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NAPCOR Executive Director: HB2048 is 'good for business, tourism, and Texas' natural beauty'
Laura Stewart, executive director of the National Association of PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), expressed her support for HB 2048 and SB 728, which aim to establish a deposit return system for recycling in Texas.
Restaurant operator on Texas bill threatening point-of-sale systems: They 'fail to consider the realities of running a small business'
Donna Finley, a restaurant operator in East Texas, expressed concerns that Senate Bill 2026 could render essential point-of-sale systems obsolete and jeopardize the operations of local restaurants, shops, and service providers.
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Texas Restaurant Association CEO: 'Swipe fees are currently costing the average American family about $1,200 a year'
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 8, 2025
Emily Williams Knight, President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, said that credit card swipe fees are costing Texan families approximately $1,200 annually.
Texas poll shows strong support for app store parental approval legislation
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 8, 2025
A recent poll conducted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation indicates significant support among Texas parents and voters for legislation that would require app stores to obtain parental approval before children can download apps.
Texas Senate advances key legislative priorities under Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 8, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced that the Texas Senate is making significant progress in addressing key legislative priorities.
Texas legislators file bills to join other states in ending government collection of union dues
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 7, 2025
State Senator Tan Parker and State Representative Carl Tepper have introduced bills SB 2330 and HB 4525, respectively, aimed at ending the government collection of union dues for public sector unions.
Texas school choice bill progresses to house floor
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 6, 2025
The House Committee on Public Education, led by Chairman Brad Buckley, approved the Committee Substitute for SB 2 (CSSB2), moving it to the Texas House floor.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick comments on passage of Senate Bill 29
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 6, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement regarding the recent bipartisan approval of Senate Bill 29, known as "Texas: Open for Business."
Texas Senate passes bill restricting SNAP purchases of soda and candy
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 4, 2025
Late Tuesday night, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 379, which prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase soda, candy, and certain ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.
Senator Molly Cook announces comprehensive "Nurse First" legislative agenda
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 4, 2025
Senator Molly Cook of Texas unveiled her "Nurse First" legislative agenda at a press conference held at the State Capitol in Austin.
Texas Comptroller announces third round of opioid settlement payments
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 2, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced a new payment of $44.8 million to political subdivisions from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.
Texas Senate advances key bills as legislative session progresses
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 2, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement highlighting the progress of the Texas Senate during the 89th legislative session.
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson applauds Rollover Pass Pier project
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has expressed her gratitude to Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for their dedication to coastal preservation and the commencement of construction on the Rollover Pass Pier.
Texas Association introduces bill for licensing naturopathic doctors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
The Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors (TXAND) has introduced House Bill 3979 in the 2025 legislative session, aiming to establish licensure for naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Texas.
State Highway 87 to become hurricane evacuation route without legislative action
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Representative Terri Leo Wilson has withdrawn House Bill 2944, which sought to designate State Highway 87 as a hurricane evacuation route.
Texas Senate advances majority of top priority bills
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the Texas Senate has passed over half of its top 40 priority bills at the midpoint of the 89th regular legislative session.
Texas Senate passes bills on education reform and public safety
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills addressing various issues, including religious expression in schools, content in school libraries, and the regulation of THC products.
Rep. Leo Wilson advances key legislation in House committees
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has announced her initiatives in House committees to tackle transportation issues related to the Bolivar-Galveston Ferry and to advance significant public education reforms.
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.
