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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires More Land for New Park in Uvalde County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is expanding the number of state parks available for Texans to visit and enjoy the outdoors by acquiring 1,720 acres in Uvalde County near Garner State Park. The new park, which will be named Bear Creek State Park, was purchased for $33.5 million and will be developed using
Texas Legislature Moves on Penalties to Dissuade Future Quorum Breaks
One of the last things the Texas House did before adjourning sine die on Wednesday night was to adopt rules changes that enact new punishments for future quorum breaks, along with a prohibition on fundraising during them. There are two primary things Republicans have done in response to the latest Democratic quorum break, the second
Democratic Candidates for Congressional District 18 Debate at Special Election Forum
Democratic precinct chairs in Houston held a forum featuring five candidates running in the special election to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with the notable absence of state Rep. Jolanda Jones (D-Houston). Although Jones announced her entry into the Congressional District (CD) 18 race in June, she was
Abbott Directs Texas DPS to Enforce English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers
Commercial truck drivers in Texas must read and speak English proficiently in order to obtain or maintain their licenses, per a new directive from Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In response to an executive order (EO) issued by President Donald Trump in April, Abbott directed the DPS to ensure
Corpus Christi City Council Meeting Over Desalination Project Leads to Multiple Arrests
Details of the project were delivered in a January 2023 presentation, where beginning with an initial meeting in 2018, the City of Corpus Christi and other “key stakeholders” would begin exploring options for building a seawater desalination plant in an effort to curb regional drought vulnerability. The estimated cost of constructing the plant in 2019
State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named Sole Finalist for Texas Tech System Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) has been named the sole finalist to become the next Texas Tech University (TTU) System chancellor and chief executive officer. “The Texas Tech University System has a proud history and limitless potential,” said Creighton. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Universities Replace Faculty Senates with Regent-Supervised Advisory Councils in Compliance with New Law
Texas universities are making policy changes to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 37, one of many bills that took effect September 1, which changes faculty senates into advisory councils and gives final authority on curriculum and degree programs to boards of regents appointed by the governor. SB 37 author state Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) said
Second Special Session of 2025 Closes as Texas House and Senate Adjourn Sine Die
The Texas Legislature has concluded the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, wrapping up a chaotic three weeks of hashing out hot-button issues in the dust of a Democratic quorum break. The second special session was called by Gov. Greg Abbott on August 15, immediately after the conclusion of the first one. It
THC Deal Between Governor, Legislature Falls Through Before Second Special Session Ends
Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda item tasking the Texas Legislature with addressing hemp-derived THC in Texas will not be resolved before the end of the session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the announcement on social media that “after long discussions” with the other members of Texas’ “Big Three” — Abbott and House Speaker Dustin
Texas Lawmakers Struggle on Hemp-Derived THC Agreement Before Special Session Ends
With the Texas Legislature nearing its anticipated sine die for the second special session on Wednesday, questions over the future of hemp-derived THC remain unresolved, leaving many to wonder whether the issue is going to be reignited or go up in smoke. In the expected final hours of the second special session, Gov. Greg Abbott,
THC, Property Tax Reform in Limbo as Texas Legislature Scrambles for Agreement Before Sine Die
The Texas Legislature — its leadership, its membership, and its staff — is weary and frazzled as this second special session of 2025 winds to a close. But with the end in sight, the typical mad dash to pass everything possible runs up against significant existing disagreement over pending legislation on THC, property taxes, and
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Takes Up Kemah, Texas Property Rights ‘Takings’ Case
A panel of judges of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on Tuesday for a property rights lawsuit against the City of Kemah, questioning the parties about steps property owners must take before seeking relief from the federal courts when the government has rendered property unusable through regulation. In July 2021,
