firms of Conspiring to Close Coal Power Plants
Texas and 10 other states have sued three of the world’s largest financial companies, alleging the trio violated antitrust laws to push coal power plants out of commission. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he and 10 other attorneys general sued BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street in federal district court in Tyler, Texas. × This page
Texas Secures Temporary Win Against Federal Interference With Razor Wire Border Protections
The Biden administration must halt its interference with Texas’ concertina razor wire barriers along the southern border, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on November 27 after an extensive saga between the state and presidential administration. The 5th Circuit’s decision on Monday reversed a lower court’s ruling in favor of the federal government, which
San Antonio City Council Members Seek $100,000 for Abortion Travel
Several members of the San Antonio City Council have submitted a memo asking the city to identify $100,000 in funds that can be used for “downstream services” like travel expenses for those seeking abortions. Council Members Melissa Havrda, Phyllis Viagran, Sukh Kaur, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, and Teri Castillo signed a memo addressed to Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Freeman Martin Sworn In as New Texas Department of Public Safety Director
Lt. Colonel Freeman Martin will be the new director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), becoming the first Texas Ranger to lead the agency in its history. “With a wealth of experience in law enforcement and a strong commitment to uphold the rule of law, Freeman Martin is the right choice to lead
Celebrate the Holidays at Texas State Parks
The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. Starting this weekend, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone
Historic Bighorn Release Taking Place Today In El Paso
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the greater El Paso community to come celebrate the reintroduction of desert bighorn sheep into their once-native range at Franklin Mountains State Park. TPWD will be hosting a public event on the afternoon of Dec. 4 at Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso. The pinnacle of
Southern Section of Garner State Park Closed
The southern section of Garner State Park is closed to allow the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to complete road construction and facility repairs. Construction is expected to last until summer 2025 with a limited reopening in March. “As one of the most popular parks in the state, Garner consistently
Bowhunting Work To Be Held Dec. 14
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve in Edinburg Dec. 14 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with a bow and properly prepare to use archery
