Gov. Abbott’s Billionaire Buddies, not Average Texans, to Determine Ways to ‘Reopen’ Texas
Thirty-nine, mostly white, male, super rich and politically connected Texans will be in charge of the process of reopening the Texas economy.
The Governor’s Strike...
Governor Abbott Announces Plan to Reopen Texas
With the statement that the worst of COVID-19 may soon be behind us, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a series of executive orders...
Conservative Activist and Pastors Sue Governor Abbott
The group that claims Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s stay-home order violates their constitutional rights is now also suing Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas...
Abbott is Trying to Lead Now, but is the Rest of Texas Ready to...
With Gov. Greg Abbott poised to announce his plan for reopening the Texas economy Friday, it is worth a look back at his leadership...
Texas Railroad Commission Hearing Ends Without Decision on Oil Production Cuts
The Texas Railroad Commission, the agency charged with regulating the state’s oil and gas industry, has punted on any decision to cut oil production...
Joe Straus: What Texas Needs to Do Differently to Move Past Pandemic
The old Texas way isn’t the path Joe Straus is envisioning as the road to the new world that will follow the coronavirus pandemic....
Texas 2021 Redistricting Likely to be Pushed to Special Session
The Trump administration is requesting completion of the 2020 census be delayed until October, with redistricting information then not scheduled for delivery until July...
Is It Too Soon to Reopen Texas for Business?
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to announce this week how and when Texas will reopen after weeks of social distancing and stay-home orders in...
Governor Says Texas Won’t Reopen All at Once
Although still not ready to announce any details of his plan, Gov. Greg Abbott today offered a glimpse of how he intends to reopen...
Texas’ Oil Industry is Hurting, but There are Reasons for Hope
Oil is king in Texas, but lately, it’s been selling at pauper’s prices. Consumption has fallen to its lowest point in history, creating a...
