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Texas
March 5th, 2021
Here’s a look at how some of the biggest retail businesses in Texas are responding to the change.
March 5th, 2021
Texas State Senator Bryan Hughes is making a major move next week. It is expected that as early as Tuesday 3/9/2021, he will file SB 8 Heartbeat Bill which, if passed, would restrict abortion and protect unborn babies after...
March 3rd, 2021
After a gushing Houston Chronicle profile about Lina Hidalgo, and now the Hobby Center poll says she is the most popular politician in Harris County, one has to wonder what is going on here? Hidalgo was a graduate student in...
March 2nd, 2021
Our grid was not ready for freezing weather. Specifically, wind turbines froze up and we also had problems with natural gas pipelines' capacity being impacted as well as power plants going offline.
March 1st, 2021
Plenty of Texans want to hire plumbers in the wake of February's crippling winter storm. But part of the problem is that too few Texans want to be plumbers.
February 24th, 2021
It is unacceptable that Texas’ power grid could not handle last week’s winter storm. Now, as a result of last week’s power outages and freezing temperatures, Texans are experiencing a plumbing supply crisis!
February 23rd, 2021
Texas regulators and lawmakers knew about the grid’s vulnerabilities for years, but time and again they furthered the interests of large electricity providers.
February 23rd, 2021
Family attorneys are coming out and supporting Texas HB 803, the Equal Parenting Bill.
February 22nd, 2021
Leaders of Texas’ executive and legislative branches met on Saturday to protect Texans from an expected spike in their energy bills. The meeting took place via a conference call attended by the governor, lieutenant governor...
February 22nd, 2021
The Governor and local officials have informed us that the agricultural losses and crop damage across the state are of a magnitude that is beyond the response capabilities of the state and local government.
March 5th, 2021
Vaccine distribution should continue to be our country’s number one priority and that means ensuring that the rural areas of our state have the same access to the vaccine as our big cities. Designating Medina County as a...
March 4th, 2021
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) voted to terminate its CEO following the failures of the state’s electrical grid during the February winter storm. Millions of Texas were left in the dark and cold while...
March 2nd, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the ending of the statewide coronavirus mask mandate during an event in Lubbock, Texas. The mandate went into effect in July and required all Texans to wear a mask covering the mouth and...
March 1st, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told reporters he is considering lifting the statewide coronavirus mask mandate. The governor said he is also considering stopping other statewide COVID-19 related orders.
February 25th, 2021
The historic winter storm wiped out most of South Texas' citrus crop and halted dairy processing in the Panhandle for days. Consumers will likely continue seeing short-term shortages, producers say.
February 24th, 2021
The past year has dealt us a tough hand. But I have faith that we'll come through this crisis just as we always have before, together.
February 23rd, 2021
Last year, DFW International Airport became the busiest airport in the world. With the hub driving national and international transport and commerce from our backyard—operating the most takeoffs and landings around the globe...
February 23rd, 2021
The services provided by FEMA’s Individual Assistance programs are essential to helping states and communities recover from disasters. Although the initial effects of this unprecedented winter storm are beginning to...
February 22nd, 2021
Houston lifted its boil water advisory Sunday afternoon, after water pressure rose over the last four days to safe levels.
February 22nd, 2021
A Major Disaster Declaration will allow for more federal dollars and critical resources to flow into our state. Specifically, this declaration will enable individuals to receive direct assistance and deliver long-term...
