Government Archive:

January to May 2005

Attorney General Abbott Applauds Unanimous Ruling Upholding Civil Commitment Of Sexual Predators

Texas Supreme Court rejects lower court ruling that the law was punitive.

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

May 23, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today hailed a unanimous decision by the Texas Supreme Court that upheld a state law requiring violent sexual predators to be under strict supervision and treatment after release from prison.

Government: More Civil Commitment Of Sexual Predators

Source: Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General

Protect your Identity: Shred it!

By Greg Abbott Attorney General of Texas

May 23, 2005

Shred all documents that contain personal information, such as pre-approved credit offers, insurance forms and financial statements. The information in these documents could be used by an identity thief to open accounts and incur debts in your name.

It's important that you review your bank and credit card statements carefully each month. Discovering identity theft within one month can drastically reduce your monetary loss and damage to your credit. If the identity theft goes undetected for six months or more, the losses can amount to thousands of dollars.

Government: More - Shred It!

Attorney General Abbott Sues Two Fraudulent Houston Health Discount Card Companies

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

May 7, 2005

The lawsuit seeks refunds for affected consumers, civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. A hearing in the case is scheduled for May 13 in the 189th District Court.

Consumers in Texas who wish to file complaints against the companies can contact the Office of the Attorney General at 1-800-252-8011. Out-of-state consumers can call 512-463-2100 or file complaints online at www.oag.state.tx.us.

Government: More About Health Discount Card Lawsuit

Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors: Door-to-Door Repairmen

Government: Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors - Door-to-Door Repairmen

A letter to seniors

From the Office of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

April 27, 2005

Source and Image Source: National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida

Are You Being Inundated by Work at Home Schemes?

Work-at-Home Scams: They Just Don't Pay!

POINTS TO REMEMBER Work at Home Schemes

Government: More Work at Home

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

April 9, 2005

Attorney General Abbott Celebrates Sunshine Week By Highlighting Bills Requiring Open Government Education

Government: Sunshine Week

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

March 12, 2005

Cornyn, McCaul To Discuss Security At Port Of Houston

By Office of John Cornyn, United States Senator - Texas

March 30, 2005

Will Highlight Efforts to Improve Port Security

More: Port Security

Attorney General Abbott Urges U. S. Supreme Court To Uphold Texas Ten Commandments Monument

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

March 4, 2005

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Ten Commandments monument on the Texas Capitol grounds as a constitutional acknowledgment of religion on March 3. Attorney General Abbott, who delivered the oral arguments for the State of Texas, said the monument does not establish or endorse religion, but commemorates the profound influence the Ten Commandments have had on Texas and U.S. history and culture.

Government: Abbott Speaks for the 10 Commandments Monument

Attorney General Abbott Praises Senator Cornyn's Bill Modeling Federal Open Records Law After Texas Law

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

February 23, 2005

The bill is called the OPEN Government Act of 2005, which stands for Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act. This bill grounded in presumed democratic openness and public's right to know.

Government: New Federal Open Records Bill Introduced

Attorney General Abbott Stops Second Houston Woman From Providing Unauthorized Immigration Services

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

March 8, 2005

Yolanda Perez operated out of church facilities, claimed to be a former Immigration employee.

Government: Second Houston Women Sued

Photo by: PH2 Michael D. Heckman

Houston Marine Corps Reserve Unit To Receive Reserve Family Readiness Award

Government: Cornyn says, "Programs like these help keep the morale high among our armed forces"

From the Office of John Cornyn, United States Senator - Texas

February 16, 2005

The Department of Defense (DoD) has named its 2004 Reserve Family Readiness Awards, and among the winners is a unit from Houston, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced on Friday.

Attorney General Abbott Sues To Halt Houston Woman From Providing Unauthorized Immigration Services

By Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

February 11, 2005

Elvia Diaz advertised in church bulletins, put clients in danger of deportation.

Government: Houston Women Sued

Attorney General Abbott Applauds New Measure To Fight Identity Theft In Texas

Government: Identify Theft

From the Office of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

February 8, 2005

Attorney General Abbott's Fugitive Unit Tracks Down Child Predators Out Of State, Out Of The Country

Government: More Safe Children

From the Office of Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas

February 8, 2005