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A Texas senator proposes a costs to stop the federal government from issuing interim storage permits for unused nuclear fuel.
Legislation was introduced by Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX-22 ) to restrict the storage of spent nuclear fuel away from the reactor across the nation. The proposal, which is known as the Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Restriction Act, would end the nuclear Regulatory Commission’s ( NRC ) authority from issuing permits to storage facilities to store […]
Abbott Applauds Texas High Schools ‘ New Turning Point USA” Club America” Sections
Gov. Greg Abbott, who is being joined by Lt. Governor, made reference to Turning Point USA ( TPUSA ) chapter involvement in Texas schools on Monday. Dan Patrick, Mike Morath, the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency ( TEA ), and other government officials. There has never been a time in the history of TPUSA […]
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces New Three-Part Property Tax Plan for the 2027 Program
Similar to the old hottest item, property tax reform, it’s the new hottest thing in the Texas Capitol. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled his most recent strategy to lower income payments, building on the$ 51 billion in total property tax relief that the state budget has spent on the last few years. Patrick made his […]
Texas legislators react to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding congressional legislature
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the case on December 4 and allowed the newly drawn congressional map to remain in place, which is expected to favour the GOP in the 2026 elections, Texas legislators had a variety of opinions. Gov. Greg Abbott praised the decision on Thursday, claiming that the “new charts much align […]
Drone fish is permitted, right?
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ( TPWD ) has noticed an increase in inquiries relating to their use in relation to fishing and wildlife as a result of technological advancements with Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( UAS ), also known as drones, now widely available. The legality of using drones to deploy fish by sea […]
The Commissioner of the Texas State Securities Board refutes claims made in the attorney general’s EPIC area complaint.
The East Plano Islamic Center ( EPIC ) and Community Capital Partners (CCP ) are accused of “engaging in an illegal development scheme that violated Texas securities law,” according to the Texas Attorney General. The Texas State Securities Board ( SSB ) commissioner has just released a press release that “refutes claims” made in connection […]
Jasmine Crockett, a U.S. representative, announces her long-anticipated charge for the U.S. Senate.
About five hours before the filing deadline, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30 ) officially announced her long-awaited bid for the U.S. Senate, joining a number of prominent Republican and Democratic challengers to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX ). Her filing on Monday afternoon came as the filing deadline for Monday night approached, including former Congressman Colin […]
GOP Primary Hopefuls in Wisconsin Face Off in the Member Forum in 2026
Candidate candidates for governor, agriculture commissioner, and attorney general were invited to the Wise County Conservatives ‘ 2026 primary candidate conference on December 4. Texas is going to be the savior, the salvation of the Western world, according to state representative Andy Hopper (R-Decatur ), and it is the state’s destiny to” stand up for […]
Sarah Eckhardt, a express senator, converts from the Texas Comptroller to the Senate in 2026.
Texas Democrats are attempting to fill the major 2026 ticket, and state Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin ) made an announcement on Monday regarding a bid for the state’s superintendent of public records. Prior to now, she had launched a campaign for Congressional District ( CD ) 10, which extends from Austin to Bryan-College Station. Due […]
As Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett prepares for the Major of Ticket, Colin Allred drops the U.S. Senate race.
Former U.S. Senate nominee Colin Allred (D-TX-32 ), dropped his 2026 bid on Monday for the same office. With the notion that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30 ) will climb in the race this day, the decision was made on the day of the filing date. Allred was the first candidate to enter the race this […]
Start public access points for trout
Thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ( TPWD )” no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River, anglers have access to a top location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season. Almost a half mile of bank accessibility along overlapping pools and revolvers on the Guadalupe River is […]
Flood survivors in Kerr County pleaded for assistance in recently released 911 calls.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. .wp-block-custom-everlit-iframe-embed{margin: 0 !important;} Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. KERRVILLE — In an instant, frantic voices overwhelmed the two […]
