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Texas Senate passes resolution urging enforcement of U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a measure urging diplomatic enforcement of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
Commissioner urges caution over unsolicited seed and plant deliveries
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has reported a new development in the ongoing issue of unsolicited seed deliveries.
Texas Senate advances key legislation on THC ban and electrical demand
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2025
In a busy legislative week, the Texas Senate passed several significant bills following the end of the constitutional prohibition on considering legislation in the first 60 days of session.
Senator Johnson proposes legislation to combat digital deception by 'bots'
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2025
Senator Nathan Johnson has introduced two legislative bills designed to protect Texans from online deception, misinformation, and fraud associated with automated social media accounts, commonly known as "bots."
Rep. Don McLaughlin announces broad support for Uvalde Strong Act
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2025
Rep. Don McLaughlin announced that House Bill 33, known as the Uvalde Strong Act, has garnered support from 76 authors, including himself.
Texas Senate moves forward with total ban on all forms of THC
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis.
Governor Abbott announces series of small business summits across Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first of the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summits will take place in Uvalde on March 27.
Weekend Interview: A Vision for Texas Oil and Gas with Wayne Christian
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025
Few Texans have as much experience and impact on the Texas oil and gas industry as Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian.
Texas Senate considers bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025
Texans seeking to register to vote may soon need to provide proof of citizenship, following the introduction of a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee.
Commissioner urges passage of ban on foreign land purchases in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on the Texas House to pass Senate Bill 17, proposed by Senator Lois Kolkhorst.
Dwyer Workforce Development CEO: ‘We’re glad to see Texas’ leaders dedicating time’ to address healthcare staffing crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 19, 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.
Senator Johnson proposes letting Texans vote on destination resort casinos
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 19, 2025
Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson has filed Senate Joint Resolution 82 (SJR 82) to let voters decide on the authorization of destination resorts with regulated casino gaming in Texas.
USDA announces emergency assistance program offering relief to American farmers
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 19, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed gratitude to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for prioritizing relief for farmers and ranchers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).
280 million grant aids Texas farmers amid Rio Grande Valley water shortage
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 19, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a $280 million grant program aimed at supporting farmers and producers in the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas Realtors release first-ever homeselling experience report
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 18, 2025
Two-thirds of REALTORS in Texas reported that most sellers they worked with in 2024 had a moderate understanding of the real estate market, according to the inaugural Texas Homeselling Experience Report released by Texas REALTORS.
Texas Senate approves bills allowing religious activities and Ten Commandments display in schools
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 18, 2025
Students and faculty in Texas public schools may soon be allowed to engage in prayer and other religious activities during school hours, following the approval of a bill by the Senate.
Governor Abbott announces virtual film & digital media friendly workshop
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission have announced a virtual workshop aimed at helping Texas communities become certified as Film Friendly Texas or Digital Media Friendly Texas.
Texas officials celebrate National Ag Day with EPA at Collin County farm
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 18, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller marked National Ag Day by visiting J. Foster Farms in Collin County, Texas, accompanied by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and the Texas Farm Bureau.
Texas senator advances bill expanding death penalty for child murders
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 18, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt has successfully advanced Senate Bill 990 (SB 990) through the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice.
Texas senate discusses new trade office in Israel; passes key bills on AI child porn
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 17, 2025
The Texas Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a leading senator, recently held its first meeting to discuss significant legislative proposals.
