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Governor Abbott Announces Support For Texas CHIPS Act
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support for the proposed Texas CHIPS Act legislation at a press conference at the Texas Capitol...
Mar 14, 2023


4 most polarizing bills proposed this year in the Texas Senate
With the Texas Legislature in session, we've gathered some of the most polarizing bills proposed so far in the Senate. The 88th...
Mar 14, 2023


Texas Education Commissioner Gets Schooled – Forced To Teach K-12 Students?
Texas Representative Will Metcalf, R-Conroe, has recently introduced a bill that proposes a unique requirement for the state’s...
Mar 14, 2023


Lawmakers propose energy bill relief for Texans with $4 billion legislation
The allocation is part of a plan to add $12 billion to the current budget. It hasn’t been approved yet by the House. After the 2021...
Mar 14, 2023


Border Patrol chief says agency does not have complete operational control of border
U.S. Border Patrol chief Raúl Ortiz said Wednesday the agency does not have complete operational control of the southern border, a...
Mar 14, 2023


Texas Senate passes bill making illegal voting a felony again; bill moves to Texas House
The Texas Legislature has moved one step closer to once again making illegal voting a felony. Senate Bill 2 passed the Senate on its...
Mar 14, 2023


The Texas Legislature is in session until May 29 - Here's how to make your voice heard
The Legislature is gaining momentum as lawmakers begin to consider which legislative proposals to make law before the regular session...
Mar 13, 2023
EYES ON IMPROVEMENT: Odessans hope Schlemeyer benefits from state funds
Mar. 14—Ector County Airport Advisory Board Chairman Mark Merritt sipped his coffee while watching airplanes land and takeoff at...
Mar 13, 2023


Texas House and Senate Bills Aimed at Lowering Property Taxes Filed
With a $33 billion surplus, the Texas House and Senate leadership have unveiled legislation to cut property taxes. “The good news is both...
Mar 13, 2023


Landgraf co-authors fentanyl crisis legislation
AUSTIN State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has co-authored legislation to beef up law enforcement’s response to the fentanyl crisis and...
Mar 13, 2023


State Sen. Royce West, other Texas lawmakers denounce efforts to eliminate DEI policies
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of lawmakers gathered at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday to denounce efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and...
Mar 13, 2023


Multigenerational homebuying and mortgage-readiness fueling Latino homeownership rates
While the Hispanic homeownership rate is still significantly lower than non-Hispanic homeownership — 48.6% compared to 74.4% — trends...
Mar 13, 2023
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