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Texas Senate passes major property tax relief measures
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
In a significant move for Texas homeowners, the Texas Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 with a vote of 30-0.
Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency resources ahead of severe weather threats
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and wildfire threats this weekend.
Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulates Brooke Rollins on agriculture secretary role
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) extended its congratulations to Brooke Rollins following her confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture by the U.S. Senate.
Texas allocates over $35 million in grants for rural water loss initiatives
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has authorized the execution of contracts for grant funding amounting to $35,788,153 from the Rural Water Assistance Fund (RWAF) to support water loss projects.
Texas Realtors recognize outstanding members at annual winter meeting
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
Texas REALTORS recently held its annual Winter Meeting in Austin on February 10, where it recognized outstanding members and local REALTOR associations through the Texas REALTORS Awards.
CTLC announces support for state regulator standards
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
The Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers (CTLC) has announced its support for state regulatory standards aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability among all lottery couriers.
Energy Alliance announces study on renewable energy costs
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 15, 2025
Energy Alliance has released research findings in a report titled "The High Cost of Wind, Solar, and Batteries," emphasizing that renewable energy sources are currently less efficient, affordable, and reliable compared to fossil fuels.
City of Fort Worth communications manager: 2026 bond program "scheduled to go to the voters in May 2026
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 14, 2025
Valerie Colapret, Fort Worth's communications manager, said that the city is developing its 2026 Bond Program, which will be presented to voters in the May 2026 election.
Chip Roy to speak at Texas Policy Summit hosted by TPPF
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 14, 2025
AUSTIN — The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has announced that U.S. Congressman Chip Roy will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Texas Policy Summit.
Unsolicited seed packages cause concern in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 14, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced a concerning situation involving unsolicited seed packages.
Texas REALTORS names Cindi Bulla as 2024 REALTOR® of the Year
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 14, 2025
Cindi Bulla, affiliated with the Amarillo Association of REALTORS, has been named the 2024 Texas REALTOR of the Year.
ICE deports Salvadoran fugitive wanted for child rape
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 14, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Oscar Alexander Cruz Rodriguez, a 29-year-old fugitive wanted in El Salvador for the rape of a minor.
Texas responds to mystery seed packages from China
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 13, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller addressed the ongoing issue of unsolicited seed packages arriving in Texas from Chinese vendors.
Senate committee backs higher homestead exemption for Texas homeowners
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
The Senate Committee on Local Government has unanimously approved measures to increase the homestead exemption, allowing Texas homeowners to write off more property value before assessment.
Port Aransas earns title as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has recognized the City of Port Aransas for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Texas Senate advances property tax relief bills
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt, representing Houston, along with the Senate Committee on Local Government, has successfully advanced Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2.
Texas colleges collaborate on statewide initiative for improved corequisite education
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
As Texas institutions work to implement corequisite courses, the Deepening Corequisites Across Texas (DCAT) project continues to assist both two- and four-year institutions in overcoming shared challenges.
Texas addresses mystery seed package issue with federal collaboration
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller updated the public on unsolicited seed packages arriving from Chinese vendors.
Texas policy institutes launch blueprint for metro growth challenges
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
A coalition of Texas' leading policy institutes has introduced the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, a five-year plan aimed at addressing challenges related to the state's rapid population growth.
Bettencourt announces committee passage of bills including $140k homestead exemption
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt announced that the Senate Committee on Local Government unanimously passed Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2, which include a $140,000 Homestead Exemption to be sent to the Senate.
