News from March 2025

Texas celebrates its rich history and promising future on its 189th birthday
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
In a celebration of Texas' 189th birthday, the organization Texas 2036 reflects on the state's growth and future.

Texas releases December oil and gas production statistics
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas has released the oil and gas production statistics for December 2024.

Sid Miller joins VP Vance on Texas-Mexico border visit amid security concerns
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently joined Vice President JD Vance on a visit to the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Sid Miller joins VP Vance on Texas-Mexico border visit
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently joined Vice President JD Vance on a visit to the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner supports Trump's congressional address
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed strong support for President Donald Trump's recent address to Congress.

Texas Legislature designates March 4 Make Texans Healthy Again Day
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
The Texas Legislature designated March 4 as "Make Texans Healthy Again Day." The resolution was sponsored by Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Carrie Isaac.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner warns of increased wildfire and storm risks
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 4, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a warning to Texans, particularly those in the agricultural sector, to prepare for heightened wildfire and severe storm threats.

Commissioner urges Texans to prepare amid increasing wildfire and storm threats
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 4, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a call for Texans to prepare as wildfire and storm risks escalate across the state.

Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas acupuncture board
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Ahmed Sheikh, D.O., and the reappointment of Elisabeth “Ellee” Carlson, D.A.O.M., and Sheri Davidson to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.

Rep. Don McLaughlin files The Uvalde Strong Act
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 4, 2025
Rep. Don McLaughlin announced the filing of House Bill 33, known as The Uvalde Strong Act, aimed at addressing the protocol failures from the May 24, 2022 school shooting in Uvalde that claimed the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers. The announcement was made in a press release on March 3, 2025.

Texas Senate passes key bills on lottery reform and teacher pay raise
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 2, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills, addressing issues ranging from lottery regulations to teacher pay raises.

Texas school choice bill gains significant support with 76 coauthors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 1, 2025
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and House Public Education Committee Chairman Brad Buckley announced that the school choice bill, HB 3, has gained 76 coauthors.

Texas Senate passes bill banning lottery couriers after investigation call
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 1, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a statement following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 28, which bans lottery couriers in Texas.