texas economy

August Pfluger Pushes for Landowner Voice in Transmission Line Decisions

Congressman August Pfluger (R) voiced his support for protecting landowner input in transmission line development during a House Energy Subcommittee…

2 months ago

Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

2 months ago

Texas Business Leaders Praise BlackRock's $30M Workforce Investment

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) praised BlackRock for launching a $30 million workforce investment initiative aimed at expanding skilled…

2 months ago

BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas aimed at expanding the state's skilled trades workforce, with a focus…

2 months ago

Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, a new energy facility…

2 months ago

Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration to build a 2.5-gigawatt power project in Texas…

2 months ago

Ted Cruz Introduces 'No FED in West Texas Act" to Block Federal Land Expansion

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing future federal efforts to expand land control in…

2 months ago

Texas Emerges as a Key Hub For Israeli Investment

A new report from 5W Public Relations has highlighted a rapidly growing but seemingly overlooked economic partnership between Texas and…

2 months ago

Hyroad Energy Secures Full Capacity at New Hydrogen Fueling Station

Hyroad Energy has announced a commercial fueling agreement with Total Hydrogen Solutions (THS), a division of Pneumatic & Hydraulic Company…

2 months ago

Texas to Receive Over $124M in Offshore Energy Revenues

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced that Texas will receive more than $124 million in energy revenues from offshore oil…

3 months ago