Texas House Advances Key Property Tax Cap Bill A significant legislative step toward reshaping Texas’s complex property tax landscape was taken on Thursday, as the Texas House of Representatives passed HB 101. This pivotal piece of legislation, championed by Representative Jane Smith (R-District 45), aims to dramatically alter the annual limit on how much the…
ERCOT Releases Summer 2025 Grid Forecast The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the grid operator for most of the state, released its preliminary Summer 2025 Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA) report on February 26, 2025. This crucial assessment provides an early outlook on the grid’s expected ability to meet demand during the peak…
Texas Legislature Considers Restricting Foreign Land Ownership Legislation aimed at limiting land acquisitions by certain foreign entities in Texas is advancing through the state’s legislative process, sparking significant debate over national security, economic impact, and potential implications for international relations. On February 24, 2025, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee held a pivotal hearing and…
Houston City Council Backs Substantial Investment in Resilience Houston, TX – In a pivotal decision aimed at fortifying the city’s defenses against future weather-related disruptions and ensuring reliable essential services, the Houston City Council on Friday approved a significant $350 million bond package. The measure passed with an 11-4 vote, signaling broad support for investing…
Texas Senate Committee Advances Major Water Bond Package A significant legislative step was taken recently as the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee greenlit Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a landmark proposal designed to funnel substantial state resources into crucial water infrastructure projects across Texas. The bill, championed by State Senator Anya Sharma, outlines a robust…
Texas Lawmakers Debate Landmark Water Infrastructure Bill A pivotal discussion concerning the future of Texas’s vital water resources is currently underway within the Texas House of Representatives. This week, a key House committee commenced in-depth hearings on House Bill 25 (HB 25), proposed legislation specifically designed to tackle the critical challenges posed by the state’s…
