Governor Abbott declares disaster for southern Texas due to severe flooding

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 31, 2025

The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, declared a state of disaster due to ongoing rain and flooding affecting southern Texas.

TXOGA reports 1,900 new upstream jobs in February

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 29, 2025

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has reported an increase in upstream oil and natural gas employment, with 1,900 new jobs added in February compared to January.

Sid Miller addresses Rio Grande Valley flooding crisis

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has addressed the severe flooding affecting the Rio Grande Valley.

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.

OPINION: The Medicaid Spy Scandal and the Corporate Capture of Public Health

By Travis McCormick | Mar 28, 2025

This week at the Texas Capitol, we learned something shocking.

Texas DIR outlines updated solicitation process for technology vendors

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is offering ample opportunities for vendors interested in meeting the state's technology needs.

StateScoop 50 awards recognize leaders in public IT sector

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Executive Director Amanda Crawford and Chief People and Culture Officer Lisa Jammer were awarded the State Leadership of the Year awards in the 2025 StateScoop 50 Awards.

Governor Abbott and Texas authorities continue border operations against smuggling and illegal crossings

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is working with the Trump Administration to address border security issues, focusing on stopping the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people...

Texas Legislature urged to establish signature state steak cut

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller expressed support for the Texas Legislature's initiatives to establish a signature steak cut that reflects the state's status as a leader in beef production.

Texas Department of Agriculture addresses severe flooding in Rio Grande Valley

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has pledged support from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to aid the Rio Grande Valley amid severe flooding.

Texas Senate passes budget plan with unanimous approval

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2025

The Texas Senate has unanimously approved its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 period, allocating $153.5 billion in state revenue and $336 billion combined with federal funds.

Austin nurses plan protest against proposed Medicaid cuts

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025

On March 20, nurses from Ascension Seton Medical Center will protest at U.S. Senator John Cornyn's district office in Austin, Texas.

Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.

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.

Texas Senate committee reviews new abortion legislation and exceptions

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025

State legislators are considering new measures to clarify and enforce abortion regulations in Texas.

Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.

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.

Dwyer Workforce Development CEO: ‘We’re glad to see Texas’ leaders dedicating time’ to address healthcare staffing crisis

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 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.

OPINION: Tariffs and the Dawn of America’s Golden Age of Recycling—Led by Texas

By Joe Trotter | Mar 26, 2025

With the arrival of tariffs on imported aluminum, the reality is that America does not have domestic production sufficient to meet the raw material demands of multiple industries.