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Audit Finds Major Gaps in Texas Natural Gas Winter Preparedness Inspections

A recent report from the Texas State Auditor’s Office shows that state oil and gas inspectors are failing to adequately…

2 months ago

New Fort Bliss Migrant Detention Center Draws Protests, Political Division

Camp East Montana, a newly opened migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas, has become the center of controversy…

2 months ago

Texas House Quorum Restored After Democrats Two-Week Walkout

After a two-week quorum break, Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin, ending their protest against a Republican-led congressional redistricting…

2 months ago

Governor Abbott Signs Housing Bills to Boost Affordability Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott (R) ceremonially signed Senate Bill 15, Senate Bill 840, and House Bill 24 into law during a…

2 months ago

Texas Unveils New Driver License and ID Design with Enhanced Security Features

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has introduced a redesigned Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) card. All…

2 months ago

Abbott Unveils $146 Billion Investment in Texas Infrastructure

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a new 10-year transportation plan totaling more than $146 billion, aimed at addressing the infrastructure…

2 months ago

Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Jobs Dip Slightly Amid Ongoing Industry Growth

Jobs in Texas’s upstream oil and natural gas sectors fell by 1,400 in July, following a revised loss of 1,500…

2 months ago

Cornyn Praises $1 Billion USDA Investment to Fight Screwworm Threat in Texas

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) on welcomed a nearly $1 billion federal investment announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins (R)…

2 months ago

Thousands Protest Republican-Backed Redistricting Plan at Texas Capitol

More than 5,000 people gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest a Republican-led redistricting effort backed by President Trump (R)…

2 months ago

Paxton Expands Legal Action Against O'Rourke-Backed Group

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has obtained a modified temporary restraining order (TRO) against Powered by People, a political…

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