State & Local

CPS Energy Launches Program to Change Texas Natural Gas

CPS Energy is teaming up with Seattle-based Modern Hydrogen on a pilot project that could reshape how San Antonio produces…

12 months ago

Crenshaw, Pfluger Want EPA Approval for Carbon Storage Wells

Texas Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R) and August Pfluger (R) have introduced a bill that forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

12 months ago

Paxton Scores win Against O'Rourke & Powered by People

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over the weekend that his office secured a temporary restraining order against former Rep. Beto…

12 months ago

Texas Power Grid Facing Significant Surge in 2026

The Lone Star state is expected to become the epicenter of America’s energy demand boom as electricity usage is poised…

12 months ago

Texas Policy Research Opposes Bill Eliminating STAAR Test

As Republicans move to pass a bill that would eliminate the STAAR exam, organizations like Texas Policy Research are warning…

12 months ago

Crockett Praises Senator Cornyn as 'Bipartisan' Republican

During an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) dismissed the Texas Republicans letter to the FBI calling for their…

12 months ago

Paxton Investigating O'Rourke's Group Over Democrat Exodus

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced this week that he has launched a formal investigation into Powered by People, the…

12 months ago

NRG Energy Secures $216M Texas Loan for New Houston Gas Power Units

NRG Energy has received a multimillion-dollar state loan to construct two natural gas units at its TH Wharton Power Plant…

12 months ago

Hunt Weighs Senate Run Bid, Posing Threat to Cornyn

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R), is reportedly weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, which would pit him against both incumbent…

12 months ago

Governor Abbott Moves to Remove Gene Wu Over Quorum Break, Wu Responds

Governor Greg Abbott took legal action following the departure of House Democrats from the state in a high stakes battle…

12 months ago