Texas Senate passes amended bill to prevent cities, counties from hiring lobbyists
Senate Bill 19 was introduced to stop political subdivisions from using public funds to retain lobbyists.
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New foreign adversary policies redefine government contracting
Legislative bans on international contracts are intended to mitigate and prevent cybersecurity threats to state services.
Canadian provinces cut U.S. business ties amid trade dispute
Provincial leaders have established restrictions on government contracts and removed American products from stores.
Texas projects $18 billion general revenue surplus for 2024-25
Texas will have an $18 billion surplus in 2024-25, according to an announcement from Comptroller Glenn Hegar. That’s much more than was anticipated when lawmakers passed the state’s $321 billion budget in May.
