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...
How to Make Sound Investments During Pandemic
It’s a bear market on Wall Street, the Texas State Comptroller and others say we are in a recession, and you may be wondering...
Texas Unemployment Claims Continue to Shatter Records
Last week, 350,000 more Texans filed for unemployment aid, bringing the total for the last four weeks to more than 760,000. That is more...
High Demand Causes Rocky Start for Paycheck Protection Program
Within hours of the launch of the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program last Friday, a flood of applications crashed the system, making it virtually...
