Railroad Commission’s Energy Ties Leave Texas Out in the Cold

The Texas Railroad Commission is the state’s chief regulatory committee when it comes to oil and gas, a role in seeming opposition to its...

TABC Suspends 18 Bars’ Licenses for Defying Closure Order

More than 800 bars in Texas were expected to defy Gov. Greg Abbott’s closure order as part of  "Freedom Fest” on Saturday. 18 of...

Thousands of Texans Still Out of Work

First-time Texas unemployment claims resumed their downward trend last week. More than 89,000 Texans submitted applications for assistance in the week that ended on...

Is Paxton ‘Tirelessly Pursuing Justice’ For Storm Uri?

After last year’s winter storm, Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to take on the big fishes of the state's energy market, pledging to “tirelessly...

Help With Rent is Available to Texans in Need, But it May Not Be...

As the beginning of a new month approaches, some Texans in need may be able to get help with one of their biggest worries:...

PUC Focuses On New Policy For Electric Reliability Infractions

The Public Utility Commission made the decision to focus on and address violations of electric service reliability, in regards to ongoing violation settlements.Both Entergy...

Texas Grid Operator Calls For Power Conservation As Temperatures, Prices Soar

HOUSTON, May 13 (Reuters) - The state of Texas' power-grid operator on Friday called on residents to cut their electricity use this weekend after six generating...

Texas Oil Industry Not Jumping for Joy Over Biden Presidency

With former Vice President Joe Biden inching closer to clinching the presidency, the Texas oil and gas industry is bracing for a future with...

Census Delay Could Take Some Redistricting Decisions out of the Legislature’s Hands

The coronavirus is affecting the census count. Gathering census data requires fieldwork, which can’t happen with social distancing in place to prevent the spread...

Texas Bars About to Reopen With a Plan in Effect

Most Texas bars are allowed to reopen this Friday, and they have a plan to do it safely. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that bars...
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