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State lottery and bingo programs in Texas now managed by the Department of Licensing and Regulation after legislative action
Austin, Texas – On September 1, 2025, a significant change took place in Texas as all operations of the Texas…
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2-month-old girl died of mixed drug toxicity after her parents gave her allergy medicine to make her drowsy just so they could have some time alone; father found guilty
Texas – In a heartbreaking case of negligence in Texas, a jury has found a 33-year-old man, identified as Adam…
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Texas students can apply to public colleges for free during new statewide application week
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), has officially announced Free College…
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Three new laws aim to make Texas healthier by changing school meals and SNAP purchases
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott officially signed into law three major public health bills—Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and…
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Governor Abbott reminds Texans of deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Hill Country floods
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) are urging Texans whose jobs or self-employment were disrupted…
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Texas strengthens fight against human trafficking with new laws ensuring offenders stay behind bars
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing at the Governor’s Mansion yesterday, finalizing two new laws that impose…
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Frisco resident becomes first $5 million winner in Texas Lottery scratch ticket game
Frisco, Texas – A lucky Frisco resident has recently claimed a top prize worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch…
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Texas to build $750 million facility in Edinburg to fight screwworm threat and protect nation’s livestock industry
Edinburg, Texas – In a significant step toward protecting the American livestock industry from a growing threat, Texas Governor Greg…
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NFL fans in Texas can now enter new scratch ticket games tied to their favorite football teams
Dallas, Texas – In a spirited kickoff to the 2025 football season, the Texas Lottery has once again joined forces with…
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Texas launches statewide campaign against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day to prevent tragedies
Austin, Texas – Texas law enforcement agencies are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a national crackdown…
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