Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
Category: Texas Government
HR 250 Introduced
Commending country music artist and native Texan Clay Walker for his contributions to the fight against…
HR 197 Introduced
Congratulating Ellen Forsythe on her retirement from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation
Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…
Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation
Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…
Texas AG Paxton defends $3.3M whistleblower settlement before House budget writers
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office made its case on Tuesday for state budget writers…
County commissioners boost mental health at schools; hear expansion problems by emergency service districts
Bexar County commissioners on Tuesday approved about $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief grants to two…
US-Mexico border: Painful search for missing migrants
Thousands of undocumented migrants cross the US-Mexico border every day, but many get lost in the…
What Happened After a Right-Wing Cabal Took Over Odessa
In the three months since city council elections, at least twenty staffers have resigned, retired, or…
Rep. Landgraf files bill to prohibit bans on gas engines
Post Content “We want the consumer to be able to have the ability and freedom to…
SR 191 Introduced
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as the Association of Texas Professional Educators Day.
SR 197 Introduced
Recognizing the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University on its contributions…
Polling sites on Texas college campuses would be banned under proposed bill
In the last 10 years, Texas has closed a total of 750 polling locations — the…
5 Things Texas: Q&A w/Jamie Dudensing, TMA lawsuits, Medicaid redeterminations
This edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” in Texas includes coverage of HHSC’s work to prepare…
Prosecutors Stand Down as Criminal Migrants Run Roughshod Across Texas Federation for American Immigration Reform
The Texas Legislature is considering bills authorizing the state attorney general to sue local district attorneys…
🌱 Cedar Park Girls Swim Team Wins State Title + Space Rocket Funding
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…
Ceaser’s layup lifts Texas State past Coastal Carolina 78-75
Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason…
Hundreds Die-in at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis
Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say Veronica and Daniel Kaprosy drove in…
Laredo Shrine Club aids in transporting burned child to Galveston
The Laredo Shrine Club assisted in the transporting of a 20-month-old boy that was burned… This…
El Salvador To Launch Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas
El Salvador has established itself as a trailblazer in the field of cryptocurrency by becoming the…
Why is this Houston politician always on Reddit?
Texas State Representative Gene Wu is using the social platform to explain the… “Reddit for me…
🌱 Leander ISD’s Multimillion-Dollar Bonds + Extreme Drought Solutions
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…
House Democrats urge strategic budget spending
House Democrats counter Abbott’s budget priorities AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has a combined $59 billion available…
Texas Comptroller’s Office Releases Reference Essentials for Current Legislative Session
News Releases February 17, 2023 (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released Taxes of Texas:…
Here are 8 Key Points Governor Abbott Said in the State of the State Address Tom Handy
On Thursday, February 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State speech. These…
Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: January migration drops, Darién Gap, humanitarian parole, Texas
With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…
North Texas Could Spend Millions On Fines Over Poor Air Quality
Air quality in North Texas continues to get worse, and companies will pay millions in annual…
Parker: Working to keep Texas the state that leads – Cross Timbers Gazette Flower Mound
Since taking the oath to serve the people of Senate District 12, I have heard many…
Editorial: There’s only one way for Texas to save Fairfield Lake State Park now
Texas has lost millions of acres of land to development over the past several decades…. More…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Governor Kathy Hochul Provides Mayor Adams $1 Billion to Support Migrants Tom Handy
Governor Kathy Hochul gave her state budget and recently it was announced that a portion was…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
The Thursday speech could also provide greater clarity on whether Abbott has set his sights on…
Gregory leads Appalachian State over Texas State 82-75
Donovan Gregory scored 21 points to guide Appalachian State to an 82-75 victory over Texas State.…
APPALACHIAN STATE 82, TEXAS STATE 75
FGFTRebTEXAS ST.MinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSCeaser236-100-02-52512Martin194-60-00-2048Morgan325-81-24-92411Davis213-62-20-30111Harrell385-165-51-25317Mason252-50-00-0045Coleman231-83-41-2135Love103-30-01-1026Sykes90-30-00-0000Totals20029-6511-139-24102675 Percentages: FG .446, FT .846. 3-Point Goals: 6-19, .316 (Davis 3-6, Harrell 2-7,…
Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election
Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop…
Property purchase curbs spark outrage in texas
Wu Xiaoyu, an information technology professional at Amazon, was among several hundred people attending a rally…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…
How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?
Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill
The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting. Topline…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg
Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…
DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…
Issues students should follow in this year’s Texas Legislative Session
From budget surplus to gun rights to legalizing gambling, Texas lawmakers are tackling a variety of…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
Post Content Cronk will receive a one-year severance of $463,001.50. Former city manager Jes?s Garza has…
Getting public records is getting harder in Texas. Collin County is no exception
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office refused to release information to the public — leading to a…
Tarrant Area Food Bank Eyes 2023 Farm Amid Inflation Challenges
As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Texas government is getting less transparent
The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine a light on government,…
SR 159 Introduced
Recognizing Jacksboro High School cheerleaders for winning a state championship and finishing third in a national…
Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas
Texas is home to a diverse population of animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Here are the…
The Texanist: Did the Texas Capitol’s Pink Granite Come From Maine?
A San Antonio man is puzzled by a historical marker he encountered while visiting the Pine…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…
Biden’s census changes could be complicated, but worth it, Texas experts say
Some Texas experts have mixed opinions on the Biden administration’s proposal to change… As President Joe…
No Tax On Crypto Purchases — Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets
A Texas report was released containing exciting and transformative ideas for digital assets. The recommendations are…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
Texas Craft Brewers Guild supports the filing of SB 752/HB 2003, which would allow for legal home delivery
Last week, Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD 24) and State Representative Shelby Slawson (HD 59)…
Southwest volume fell in 2022 but not as much as other regions
Rising interest rates depressed refunding opportunities, but new money issuance rose amid demand for infrastructure to…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out his priority bills for session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick numbers his priorities for session AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has…
In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…
Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…
TCC Board of Trustees to Meet February 16, 2023
Supporting materials for the board meeting will be provided on the Board Meetings page. Once the…
Texas Border Wall: The Current Status and Plans for Completion Under Governor Abbott Tom Handy
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to spend more time and effort to get the border wall…
Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde
Texas state police say no more of its officers will face discipline over the response to…
Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity
His office says hiring should be based on merit. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…
Sen. Zaffirini addresses fellow state senator’s arrest for DUI
Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D, D-21) of Laredo addressed the DUI arrest this week… This…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Feb. 15
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 15,…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a driver has been arrested after an SUV crashed through a fence at the…
Texas A&M Named Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Institution Nationally, No. 1 In State
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Texas A&M…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence…
Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize & pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton and four of his former top deputies who said he improperly fired…
Author goes from job in Texas state government to literary career
Now a prize-winning author, Ramona Reeves used to wake at 5 a.m. to write. Before quitting…
Texas is setting the pace in sea turtle protection
The recent holidays looked a little different for the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. Several…
Morgan scores 12, Texas State beats Arkansas State 66-62
Led by Tyler Morgan’s 12 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Arkansas State Red Wolves…
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden to stop abortion-inducing drug sales
Abortion rights advocates are fearful. AUSTIN, Texas — The lawsuits are piling up against President Joe…
“Terrifying” appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have …
Advocates for domestic violence victims were stunned by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling,…
Texas police officers would have to carry liability insurance under proposed law
Democrats in Texas have been calling for new police reforms in the state. Some lawmakers say…
My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols
Super Bowl LVII is this weekend and, for the first time in history, both starting quarterbacks…
Running Into Fire: The Legacy of Jeff Blackburn
The cofounder of the Innocence Project of Texas set a model for working with state agencies…
Texas is the latest state to attack DEI, targeting hiring
Texas governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at diversity, equity and inclusion practices in hiring. The…
Nexstar Plans Statewide Broadcast of Texas State of the Union
The speech will air at 7 p.m. CT on 16 Nexstar stations serving 14 Texas markets. …
‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
The table is set for a second wave of legislation taking aim at ESG in the…
Nexstar Plans Statewide Airing of Texas State of the Union
The speech will air at 7:00 p.m. CT on 16 Nexstar television stations serving 14 Texas…
Texas man pleads guilty in El Paso mass shooting
A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen…
Statewide recognition of Dallas Koreatown possible with new Texas House resolution
A new resolution filed in the Texas House on Wednesday seeks to gain statewide recognition of…
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas recognized at Capitol Day in Austin
Texas state legislators recognized members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas at the State Capitol on…
Texas Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen…
US District Court rules in favor of Texas Medical Association over independent dispute resolution process
US District Court Judge Jeremy Kernodle ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) on…
Breaking through the public school monopoly
Here’s a scary thought: Imagine if the Texas government operated every grocery store in the state…
This Texas state park may soon be replaced with multimillion-dollar homes
Fairfield Lake State Park, southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth, could turn into a gated community with homes…
