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Governor Abbott applauds Aransas Pass's new tourism-friendly status
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 17, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Aransas Pass for achieving the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community status.
Texas Senate passes bill to restore education accountability system
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 17, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1962, put forward by Senator Paul Bettencourt, with the aim of reinstating the A-F Public Education Accountability System.
Farm Bill's impact on health and subsidies under scrutiny
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 17, 2025
Americans are familiar with ultra-processed foods, often loaded with additives that potentially harm health and increase healthcare costs.
Texas Senate confirms Coppersmith, Halman, Bellah to DIR Board
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 17, 2025
The Texas Senate has confirmed three new board members to the Department of Information Resources (DIR).
OPINION: Congress should tell the FCC to leave 20th Century regulations in the past
By Mike Wheeler | Apr 17, 2025
When voters sent President Donald Trump back to the White House, they did so because they were ready for an administration that would stop the government overreach that was a hallmark of the previous administration.
Texas DOGE takes action to investigate Superior HealthPlan allegations
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 17, 2025
The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency has announced it is taking action following reports that Superior HealthPlan hired private investigators to target lawmakers, patients, healthcare providers, and a journalist.
Weekend Interview: Insights on Texas Property Tax Relief from James Quintero
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
As the Texas economy continues to boom and newcomers flock to the state for many reasons, one is the perception of Texas as a low-tax state.
Governor Abbott announces new TMEIC manufacturing facility in Waller County
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that TMEIC Corporation Americas will be developing a new manufacturing facility in Waller County.
Students showcase environmental care in Texas art contest
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced the winners of the 2025 Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest.
Clean Water Action underscores need for comprehensive water resource protection
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
Clean Water Action has published a white paper emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding all water resources to ensure the safety of drinking water sources.
Texas House passes cyber command bill to protect against foreign cyber threats
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 150, introduced by Chairman Giovanni Capriglione.
Texas legislative effort aims to protect dignity of donated human remains
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 16, 2025
The issue of mishandling donated human remains has raised concern across Texas and nationwide.
Texas Senate hears testimony on harmful impact of lawsuit abuse by billboard attorneys
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) announced that the Texas Senate held a hearing last week to examine the effects of lawsuit abuse.
Surfrider Foundation: 'SB728 means Texans will benefit from cleaner beaches, rivers, and lakes'
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
The Surfrider Foundation's Texas chapter has announced its support for House Bill 2048 and Senate Bill 728, which propose the establishment of a deposit return system (DRS) for recycling in Texas.
Multiple insurance groups announce regulatory approval to form insurance reciprocal exchanges
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
The Porch Group and others have announced that the Texas Department of Insurance has approved its application to form insurance reciprocal exchanges.
Texas bills threaten current credit card system impacting consumers and small businesses
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
The Texas House Committee on Pensions, Investments and Financial Services recently reviewed two bills that could significantly alter the state's credit card system.
Texas House passes key bills on budget priorities including tax relief
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
Over recent weeks, the Texas House of Representatives has passed several significant bills focused on economic enhancement, public service improvement, and government accountability.
Texas House approves bill to lift suspension ban for young students
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
The Texas House of Representatives has passed House Bill 6, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Leach of Plano, on April 15.
U.S. exit from tomato agreement with Mexico expected to raise prices, says trade group
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
American consumers may face increased prices for fresh tomatoes from Mexico following the U.S. decision to exit the Tomato Suspension Agreement, as reported by the Border Trade Alliance.
Avian influenza detected in Texas mammals, urging caution among wildlife rehabilitators
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 15, 2025
Recent testing in the Texas Panhandle has identified the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple mammal species.
