Ken Paxton congratulates Lanora Pettit on her new role as Deputy Assistant AG in the Trump administration, recognizing her contributions and legal expertise.

Texas to build North America's largest ethanol-to-jet fuel facility, a $1.6 billion investment supported by the JETI program, aiming for energy innovation and job creation in Harris County.

AG Ken Paxton praises President Trump's signing of the Laken Riley Act, aiming to increase mandatory detention for illegal aliens committing certain crimes, as a move to enhance public safety and counter what he sees as Biden's lax border policies.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues executive orders to enhance state collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, citing threats unaddressed by the Biden Administration.

Texas maintains its lead in job creation in the US for the third year, as reported by Governor Abbott and the BLS, adding 284,200 nonfarm jobs from Dec 2023 to Dec 2024.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas recovered over $55 million in civil settlements and judgments in 2024, with significant cases involving the False Claims Act.

Texas Gov. Abbott deploys DPS tactical strike teams to assist with the arrest of undocumented immigrants with active warrants, supporting homeland security efforts.

Attorney General Ken Paxton urged the Texas Senate Finance Committee to increase funding for the OAG, highlighting its efficiency and the need to continue enforcing state laws.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates the Texas Tactical Border Force to enhance security along the Mexico border, coordinating with U.S. Border Patrol as part of Operation Lone Star.

Gov. Abbott will give the 2025 State of the State address on February 2, outlining legislative priorities to further Texas’ status. The speech will be broadcast on Nexstar stations and streamed online, focusing on economic opportunity and liberty.

The Texas economy grew in 2024, adding 284,200 jobs, with a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.2%, as per reports by the San Antonio Express-News.

Texas Governor Abbott has deployed DPS troopers and agents to aid President Trump's immigration crackdown, with expanding operations expected.

Texas Governor Abbott requests $11.1 billion from the federal government for border security and immigration enforcement, justifying costs for barriers, National Guard, and state troopers.