Sen. Bettencourt files Senate companion to Texas Taxpayers & Voters Defense Act

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025

Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced the filing of Senate Bill 2519, a legislative proposal designed to bolster taxpayer and voter protections in Texas.

Rep. Hull announces new bills under Make Texas Healthy Again

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025

Rep. Lacey Hull has introduced a series of legislative proposals under the initiative "Make Texas Healthy Again," which includes key House priorities such as HB 25, HB 26, and HB 136.

Texas House committee holds hearing on school choice bill

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025

Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced that the Texas House Public Education Committee held a hearing on House Bill 3, which proposes an Education Savings Account (ESA) program to provide more educational options.

Texas for Innovation announces study on R&D tax credit impact

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025

Texas for Innovation announced that a new economic impact study indicates extending the state's research and development (R&D) tax credit would enhance economic output, jobs, and income without burdening state or local finances.

Make Texans Healthy Again backs bills to study health costs in Texas

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 16, 2025

Make Texans Healthy Again (MTHA) has announced its support for Senate Bill 1645 and House Bill 4210, which aim to initiate a comprehensive study on chronic disease, metabolic health, and healthcare costs in Texas.

Small businesses, credit unions, and community banks oppose SB 2026 and HB 4124

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 15, 2025

Small businesses, credit unions, and community banks have expressed opposition to Senate Bill 2026 (SB 2026) and House Bill 4124 (HB 4124), citing concerns over the burdens these proposed changes to credit card processing could impose.

Texas upstream oil and gas sector adds 2,500 jobs in January

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 15, 2025

New data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows an increase of 2,500 jobs in the upstream oil and natural gas sector in January 2025 compared to December 2024.

Former Rep. Isaac: Discriminating against industries 'vital to Texas' prosperity shouldn't be tolerated'

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Jason Isaac, a former Texas Representative for District 45, has criticized insurance company The Hartford for canceling the American Energy Institute's policy due to its political stance on energy production.

TPPF expresses concerns over election integrity bills SB 893 and HB 366

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Executive Vice President Jerome Greener of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has commented on Senate Bill 893 and House Bill 366.

Texas declares March 19th as agriculture trade day

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has announced the designation of March 19th as Texas Agriculture Trade Day.

Texas House Bill aims to enhance emergency response communications

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

On March 12, 2025, Jeremy Mazur, Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy for Texas 2036, presented testimony to the House Committee on State Affairs in support of House Bill 13.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces second round of priority bills for Texas legislative session

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the second round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session in Texas.

Third-grader's art becomes official road sign in Texas

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

On March 13, 2025, a unique initiative by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in Waco resulted in a third-grader's artwork being transformed into a road sign.

Texas Railroad Commissioner supports EPA rollback on greenhouse gas ruling

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

This week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to roll back 31 regulations from the Biden and Obama administrations.

Sid Miller supports EPA's new approach to WOTUS regulation

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent decision to revise the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

Texas DIR highlights shared technology services enhancing government efficiency

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) provides a range of Shared Technology Services (STS) programs designed to enhance operational efficiency for government entities in the state.

Texas sees relief as egg and energy prices drop

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of recent decreases in egg and energy prices, attributing the changes to policy actions by President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Texas legislator proposes bill for new oversight department

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Representative Katrina Pierson has introduced House Bill 3971, aiming to transform the Texas Sunset Commission into a "Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency" (DOGE).

Dentsu CEO Igarashi: Animated film collaboration with PGA shows company knows how to 'balance tradition with transformation'

By Lone Star Standard reports | Mar 14, 2025

Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company's new collaboration with PGA of America shows Dentsu is a company that "understands how to balance tradition with transformation."