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Texas Agriculture Commissioner supports resolution on U.S.-Mexico water treaty enforcement
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval for the Texas Senate's recent action concerning the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
TxDOT explains uniformity and installation process of traffic signs
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Traffic signs are a common sight on roads, but their uniformity across the United States is no accident.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the Texas Senate has passed over half of its top 40 priority bills at the midpoint of the 89th regular legislative session.
Texas Senate passes bills on education reform and public safety
The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills addressing various issues, including religious expression in schools, content in school libraries, and the regulation of THC products.
Senator Johnson proposes legislation to combat digital deception by 'bots'
Senator Nathan Johnson has introduced two legislative bills designed to protect Texans from online deception, misinformation, and fraud associated with automated social media accounts, commonly known as "bots."
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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.
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.
Texas House committee holds hearing on school choice bill
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced that the Texas House Public Education Committee held a hearing on House Bill 3, which proposes an Education Savings Account (ESA) program to provide more educational options.
Texas Senate advances bill for expanding virtual education statewide
Today, the Texas Senate Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 569 (SB 569) with unanimous bipartisan support.
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.
Texas Public Policy Foundation petitions Supreme Court over Vineyard Wind Project
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has submitted a petition to the United States Supreme Court, seeking a review of a federal court of appeals decision that allowed the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind energy project to proceed.
Texas 2036 CEO outlines strategies for education and infrastructure improvements
Texas 2036 President and CEO David Leebron recently addressed the Economic Outlook Conference hosted by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.