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Texas legislature sees active bill filing ahead of March deadline
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 6, 2025
The Texas Capitol is bustling with activity as the legislative session progresses.
Weekend Interview: Advocating for Texas Children and Taxpayers with Ellen Troxclair
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council. Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council.
Texas braces for critical wildfires; Governor elevates emergency readiness
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II, indicating an escalated response.
Texas Senate advances bill for expanding virtual education statewide
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Today, the Texas Senate Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 569 (SB 569) with unanimous bipartisan support.
Texas reports measles outbreak with over 150 cases identified
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced a measles outbreak in the South Plains region, with 159 cases reported since late January.
Texas reports $3.8 billion in state sales tax revenue for February
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that state sales tax revenue reached $3.8 billion in February, marking a 4.3% increase compared to February 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
