News from February 2025
Sid Miller's tenure as Texas Agriculture Commissioner marked by reforms and global advocacy
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, an eighth-generation farmer and rancher, continues to advocate for Texas agriculture and rural communities.
Texas Senate passes teacher support bill with unanimous approval
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, introduced by Senator Brandon Creighton of Conroe.
Texas Transportation Commission allocates funds and recognizes contributions at February meeting
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
The Texas Transportation Commission held its February 2025 meeting, where several key decisions and recognitions were made.
Texas issues first geothermal well permit to Sage Geosystems
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas has issued its first permit for a deep geo-pressured geothermal well to Sage Geosystems in Atascosa County.
Texas Senate holds hearing on improving the reliability of the Texas electric grid
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
The Texas Senate’s Business and Commerce Committee held a hearing Thursday to discuss Senate Bill 6, new legislation aimed at improving the reliability of the Texas electric grid following the 2021 Winter Storm Uri disaster.
Make Texans Healthy Again founder: Taxpayer-funded meals should ‘meet the highest possible standards’
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Travis McCormick, founder of Make Texans Healthy Again, said he testified in support of several bills aimed at improving the health of Texans, including Senate Bill 25 and Senate Bill 314, before the Texas Senate Health & Human Services Committee.
OPINION: Trump, Congress Can End IRS Targeting Texas Small Businesses
By Harvey Hilderbran | Feb 28, 2025
Under the Biden administration Democrats dangerously weaponized government, using agencies like the Internal Revue Service (IRS) and the murky regulatory process as political tools to target taxpayers they deem undesirable.
Smithsonian's traveling exhibit arrives in Buffalo Gap
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
The Texas Historical Commission, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, is bringing a national traveling exhibit to Buffalo Gap as part of the Museum on Main Street program.
Rep. Wilson announces co-authorship of HB 3 and tax relief package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced she is co-authoring House Bill 3, a universal school choice program and the introduction of a property tax relief package by the House. The announcement was made in a press release on Feb. 27.
Texas schools to celebrate National School Breakfast Week with mystery-themed activities
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced that schools across Texas will observe National School Breakfast Week from March 3-7, adopting the theme "Clue In To School Breakfast."
State Sen. Kolkhorst on the American health crisis: 'We are going to make Texas healthier again'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 27, 2025
Texas State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst announced the "Make Texas Healthy Again" legislative agenda, focusing on childhood nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and health education reform in Texas.
Texas enhances border security measures through Operation Lone Star initiatives
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues collaboration with the Trump Administration to secure the border and combat smuggling activities.
Texas State Library announces new digital access for archival collections
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced the availability of new and revised finding aids online, alongside fresh uploads to the Texas Digital Archive.
Senator Paxton files bills removing limits for child sexual abuse cases
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Senator Angela Paxton has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 51 and Senate Bill 1167, which aim to eliminate the civil statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse in Texas.
Sid Miller supports USDA's new avian flu strategy under Secretary Rollins
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' new plan to address the avian influenza outbreak.
Speaker Burrows announces support for property tax relief package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows, announced his support for a new property tax relief package, including House Bill 8 (HB 8) and House Bill 9 (HB 9), aimed at providing tax relief to Texas homeowners and business owners.
Weekend Interview: A New Day for Texas with Senator Mayes Middleton
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
As the Texas State Senator from the 11th District and the president of an independent Texas oil and gas company, Mayes Middleton plays both a significant role in shaping public policy as well as having deep roots in Texas’s robust commodity business sectors including oil and gas, agriculture, ranching, and farming.
Texas Senate advances bills on bail reform and teacher pay raises
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed four bills aimed at reforming the state's bail system.
Creighton introduces Texas Parental Bill of Rights with new educational measures
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
Senator Brandon Creighton has introduced Senate Bill 12, known as the Texas Parental Bill of Rights.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board president: New cell phone policy is 'reducing interruptions and distractions'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
Shannon Braun, board president of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD), said that the updated cell phone policy aims to reduce interruptions and distractions, contributing to a more positive learning environment.
