Austin, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has struck down legislation aimed at prohibiting consumable hemp-derived THC products across the state, signaling a preference for regulatory measures over a complete ban. The governor’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3, which sought to outlaw these widely available products, underscores a significant point of contention within Texas’s…
AUSTIN, Texas — The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) today finalized and announced the implementation timeline for a sweeping statewide effort aimed at dramatically enhancing the resilience and reliability of the state’s power grid. Officially named the “Texas Grid Reliability Initiative,” the comprehensive plan represents a significant investment, allocating approximately $7 billion over the…
HOUSTON – In a pivotal decision poised to reshape urban mobility, the Houston City Council on May 18, 2025, decisively approved a substantial $500 million funding package dedicated to a major expansion of the city’s light rail network. The vote, which passed with a clear 10-2 majority, allocates these significant funds to the Metropolitan Transit…
ERCOT Releases 2025 Summer Grid Outlook, Projects Adequate Capacity AUSTIN, TX – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the grid operator for most of the state, released its crucial annual assessment of the grid’s readiness for the demanding summer months. On June 6, ERCOT published its 2025 Summer Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy, a…
A significant legislative effort to inject billions of dollars into Texas’s public education system culminated on Thursday, May 30, 2025, as the Texas House of Representatives granted final approval to a comprehensive funding package. The measure, designated as House Bill 2 (HB 2), authorizes approximately $8.5 billion in additional funding aimed at bolstering school districts…
A significant legal challenge is mounting in Texas as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a coalition of other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a newly enacted state law. The controversial measure mandates that every public school classroom across Texas must display a copy of the Ten Commandments. The…
A significant legislative milestone has been reached in Texas, promising a transformative injection of funds into the state’s public education system. After navigating through the legislative process, a key bill authorizing a substantial increase in school funding received final approval, addressing concerns about years of insufficient investment. Key Legislation Approved On Thursday, May 30, 2025,…
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives late Wednesday night passed comprehensive legislation that would ban the sale and possession of virtually all products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a move poised to significantly impact the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Senate Bill 3, which had previously cleared the Texas Senate, received final approval in the House…
Texas Fortifies Power Grid with Stringent New Reliability Standards AUSTIN, TX – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the resilience of the state’s power infrastructure, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) today unveiled a series of stricter grid reliability standards. These new regulations, officially approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC),…
A new nationwide study examining 2024 child care costs across the United States has positioned Texas among the ten most affordable states for this essential service. The report, published by the nonprofit advocacy group ChildCare Aware of America, highlights significant variations in costs faced by families across the country and underscores a broader national challenge…
