A new federal spending bill, passed and signed into law, contains a provision that threatens to dismantle a significant portion of the Texas Hemp Industry. This legislation, taking effect a year after enactment, imposes a strict limit of 0.4 milligrams of THC per container on hemp-derived products, a move that could devastate the state’s estimated…
The landscape of the Texas Governor Election is significantly shaped by current events as Governor Greg Abbott officially launched his campaign for a fourth term as Texas governor on November 9, 2025. This announcement coincided with significant state challenges, including widespread delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments due to a federal government shutdown…
AUSTIN, TX – On November 5, 2025, Texas achieved a monumental economic milestone as Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced the state has surpassed 3 million registered active business entities. This record-breaking figure signifies robust economic growth and a sustained surge in entrepreneurial activity within the Lone Star State, underscoring the…
In a significant development impacting state contracting, Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock has frozen the Texas HUB Program. This decision temporarily halts the issuance and renewal of certifications that aid businesses owned by minorities, women, and disabled veterans in competing for state contracts. This Texas HUB Program freeze, announced around October 28,…
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the vibrant culinary landscape of Texas following the official release of the 2025 Michelin Guide Texas. The prestigious guide, now in its second year in the Lone Star State, has recognized a significant number of Texas restaurants, celebrating the depth and diversity of its food offerings across…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has formally announced the legislative agenda for an upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature. Scheduled to commence on July 21, 2025, the session is being convened to tackle a range of critical and pressing issues confronting the state, signaling the governor’s priorities for immediate legislative action outside of…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott of Texas late Sunday night, June 22, 2025, delivered a significant legislative blow to proponents of a stringent ban on consumable THC products by vetoing Senate Bill 3 (SB3). The veto, issued mere minutes before the statutory deadline, halts a measure that sought to enact a comprehensive, statewide prohibition…
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order calling Texas legislators back to the State Capitol for a special legislative session set to convene on July 21, 2025. The directive comes swiftly after the governor exercised his veto power on numerous bills passed during the regular session, signaling dissatisfaction with key pieces…
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the state legislature back to the Capitol for a special session, an order issued early Monday, June 23, 2025. The extraordinary session is set to commence on July 21, 2025, and is mandated to last no more than 30 days. The initial focus of the session…
