Sen. Middleton: ‘I’m trying to prohibit SNAP funds from being used to purchase’ junk food
Senator Mayes Middleton said Texas spends billions on SNAP benefits, and while the program’s purpose is nutrition, items like "sodas, junk food, candy, and cookies" are not beneficial and contribute to chronic illnesses, which is why he sponsored S.B. No. 379 to prohibit using SNAP funds for such purchases. Middleton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Sid Miller supports legislation for official Texas steak cut
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Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for a legislative initiative to establish an official steak cut for Texas.
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced a new payment of $44.8 million to political subdivisions from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.
Texas Senate advances key bills as legislative session progresses
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement highlighting the progress of the Texas Senate during the 89th legislative session.
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson applauds Rollover Pass Pier project
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has expressed her gratitude to Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for their dedication to coastal preservation and the commencement of construction on the Rollover Pass Pier.
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Texas lawmakers introduce energy bills ahead of 2024 legislative session
As the Texas Legislature prepares for its upcoming session beginning January 14, lawmakers have already begun filing bills focused on energy, particularly renewable energy.
Texas considers new nuclear energy subsidies in upcoming session
Texas lawmakers may take steps to boost subsidies for nuclear energy in the upcoming legislative session, set to begin Jan. 14.
Texas leads the nation with highest wholesale electricity prices
Texas had the highest wholesale electricity prices in the U.S. over the last three years, according to a new report released by the Energy Alliance.
Report: Federal Energy Subsidies Driving the Energy Transition in the U.S., Texas
The shift in electric generation from fossil fuels to wind and solar is being driven by a disparity in federal energy subsidies, according to a new study.
Texas Blockchain Council president: There is ‘hundreds of billions of dollars circulating in stablecoins’
Lee Bratcher, the president and founder of the Texas Blockchain Council, said that stablecoins, mainly in US dollars and significant buyers of treasuries, help maintain the dollar as the world reserve currency and will impact finance greatly in the next decade. Bratcher was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma
Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.
Abbott supports growing movement for school choice in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reinforced the support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas faces challenges in early education and childcare
Texas 2036 has released insights into the current state of early education and childcare in Texas, emphasizing the importance of strategic decisions to improve future opportunities for children.
High schools get guidance on designing effective data science courses
The Charles A. Dana Center has introduced a Data Science Course Framework aimed at guiding the design of high school data science courses.
Texas House leaders rally support for school choice bill with 76 coauthors
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley announced that the House's school choice bill, HB 3, had gained 76 coauthors.
Railroad Commission of Texas imposes over $1.8 million in penalties
The Railroad Commission of Texas has imposed fines totaling $1,888,364 on operators and businesses within the state's oil and gas sector.
TXOGA reports 1,900 new upstream jobs in February
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has reported an increase in upstream oil and natural gas employment, with 1,900 new jobs added in February compared to January.
Texas research suggests new standards could cut energy costs by billions
Life:Powered, a campaign by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has released new research indicating that implementing reliability standards for wind and solar energy could save Texas electricity customers billions of dollars annually.
Weekend Interview: A Vision for Texas Oil and Gas with Wayne Christian
Few Texans have as much experience and impact on the Texas oil and gas industry as Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian.
Former Rep. Isaac: Discriminating against industries 'vital to Texas' prosperity shouldn't be tolerated'
Jason Isaac, a former Texas Representative for District 45, has criticized insurance company The Hartford for canceling the American Energy Institute's policy due to its political stance on energy production.