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Eli Lilly Latest Recipient of Texas JETI Award, Totaling $6.5 Billion Harris County Investment
Gov. Greg Abbott today announced a $5.5 million grant from Texas for the construction of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Harris County — one of multiple projects approved under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program over the past year. Abbott joined Eli Lilly and Company executives for a press conference on Tuesday
New Texas Bail Law May Clash with Harris County’s Federal Consent Decree
A new Texas law prohibiting personal recognizance (PR) bonds for certain offenses may conflict with a federal consent decree governing misdemeanor bail in Harris County, and an attorney has warned that judges and magistrates who adhere to the state law could be found in contempt of court and face criminal charges. Texas Senate Bill (SB)
21-Year Age Minimum for Purchasing THC Products Adopted by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
In one of the more highly anticipated Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) meetings, the commissioners took up and approved emergency rules to regulate the sale of hemp-derived THC products. The meeting held on Tuesday saw the TABC unanimously adopt emergency rules that will create a 21-year age minimum for retail purchases of hemp-derived THC products,
Texas Man Charged in New York for Terroristic Threats Against Zohran Mamdani
A Texas man was arrested and charged with “making a terroristic threat as a hate crime” towards New York State Assemblymember and Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani through several consecutive voicemails and online messages. Jeremy Fistel of Plano was arrested on September 11 after being indicted on 22 counts by a grand
Texas’ Classroom Ten Commandments Law Faces Another Lawsuit from Parents, Activists
A new law requiring the display of donated copies of the Ten Commandments in Texas public school classrooms is under challenge by yet another lawsuit aiming to prevent its implementation in 14 school districts, following a similar lawsuit’s success. State Sen. Phil King’s (R-Weatherford) Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies
Texas State Senator Requests State Agencies Create New Regulations on Hemp-Derived THC
The heated battle over hemp-derived THC in Texas has yet to fully burn out, with state Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) issuing two letters on Monday to state agencies requesting they begin work on updating rules regarding such products being sold in the state. The Texas Legislature was successful in passing Senate Bill (SB) 3, a
State Officials Request Information from University of North Texas After Kirk Assassination-Related Student Controversy
In the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, a University of North Texas (UNT) student was dismissed from the classroom for defending Kirk to classmates, prompting responses from state elected officials. A little less than two weeks ago, Kirk was shot and killed during a TPUSA event on the
Forgotten Super Speckled Trout of Texas
In the mid-1980s, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) undertook one of its boldest stocking experiments. Between 1984 and 1987, officials released thousands of orangemouth corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus) into Calaveras and Braunig Lakes—two San Antonio power plant cooling reservoirs. The intent was to create a new, exotic sport fishery alongside the already-thriving red drum stockings.
What Comes Next for Texas Pro-Lifers After Recent Republican Policy Victories
Republican Texas lawmakers have left their Democratic colleagues breathless after consecutive pro-life victories over several legislative sessions, with the 89th Legislature serving as a capstone moment for pro-life policies. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Republicans’ latest score in this arena into law on Wednesday — House Bill (HB 7), the Texas Woman and Child Protection Act.
Here’s a Look at Texas’ Five Projected GOP Pickups After Congressional Redistricting
Texas Republicans went through all the trouble of a mid-decade redistricting attempt to get the map they sought, one they believe will net them five new congressional seats next year. If President Donald Trump were on the ballot and running for each of these seats, Republicans would win them easily. But the actual facts on
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh Resigns
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh has resigned effective Friday at 5 p.m. following a controversy over a dispute between a student and professor over the topic of gender ideology being taught in the classroom. In a press release, Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar lauded Welsh’s “selfless dedication” to Texas A&M, saying that
State Board of Education Selects New Texas History-Heavy Social Studies Standards
The State Board of Education (SBOE) voted last week to adopt new social studies standards that place greater emphasis on Texas state history over the course of six years for students from third grade to eighth grade. The vote was eight in favor to seven against on Friday, September 12. × This page requires Javascript.
