Texas Parents’ Bill of Rights Among New Texas Laws Texas’ Parents’ Bill of Rights takes effect today, banning DEI hiring and requiring sex education to be opt-in. Read more
Texas San Saba River at Center of Transmission Line Battle Landowners say a 200-mile Texas power line could harm the San Saba River and nearby communities. Read more
Texas THC Ban Stalls in Texas A push to ban hemp-derived THC in Texas has stalled in the House, leaving products like vapes and gummies legal — at least for now. Read more
Texas Odessa Post Office to Be Renamed for Postal Worker Killed in 2019 Mass Shooting A bill would rename an Odessa post office for Mary Granados, killed in the 2019 mass shooting. Read more
Texas New Border Wall Miles Approved in Texas DHS approved a waiver to fast-track five miles of new border wall in Starr and Hidalgo counties. Read more
Texas Texas Lawmakers Weigh Over-the-Counter Ivermectin A bill backed by Gov. Greg Abbott could make ivermectin available without a prescription in Texas. Read more
Texas Pipeline Project to Link West Texas Gas to Gulf Coast Moves Forward A pipeline project will move Permian Basin natural gas 450 miles from West Texas to the Gulf Coast. Read more
Texas Texas Ag Commissioner Warns of Radioactive Shrimp Recall Texans are urged to avoid recalled frozen shrimp linked to an FDA safety alert. Read more
Texas AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Prices Remain Lowest for Late August Since 2021 Texas drivers are seeing some of the lowest late-summer gas prices in years, with the statewide average now at $2.74 per gallon. Read more
Texas Abbott Renews Flood Disaster Declaration for Tom Green, Other Counties Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the disaster declaration for Tom Green County and other Texas counties after flooding caused widespread damage. Read more
Texas Texas Leads U.S. For Jobs Added Over Last Year Texas leads the nation in job growth, adding more positions than any other state over the past year, according to new federal data. Read more
Texas Texas DPS Deploys New ‘Ghost Letter’ Patrol Units in East Texas Texas DPS has added stealth-style patrol SUVs to East Texas highways, sparking mixed reactions from drivers. Read more
