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AUSTIN – Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. Texans with disaster- related legal issues may receive free legal assistance by calling the State Bar of Texas Legal Hotline at 800-504-7030.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of October. Participating offices— located in all regions of Texas— will be open for half days each Saturday through the end of the month in order to serve additional customers needing driver license or identification card renewal or replacement services by appointment only.

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.78 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is a penny higher than on this day last week and is 55 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average at $3 per gallon while drivers in Tyler are paying the least at $2.65 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.19, which is three cents less when compared to this day last week and 60 cents less per gallon when compared to this day last year.

AUSTIN – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive.