Texas cities creating affordable housing
For years Texas has struggled to fill its affordable housing gap. Despite pressure from community groups and housing advocates, the Texas Legislature has repeatedly...
Texas looks at measures to prevent suicide
Every day, more than six Texans commit suicide and another 30 are hospitalized for attempted suicide. Over the last few years, suicide has become...
Texas’ House GOP voting for caucus vice-chair
Starting Tuesday, Texas House Republicans will begin voting for a new caucus vice-chair. The party-only election is necessary because of the ongoing scandal political...
No More Schools for Plumbers?
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission recently decided to drop the high school diploma/GED requirements for a journeyman plumber’s license.
When consumers call a plumber, typically...
5G Wireless Debuts in Texas
In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1004, which streamlined regulations and lowered costs to facilitate the deployment of “small cells”, the foundation of...
Conservative group session shows Texas Republicans hope to hold onto redistricting power
“Start with the idea that you’re going to be sued,” Cleta Mitchell said to a hotel conference room filled with Texas lawmakers.
Mitchell, a lawyer...
Renewing your hunting license? Here's what to expect for the 2019-2020 season
With the start of a new hunting and fishing season beginning September 1, Texas anglers and hunters are already purchasing licenses for 2019-2020.
Here are...
Ruth Ruggero Hughs Announced As New Secretary of State
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office announced on Thursday, August 19 that he would appoint Ruth Ruggero Hughs as the next Texas Secretary of State. The...
Ransomware strikes 23 Texas local government organizations
A coordinated ransomware attack was found to have affected 23 local Texas government organizations, according to the Texas Department of Information Resources (TDIR).
In a...
5 Things We Learned from Gov. Abbott's Town Hall Meeting
At a televised town hall from the University of Texas at Tyler Thursday night, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed a range of topics affecting...
