TXOGA reports 1,900 new upstream jobs in February
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 29, 2025
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.
Sid Miller addresses Rio Grande Valley flooding crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has addressed the severe flooding affecting the Rio Grande Valley.
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson applauds Rollover Pass Pier project
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
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.
OPINION: The Medicaid Spy Scandal and the Corporate Capture of Public Health
By Travis McCormick | Mar 28, 2025
This week at the Texas Capitol, we learned something shocking.
Texas Legislature urged to establish signature state steak cut
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed support for the Texas Legislature's initiatives to establish a signature steak cut that reflects the state's status as a leader in beef production.
Texas Department of Agriculture addresses severe flooding in Rio Grande Valley
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has pledged support from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to aid the Rio Grande Valley amid severe flooding.
Texas Senate passes budget plan with unanimous approval
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 period, allocating $153.5 billion in state revenue and $336 billion combined with federal funds.
Austin nurses plan protest against proposed Medicaid cuts
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
On March 20, nurses from Ascension Seton Medical Center will protest at U.S. Senator John Cornyn's district office in Austin, Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.
Texas Association introduces bill for licensing naturopathic doctors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
The Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors (TXAND) has introduced House Bill 3979 in the 2025 legislative session, aiming to establish licensure for naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Texas.
Texas Senate committee reviews new abortion legislation and exceptions
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
State legislators are considering new measures to clarify and enforce abortion regulations in Texas.
Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.
State Highway 87 to become hurricane evacuation route without legislative action
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Representative Terri Leo Wilson has withdrawn House Bill 2944, which sought to designate State Highway 87 as a hurricane evacuation route.
Dwyer Workforce Development CEO: ‘We’re glad to see Texas’ leaders dedicating time’ to address healthcare staffing crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Barb Clapp, CEO of Dwyer Workforce Development, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals pursuing healthcare careers, said that Texas lawmakers are taking appropriate steps to address the state's healthcare staffing crisis.
OPINION: Tariffs and the Dawn of America’s Golden Age of Recycling—Led by Texas
By Joe Trotter | Mar 26, 2025
With the arrival of tariffs on imported aluminum, the reality is that America does not have domestic production sufficient to meet the raw material demands of multiple industries.
Supreme Court to review constitutionality of FCC's Universal Service Fund
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments concerning the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF).
Abbott supports growing movement for school choice in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reinforced the support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas Senators push for school bus safety and regulatory efficiency
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
The Senate Transportation Committee recently reviewed two bills intended to enhance school bus safety.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner supports resolution on U.S.-Mexico water treaty enforcement
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
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
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Traffic signs are a common sight on roads, but their uniformity across the United States is no accident.
