Abbott Says Texans Want to Return to Work
Gov. Greg Abbott said he will issue a new executive order Monday that will announce detailed next steps for reopening Texas’ economy. Abbott said...
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...
Price of Oil Plunges Far Into Negative Territory
Sellers were literally paying people to take excess crude off their hands Monday. The price of West Texas Intermediate, the light grade of oil...
Texas Department of Agriculture Announces Funding for Rural Hospitals
The Texas Department of Agriculture has received emergency federal funding to help rural Texas hospitals deal with the coronavirus. Starting Wednesday, more than 130...
State Parks Reopen Today with Mask and Social Distancing Requirements
Starting today, state parks and historic sites reopen to the public after being closed for two weeks to help stem the spread of coronavirus....
Challenges Nonprofits Face During the Pandemic
Organizations that help many people in Texas have experienced great challenges since the coronavirus outbreak started. Leaders at four nonprofits in Texas share with...
Texas Railroad Commission Hears Arguments for and Against Cutting Oil Production
The eyes of the world are on Texas today as the Texas Railroad Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating the oil and gas...
28 State Lawmakers Try to Kill Texas Bullet Train Project
The Texas high-speed rail project is stalled on the tracks, and several state lawmakers would like to see it stay that way. The project...
Coronavirus Has Changed Construction Work in Texas
After Gov. Greg Abbott issued a stay-home order at the end of March to promote social distancing, it created confusion for contractors and construction...
Texas Distilleries Retool to Make Hand Sanitizer
Distilleries across Texas have shifted their manufacturing focus to producing much-needed hand sanitizer for hospitals and first responders during the COVID-19 crisis.
Forty-six distilleries in...
