News from May 2023
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending May 13?
By Lone Star Standard | May 31, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1293 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.
Governor Abbott Lowers Flags, Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence On Anniversary Of Robb Elementary School Shooting
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 31, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott on May 23 ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 AM CT in memory of the victims, survivors, families, loved ones, and entire Uvalde community on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Paxton Announces Lawsuit Against Hilton For Violations of Texas Consumer Protection Laws and Lack of Price Transparency
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 31, 2023
Attorney General Paxton filed another lawsuit against a global hotel chain for misleading consumers about the true costs of hotel rooms in violation of Texas consumer protection laws. The lawsuit, filed against Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc. d/b/a Hilton Dopco, Inc. (“Hilton”), comes after Paxton recently filed a lawsuit against Hyatt and settled claims against Marriott for similar behavior.
AG Paxton Secures $85 Million Settlement in Principle with Volkswagen and Audi Over Their Violations of Texas Environmental Laws
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 31, 2023
Attorney General Paxton has agreed to a settlement agreement in principle with Volkswagen and Audi after the car manufacturers employed the use of illegal emission-evading technology in violation of Texas environmental laws. The settlement stipulates that the German companies pay a civil penalty of $85 million for their unlawful actions.
Governor Abbott Announces Third Governor’s Small Business Summit In Amarillo
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 31, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott on May 25 announced the third 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Amarillo on Thursday, June 1. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.
1146 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending May 13
By Lone Star Standard | May 30, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1146 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.
Abbott: 'Texas is proud to be the home of Tesla, and I thank them for choosing Robstown for their new lithium refinery'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 30, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott commemorated the groundbreaking of Tesla's new lithium refining facility in Robstown for its potential to create hundreds of jobs.
Governor Abbott Hosts Fellow Governors For Border Security Briefing In Austin
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 30, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott on May 22 hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to provide an update on the ongoing crisis and share insights into Texas' unprecedented response to President Joe Biden's open border policies at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. Adjutant General of the Texas Military Department Major General Thomas Suelzer, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, and Texas Border Czar Mike Banks participated in the border security briefing and provided on-the-ground intelligence about the border crisis.
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, And Colleagues Back The Blue
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 30, 2023
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 37 colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act. This legislation would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. Sen. Cruz previously introduced this bill alongside Sens. Cornyn and Tillis.
Paxton Files Lawsuit Against IRS Over Biden Plan to Impair Child Support Program
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 30, 2023
Attorney General Paxton sued the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) after a devastating policy change that would severely limit the ability of child support enforcement agencies (“CSEAs”) across the country to utilize valuable contractor resources to support the families they serve. The lawsuit aims to reverse the destructive policy.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Cameron County Storms
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 30, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe storms and a tornado that occurred on May 13. Included in the disaster declaration are Cameron County and neighboring Hidalgo and Willacy counties.
Analysis: Texas one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 29, 2023
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Lone Star Standard shows that Texas is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.
Week of May 13: 902 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | May 29, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 902 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.
Sands calls on Pennsylvania to ban DEI programs in public colleges: 'It's time'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 29, 2023
The former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark has called on the Keystone State to follow the Texas House of Representatives in voting to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from public colleges.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For South Texas Storms
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 29, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott on May 22 announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds that occurred on April 28. Counties included in the declaration are Hidalgo County and its contiguous counties: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Starr, and Willacy counties.
Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Their Illegal Use of a Mobile Phone App to Bring Countless Illegal Aliens into the Country
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 29, 2023
Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration to challenge a rule that encourages illegal immigrants to use a mobile application to schedule their unlawful crossing into the United States.
Sens. Cruz, Lee Introduce Result Act To Increase Access To Life-Saving Medical Care
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 29, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) reintroduced a bill, the Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act, to expand healthcare innovation and accessibility for Texans and all Americans. The RESULT Act would increase access for all Americans to life-saving drugs, devices, and other medical therapies already approved in other trusted countries. Sen. Cruz previously introduced the bill in 2021.
Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | May 28, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 779 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.
880 Hispanic people in Texas passed away in week ending May 6
By Lone Star Standard | May 28, 2023
There were 880 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Texas during week May 13
By Lone Star Standard | May 28, 2023
Texas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
