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Texas to decide on 14 constitutional amendments on Nov. 7 ballot
Voters will decide on permanently amending the Texas Constitution to reduce property taxes, among other measures.
Texas sues Biden administration over federal efforts to ‘destroy’ border fencing
The state of Texas and a free market policy group sued the Biden administration Tuesday in response to Border Patrol agents being directed to cut concertina wire fencing erected by state officers in Eagle Pass, Texas, to help secure the southern border.
Report: Florida most entrepreneurial state; Texas is 10th
We like to think Texas is the best state for entrepreneurs, but the latest figures say otherwise.
War of words escalates between Patrick, Phelan
A war of words escalated between the two leaders of the Texas legislature over the weekend.
Texas has given 6,751 electric vehicle rebate credits for $16M
The Texas Emissions Reduction Program offers a $2,500 rebate for buying or leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on top of a $7,500 federal subsidy.
Governors ask Biden for ‘honest, accurate’ information on illegal immigration
A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden's policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border.
US is top exporter of liquified natural gas in first half of 2023, led by Gulf states
The U.S. exported more natural gas in the first six months of 2023 than in any other previous six-month period.
Texas continues to lead U.S. in job gains
Texas, once again, led the U.S. in job gains in August over the year, according to newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Texas named ‘Best Business Climate’ by another group
Business executives responding to key industry surveys have consistently ranked Texas first this year for having the best business climate in the U.S.
House moves to ban Paxton from holding office in Texas ever again, rests case
(The Center Square) – After seven days of hearing from witnesses, the House rested its case in the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday afternoon. Paxton’s attorneys filed a motion challenging the insufficiency of evidence. The House ...