The case could establish the nation’s first independent repository for spent nuclear fuel in West Texas, despite the objections of state leaders.
All in State
A Surge in Bee Deaths is Hurting Texas
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
Tariffs Set to Hit Texas’ Biggest Trading Partners
The president said Mexico and Canada have failed to curb the flow of drugs into the U.S. after giving the countries 30 days to do so before enacting the tariffs.
ERCOT Approves Plan to Move CenterPoint’s Generators
All Texans connected to the state grid will now pay for the generators rather than just CenterPoint customers.
New Generation of Nuclear Reactors in Texas
The state is aggressively pushing to deploy the next generation of atomic energy that would power big industrial operations.
Texas Lottery Commissioner Resigns
Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.
Feds Approve Deepwater Oil Export Terminal off Texas Coast
The terminal continues an oil export infrastructure buildout that pushes growth in U.S. oil production as momentum fades on a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Texas Sue New York to Stop Climate Change Superfund Act
The producers targeted by the law do not even have to operate in New York to be fined. The money collected would then be used to fund “infrastructure” projects in New York state.
Texas Pilot Program Looks to Bolster Grid with “Virtual Power Plants”
Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.
Domestic Violence is up in Texas
Reported domestic violence incidents have risen 26% since 2019.
Chinese AI Company in Violation of Texas State Law
Texas Attorney General has announced an investigation into DeepSeek—a Chinese artificial intelligence (“AI”) company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
Will SpaceX Launch Site Become a City?
If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.
Inmates are Leaving Prison with Jobs Thanks to STRIVE Training
Every graduate left prison with a job offer in hand, and graduates are about half as likely to return to prison as the general prison population, state officials said.
Texas AG Stops Austin Business from Operating International Human Trafficking Scheme
In 2021, Attorney General Paxton brought a civil racketeering action against Austin Eco Bilingual School and Adriana Rodriguez for trafficking at least seven employees.
DEI and ESG Commitments Could Lead to Enforcement Actions if Found to Violate State or Federal Laws
Net-Zero Banking Alliance is an anti-energy activist organization that requires its members to prioritize a radical climate agenda over consumer and investor interests.
Texas Sues Biden Admin for Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s unlawful restriction of offshore drilling in violation of federal law.
Texas Sues Biden Admin to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters
In addition to Attorneys General from across the country, the National Propane Gas Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, and the Rinnai Corporation joined the lawsuit.
Scott Turner says HUD is Failing to Outline Plans for More Housing
Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending.
State Employees Suspected of Stealing from Texans' Public Assistance Accounts
Seven state employees have been fired for improperly accessing — and in some cases, stealing money from — accounts of thousands of Texans who receive Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance.
HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
“Human trafficking offenders hide in plain sight,” said Joy Borjes, HHSC Family and Youth Services.