Texas allocates over $500M in public safety grants
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that his Public Safety Office will distribute over $500 million in grant funding for various public safety programs across Texas.
Texas Railroad Commission’s New Oil Waste Water Rule Raises Concerns For Industry and Small Operators
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The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) this week adopted an overhaul of its regulations governing oil and gas waste management facilities. The new regulations revise how Texas companies manage so-called “pit rules,” and represent the biggest changes in over four decades, according to the commission.
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has introduced a set of bills known as the "Sensible 4" for Public Education ahead of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, starting January 14, 2025.
Bettencourt introduces 'Integrity-7' bills focusing on Texas election transparency
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has pre-filed a series of bills known as the "Integrity 7" in anticipation of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, which is set to commence on January 14, 2025.
Hull pre-files eight priority bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (R-Houston) has pre-filed eight priority bills ahead of the 2025, or 89th, Texas legislative session.
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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: Dr. Ben Carson on the Transformative Power of Education
Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has become a significant voice in the conversation about education, including in Texas.
TASA awards scholarships to doctoral students pursuing educational leadership
TASA has announced the recipients of the 2025 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship, an annual award recognizing outstanding doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership, with a focus on superintendency.
Texas State Library reappoints Mann and Tocker as commissioners
The Office of the Governor has confirmed the reappointment of Arthur T. Mann and Darryl Tocker to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
Martha Salazar-Zamora named finalist for AASA women in school leadership award
Tomball ISD Superintendent and TASA President Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been selected as one of two finalists for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
