Texas budget negotiations enter critical phase
Both chambers have prioritized education and property tax relief in their budget proposals.
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Texas follows federal lead with new regulatory efficiency bill
Texas Senate Bill 14 establishes the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, intended to streamline state regulations.
Texas Senate approves measure to bolster grid against growing power demands
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state is on track to have its electric demand outpace supply by 2026.
Texas Senate advances $350M rail safety initiative
The new legislation proposes the creation of a new state grant program to separate dangerous pedestrian, road and railway intersections.
Texas Senate passes bill to create DOGE-inspired efficiency office
The bill will now move into the Texas House, where it will be heard in committee before it can be debated on the floor.
Texas moves bill to found cybersecurity command center through the Legislature
House Bill 150 was introduced to the Legislature as an emergency item to create the Texas Cyber Command (TCC).
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.
Texas leaders establish public-private coalition to strengthen the state’s power grid
The TRC was established to find sustainable solutions to strengthen the state’s grid and bolster its resiliency in the face of foreseeable risks.
Glenn Hegar appointed chancellor of Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents has unanimously voted to appoint Glenn Hegar to succeed John Sharp as the system’s chancellor. Glenn Hegar currently serves as the Texas comptroller, originally elected to the role in November 2014. As
Texas governor highlights cybersecurity as emergency priority in State of the State address
By establishing the new facility in San Antonio, the initiative seeks to mitigate the ever-rising threat of cyberattacks on critical systems and infrastructure in Texas.
