On Saturday, voters living around SpaceX’s rocket testing and launch facility in South Texas approved a measure to incorporate the area as a new city.
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Can Texas Lawmakers Agree on State's Water Supply?
The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.
23andMe Bankruptcy Provides Information on How Consumers Can Protect Their Data
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman in the 23andMe bankruptcy case to ensure that the highly sensitive personal and genetic information of Texans is safeguarded throughout the bankruptcy proceedings.
Texas Hemp Farmers Fear Ban
As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.
Millions of Texans Mourn the Death of Pope Francis
Some churchgoers in the Rio Grande Valley remembered the leader of the Catholic Church as a forward-thinking figure who cared for everyone.
EPIC City Investigation Continues
The development is being investigated due to potential violations of Texas state law. Additionally, a records request was sent to Josephine, Texas city officials.
String of Law Enforcement Suicides Rattles First Responders
Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
Texas Joins Multistate Coalition in Supporting Veteran Winston Hencely
Hencely, who was wounded in an attack, sued Fluor under a South Carolina law but the Fourth Circuit ruled that the Federal Tort Claims Act do not apply to military contractors.
To Avoid a Water Crisis, Texas May bet on Desalination
Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.
South Texas County Leaders Will Lose Some Authority over SpaceX Launches
The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.
Bill That Prioritizes Creating New Water Supplies Approved in Texas Senate
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.
How Texas can Save its Water Supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply.
Texas Cities Square off Over Aquifer Pipeline Plans
Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.
Lawmakers Hope to Save Texas’ Water Supply
Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals that would do it.
Paxton Impeachment Cost Texas $5.1 million
The new finding is about 20% higher than previous estimates of the known cost of the effort to remove Paxton from office.
Texas is Running out of Water
By one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.
Former Texas Megachurch Pastor, Robert Morris, Indicted for Child Sex Crimes
Robert Morris, the Dallas-area megachurch pastor who resigned last year amid sexual abuse allegations, has been indicted in Oklahoma for child sex crimes that date back to the 1980s.
Texas Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Investigation of Molina Healthcare
This settlement resolves allegations that Molina failed to timely assess Medicaid beneficiaries for services required under the program and concealed its non-compliance.
Texas Gov. Pushes State Agencies to End Telework
The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.