Texas continues to distinguish itself as an economic powerhouse within the United States, with forecasts indicating sustained growth into 2025. Following a robust performance in 2024, which saw the state’s economy expand by 3.9% – a pace that notably exceeded the national average – economists anticipate Texas will maintain a similar trajectory in the coming…
A significant heatwave swept across Texas in May 2025, posing an early and substantial challenge to the state’s power grid and sending electricity prices surging. The unusual intensity of the heat for the month led forecasters and grid operators to anticipate the establishment of a new peakload record for May, highlighting the impact of extreme…
Texas Legislature Convenes Special Session Amid Property Insurance Crisis Austin, TX – Facing widespread discontent and significant financial strain on homeowners, the Texas Legislature officially convened a special session on May 10, 2025, called by Governor Elias Evans. The exclusive focus of this emergency legislative gathering is one of the most pressing economic issues currently…
Texas Reinforces Border Security with Major Deployment AUSTIN, TX – April 30, 2025 – In a significant escalation of its ongoing border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, the Texas Governor’s office today announced the deployment of hundreds of additional personnel and state law enforcement assets to key areas along the state’s southern border. This decisive…
Texas Senate Approves Major Education Bill The Texas Senate, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, marked a significant legislative milestone by passing Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a comprehensive piece of legislation poised to reshape the state’s education landscape. The bill, a priority measure championed prominently by Senator Jane Smith (R-District 10), cleared the upper chamber…
Texas Lawmakers Scramble for Emergency Border Funding Amidst Legal Blows AUSTIN, Texas — Senior legislative leaders in Texas are reportedly engaged in urgent discussions regarding potential emergency appropriations aimed at reinforcing the state’s multifaceted border security initiatives. These high-level talks, taking place in the state capital of Austin, involve key members of both the House…
Texas Boosts Border Operations with Significant Troop and Vehicle Surge in Eagle Pass EAGLE PASS, Texas – The State of Texas today announced a substantial reinforcement of personnel and assets directed towards the Eagle Pass sector of the U.S.-Mexico border. This strategic deployment, executed under the auspices of Operation Lone Star, represents a significant intensification…
Texas House Committee Approves Landmark School Funding Bill, Teacher Pay Debate Intensifies Austin, Texas – In a pivotal move signaling a significant potential overhaul of public education finance in the state, the Texas House Committee on Public Education on April 24, 2025, voted to advance House Bill 3000 (HB 3000). This comprehensive legislation proposes a…
Texas Lawmakers Respond Swiftly to Grid Stress with New Reliability Mandates A recent early April heatwave in Texas, which peaked notably on April 16th, served as an unexpected and concerning stress test for the state’s independent power grid. The unseasonable spike in demand prompted quick legislative action, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities within the system operated by…
Introduction The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the grid operator for most of the Lone Star State, officially released its final Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy (SARA) report for summer 2025 on April 18, 2025. This highly anticipated annual report provides a crucial forecast of grid conditions, analyzing projected electricity demand against available generation…
