Texas News
News about the state of Texas including politics and policy, Texas health, economy, business, finance, border control and safety and migrant crisis
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			  Texas strengthens fight against human trafficking with new laws ensuring offenders stay behind barsAustin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing at the Governor’s Mansion yesterday, finalizing two new laws that impose… Read More »
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			  Frisco resident becomes first $5 million winner in Texas Lottery scratch ticket gameFrisco, Texas – A lucky Frisco resident has recently claimed a top prize worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch… Read More »
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			  Texas to build $750 million facility in Edinburg to fight screwworm threat and protect nation’s livestock industryEdinburg, Texas – In a significant step toward protecting the American livestock industry from a growing threat, Texas Governor Greg… Read More »
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			  NFL fans in Texas can now enter new scratch ticket games tied to their favorite football teamsDallas, Texas – In a spirited kickoff to the 2025 football season, the Texas Lottery has once again joined forces with… Read More »
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			  Texas launches statewide campaign against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day to prevent tragediesAustin, Texas – Texas law enforcement agencies are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a national crackdown… Read More »
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			  Grand Prairie player takes home last $1 million jackpot from Texas Lottery Crossword scratch gameGrand Prairie, Texas – A lucky Grand Prairie resident has claimed a top prize-winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas… Read More »
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			  Seven South Texas schools receive more than 1.6 million in grants to expand career and technical training opportunitiesAustin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,692,417 have been awarded… Read More »
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			  New SNAP policy in Texas will prohibit candy and sugary drink purchases starting in April 2026Austin, Texas – In a move aimed at improving nutrition and promoting better health outcomes, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the… Read More »
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			  Texas public transit systems to receive major federal and state funding to enhance rural and urban transportation servicesAustin, Texas – In a significant move to improve the everyday lives of Texans, the Texas Transportation Commission has awarded $96… Read More »
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			  24-year-old man, who left his 61-year-old mother he got into an argument with “barely breathing” after he hit her “a few times” in the head with a hammer, killing her, was chargedTexas – In a deeply disturbing case in Texas, a 24-year-old man, identified as Robert B., has now been charged… Read More »
