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World’s Leading AI Chip Manufacturer Announces Texas Investment, New Plants
The world’s leading manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPU) and advanced chips has announced it will build new plants in Texas, amid global economic shake-ups. NVIDIA has announced partnerships with Foxconn and Wistron to build “supercomputer manufacturing plants” in both Dallas and Houston. These global companies are “expanding their global footprint” and their international presence
State Sen. Mayes Middleton Jumps Into Race for Texas Attorney General
The race to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton has its first high-profile candidate in state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), who announced his candidacy on Tuesday. “I am running for Texas Attorney General to continue the fight for our shared conservative values that keep the Texas Miracle alive,” Middleton said. “As Attorney General, I will join
Texas Senate Moves to Add More Citizens to Judicial Oversight Board, Drop State Bar Appointees
The Texas Senate approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution Monday that would alter the membership of a state body responsible for regulating the conduct of current and retired judges across Texas. Sen. Joan Huffman’s (R-Houston) Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 27, co-authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), seeks changes to the State Commission on
Former Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores Announces Bid for Henry Cuellar’s Seat
Former Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores has officially thrown her hat into the ring to challenge the indicted Congressman Henry Cuellar (R-TX-28) and his 20-year-plus tenure representing Texas’ 28th Congressional District in Washington, D.C. “I am deeply honored to announce my candidacy for Congress—a chance to serve the people and uphold the values that make our
DEI Amendments Fail to Pass During Texas House Budget Night
While the majority of Texans were fast asleep Thursday night, the lower chamber of the Legislature passed a $337 billion budget. Through the proceedings, hundreds of amendments were proposed and debated, and many were adopted relating to cutting appropriations for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at different levels of government. The biennial budget night fight
Texas Senate Takes Up Reforms, Audit Mandate for Harris County Toll Road Authority
State lawmakers are considering reforms to the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) after hearing testimony about how the county commissioners court is distributing surplus revenues and the demands on the City of Houston’s fire and police departments. “I first noticed this issue when I found $170 million of excess toll road funds was being
Texas House Approves $70 Million Biennium Funding Amendment for Abortion Alternatives Program
s par o Abortion, for the biennium from 2026 to the tate s $ 3 7 billion ppropriatio package, exas co 2027. Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress ) successfully passed his amendment directing Medicaid funding to TTF during the Texas House “budget night” on Thursday, which featured hours of discussion over members ‘ amendments to the
Harris County Flood Control District Modifications Are Being Considered by the Texas House Committee.
Harris County Flood Control District ( HCFCD ) changes that would introduce a regional approach to flood planning along the San Jacinto River Basin and shift district management to the state rather than county political leaders are being considered by Texas lawmakers. HCFCD, the country’s just flood control area that is oriented along county lines,
Legislative Priorities in the 89th Conference of the Texas Senate Have Majority Passed.
The upper chamber of the Texas Legislature has continued to move quickly on its priority bills, addressing a number of pressing issues for lawmakers and ordinary Texans alike. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released the first half of the 40 pieces of priority legislation in January, before publishing the second round in March. × This page
Texas House Set for$ 337 Billion Appropriations Package” Budget Night”
More than$ 336 billion in spending is on track for the Texas Legislature’s 2026–2027 biennium, but first, House members get a chance to amend the budget behemoth on the floor. Nearly 400 modifications have been submitted in anticipation of the main event and the Texas House may join on Thursday for what is known as
Jeff Boyd, a righteousness for the Texas Supreme Court, won’t get a second term.
Justice Jeff Boyd of the Texas Supreme Court announced that he would not run for reelection and would leave after more than 12 times on the bench, stating that” there is a day for every activity under the skies.” In an X-post, Boyd wrote,” I have been serving on the Texas Supreme Court for the
Before Budget Night, Texas has a Voting Fixed with Amendments for School Choice Tests.
The Texas Legislature’s budget night often features instances where the state’s future will be decided in dollars and cents, and the school choice program’s funding will once again be subject to a test vote. Nearly 400 amendments were proposed in the lower chamber on Thursday, April 10, including one by Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin ),
