Texas PUC Greenlights Multi-Billion Dollar Grid Reliability Plan A significant step toward strengthening the state’s beleaguered power grid was taken on June 6th, as the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) granted final approval for a substantial funding package. This landmark decision authorizes approximately $5.5 billion in investment aimed at critical upgrades for the ERCOT-managed…
ERCOT Issues Summer Readiness Alert as Record Texas Heat Looms AUSTIN, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the independent system operator managing the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texans, issued a significant summer readiness alert on Friday, June 7, 2025. The move comes as meteorologists forecast extreme temperatures…
Historic Tax Relief for Texas Small Businesses Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed House Bill 210 into law today, enacting a significant expansion of the state’s franchise tax exemption for businesses. The signing marks a pivotal moment for small and medium-sized enterprises across the Lone Star State. This newly enacted legislation, set to take…
Texas Senate Finance Committee Advances State Budget Bill After Marathon Session Austin, TX – In a pivotal move following a prolonged and intense legislative session, the Texas Senate Finance Committee late Thursday night gave its stamp of approval to Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the cornerstone legislation outlining the state’s proposed two-year budget. This critical…
Texas Files New Federal Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration Border Policies AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas, represented by Attorney General Ken Paxton and acting on behalf of Governor Greg Abbott, has initiated a significant new legal challenge against the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. southern border. The lawsuit, formally filed on May 29,…
ERCOT Unveils Major Grid Strengthening Plan Ahead of Summer AUSTIN, TX – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s grid operator, announced on May 29, 2025, a significant and comprehensive initiative designed to bolster the reliability and resilience of the Texas power grid. The proactive measures are being implemented with urgency to prepare…
A significant shift is underway in the Texas residential real estate market, with homebuyers demonstrating a pronounced preference for newly constructed properties at more than double the national rate. This trend, alongside changing demographics and seller behaviors, paints a detailed picture of the state’s housing landscape over the past year. According to the 2025 Texas…
A legislative effort to establish permanent daylight saving time in Texas, colloquially referred to as “Texas Time,” has advanced to the desk of Governor Greg Abbott after securing passage in both chambers of the state legislature. House Bill 1393, authored by Representative Will Metcalf, a Republican representing Conroe, seeks to eliminate the biannual practice of…
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…
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),…
