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Rep. Buckley announces support for Senate Bill 2 education savings accounts
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 22, 2025
Rep. Brad Buckley has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, which includes the introduction of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), describing it as a significant advancement in expanding educational options for Texas families.
Texas legislature passes bill expanding virtual learning options
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
Senate Bill 569, introduced by Senator Paul Bettencourt, has successfully passed the Texas House with a vote of 109-32.
Texas Parks and Wildlife completes acquisition for new state park near Colorado Bend
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, marking the completion of a two-phase acquisition aimed at establishing a new state park.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick comments on Senate Bill 30's passage
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a statement regarding the recent passage of Senate Bill 30, known as "Curbing Nuclear Verdicts."
HISD students to compete at inaugural TRFM CTSO Invitational
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
Houston ISD students are set to participate in the inaugural Texas Restaurant & Foodservice Management (TRFM) CTSO Invitational.
Texas Public Policy Foundation sues FinCEN over real estate transfer rule
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has initiated legal action against the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Texas announces $280 million aid for South Texas agriculture
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, along with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a $280 million grant to support agriculture producers with irrigation water rights along...
Railroad Commission nears milestone with 100 million digitized oil and gas records
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 21, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is nearing a significant milestone in its ongoing project to digitize oil and gas records.
Governor Abbott requests SBA disaster declaration for Northeast Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made a formal request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration in Northeast Texas.
Henderson Rotary Club marks 40 years with Adopt-A-Highway
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 20, 2025
The Henderson Rotary Club in Texas marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 40 years of participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program.
LSEA comments on Texas Senate's approval of significant judicial reform bill
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 20, 2025
The Lone Star Economic Alliance (LSEA) issued a statement after the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 30.
OPINION: Texas’s Age Verification Proposal is Unconstitutional and Will Harm Texan Families
By David B. McGarry | Apr 20, 2025
Texas’s H.B. 4901 — now before the legislature — provides a case study in the damage, even the noblest of intentions, if misplaced and badly executed, can inflict.
Rep. Leo Wilson announces passage of key bills to enhance education and veteran mental health
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 19, 2025
Representative Terri Leo Wilson announced that the Texas House of Representatives has passed several key bills, including House Bill (HB) 100, HB 2, and Senate Bill (SB) 2.
Texas House rejects amendment for referendum on school vouchers
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
Lawmakers in Texas have voted against an amendment proposing a statewide referendum on private school vouchers.
Austin Federal Judge Slams President Trump and DOJ in Sentencing of Nate Paul
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
In a dramatic federal sentencing hearing Wednesday in Austin, Texas Senior U.S. District Judge David Ezra delivered a blistering critique of the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump, denouncing what he claims are political interferences in prosecutions and unwarranted presidential pardons. The comments came as Ezra sentenced Texas real estate investor Nate Paul to one day in jail for submitting what federal prosecutors claim was a false financial statement to a mortgage lender.
Abbott requests disaster declaration for South Texas flooding recovery
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump in light of the severe flooding that recently impacted South Texas.
Guide on becoming a subcontractor or reseller through DIR
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
The information regarding becoming a subcontractor or reseller emphasizes the process and guidelines for starting such a venture.
Texas professionals recognized for dedication to juvenile justice system
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
On Wednesday, April 16, over 100 juvenile justice professionals from across Texas assembled at the State Capitol to receive recognition from the House and Senate for their dedication to serving youth in the state.
Governor Abbott highlights Texas’s job growth over past year
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged the efforts of Texans and Texas employers following the release of March 2025 employment data, highlighting Texas as the nation’s leader in job creation over the past 12 months.
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.
