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Texas Business Coalition announces support for Government Accountability and Transparency Act
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 13, 2025
The Texas Business Coalition has announced its support for the Government Accountability and Transparency Act, which aims to redefine the state's role in handling public sector union dues.
ICE removes Romanian fugitive wanted for fraud charges in France
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 13, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has removed Torsten Ew Torz, a 31-year-old native of Germany and citizen of Romania, from the United States.
TxDOT highlights achievements and future plans at transportation forum
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
Following a year marked by substantial infrastructure investment, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) leadership addressed a regional assembly of employees, contractors, and transportation partners.
Texas Public Policy Foundation petitions Supreme Court over Vineyard Wind Project
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
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
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
Texas 2036 President and CEO David Leebron recently addressed the Economic Outlook Conference hosted by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.
Legislation targets hidden credit card fees costing Texans $10 billion annually
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
Today, Texans Against Hidden Credit Card Fees, a coalition of small businesses, local merchants, and consumers, announced its support for Senate Bill 2056 / House Bill 4061.
Texas addresses AI child abuse images and creates strategic bitcoin reserve
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
This week, the Criminal Justice Committee passed several bills to tackle the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating fake images of children.
Kolkhorst on AHA's opposition to SNAP-reform bill: 'Might be the surprise of the session so far'
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
Lois Kolkhorst, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, said that the American Heart Association's opposition to SB 379 was the biggest surprise of the legislative session so far.
Texas Senate passes bill establishing state bitcoin reserve
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 12, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement following the bipartisan approval of Senate Bill 21, which establishes the Texas Bitcoin Reserve.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of winter storm threat
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to prepare Texas for upcoming winter weather conditions.
Texas House Public Education Committee holds HB 2 hearings
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 11, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced that the Texas House Public Education Committee began its first bill hearings, including testimony on HB 2 over two days, as part of a legislative effort in public education.
State Rep. Troxclair on HB 3482: We must ensure 'property rights are not overrun by new developments'
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
Ellen Troxclair, a Texas state representative, announced the introduction of House Bill 3482 aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of rock quarries.
Texas Senate approves Bitcoin reserve as state-held asset
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
Bitcoin could soon be a state-held asset in Texas following the approval of a new bill by the Senate.
Texas awards $2M grant to KoMiCo for semiconductor facility expansion
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that KoMiCo Technology, Inc. will receive a $2 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF).
Texas lawmakers challenge Austin’s light-rail funding, warn of statewide impact
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
A new financing strategy for long-term capital projects in Texas was a topic of discussion at Texas Public Policy Foundation Policy Summit. The panel took place on Feb. 21.
Texas pesticide collection event gathers over 179k pounds of waste
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently hosted a pesticide waste removal event in Dawson County, Lamesa, Texas.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner backs efforts to expand rural healthcare access
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 10, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington's initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas.
Texans may vote on daylight saving time in November election
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 9, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt from Houston has introduced Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67, aiming to let Texans decide whether to adopt Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time year-round.
Texas advances bills on AI child protection, dementia research, Bitcoin reserve
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 9, 2025
The Texas Criminal Justice Committee has advanced several bills to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating fake images of children, a practice known as "deepfakes."
Missing radiographic camera in Loving County prompts public alert
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 9, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a public notification regarding a missing radiographic camera in Loving County.
