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League City voters will decide on the future of Flock Safety's cameras in November.
Reese PenningtonAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Texas Freezes New Data Center Approvals Amid Power Grid Concerns
Governor Abbott has paused new data center approvals while state agencies conduct an audit.
Renata FerrisSeptember 1, 20261 min read
Texas THC Ban Enforced as Judge Denies Emergency Motion Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products while litigation continues.
Renata FerrisAugust 11, 20261 min read
SpaceX's New Chip Plant in Grimes County Supported by State Incentives
The Texas government is backing SpaceX's semiconductor plant with a $30 million grant.
Renata FerrisAugust 10, 20261 min read
Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have both proposed plans aimed at improving affordability.
Reese PenningtonAugust 9, 20261 min read
Texas Data Center Approval Pause Sparks Industry Debate, Trump Weighs In
President Trump criticized Texas's pause on data center approvals, calling it a mistake.
Renata FerrisAugust 8, 20261 min read
Texas Freezes New Data Center Connections Amid Audit of Water Use and Demand
Texas has paused new data center connections to assess their water and power demands.
Renata FerrisAugust 5, 20261 min read
Texas' 12th District Representative Kay Granger Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, a prominent political figure in Fort Worth, has died at the age of 83.
Renata FerrisAugust 3, 20261 min read
Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, with Plano at No. 2 | Richardson
A recent study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S.
Renata FerrisJuly 31, 20262 min read
Study Suggests Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Traffic Delays in Dallas-Fort Worth
A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could decrease traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by up to 33 percent.
Renata FerrisJuly 30, 20263 min read
Texas Governor Attends Opening of Nation's First Safe House for Male Trafficking Survivors
Governor Greg Abbott attended the grand opening of Bob's House of Hope in Justin, described as the nation's first safe house exclusively for adult male survivors of human trafficking, and pointed to newly signed laws that stiffen penalties for traffickers.
Renata FerrisJuly 30, 20261 min read
Abbott Reappoints All Ten Texas Business Court Judges to New Two-Year Terms
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court to new two-year terms beginning September 1, keeping the specialized commercial court's full inaugural bench in place.
Renata FerrisJuly 29, 20261 min read
Texas Awards $5.8 Million in Grants to Train Emergency and Trauma Care Doctors and Nurses
Twenty-four grants to graduate medical and nursing schools will expand emergency and trauma care training partnerships between hospitals and medical programs across Texas.
Reese JanssenJuly 29, 20261 min read
Texas Agencies Implement New Rules for Data Center Power Costs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT are adopting measures requiring data centers to cover transmission costs and contribute to residential bill relief following Governor Abbott's directive.
Renata FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Secures Injunction Against Discord Over Child Safety Measures
The Texas Attorney General has obtained a temporary injunction requiring Discord to implement age-verification and safety protocols for users in the state.
Renata FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Diode Withdraws Texas Data Center Plan Following Governor’s New Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake, citing failure to meet new state directives.
Renata FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission | Richardson
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness and create a commission for grid security.
Reese JanssenJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Universities Report on New Law Shifting Authority from Faculty to Regents
Texas university leaders provided updates on the implementation of Senate Bill 37.
Renata FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Regulators Move to Shield Home Electric Bills From Data Center Growth
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Renata FerrisJuly 26, 20262 min read
Texas Extends Application Window for Workforce Pell Grant Training Programs
Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.
Reese JanssenJuly 25, 20261 min read
Texas Regulators Move to Keep Data Center Growth From Raising Home Electric Bills
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.
Renata FerrisJuly 25, 20261 min read
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