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Texas Comptroller Projects $23.8 Billion Treasury Surplus Ahead of 89th Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature will have an estimated $23.8 billion in surplus treasury dollars at its disposal when it convenes for the 2025 session, according to the latest biennial revenue estimate. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar — the state’s fiscal officer, among whose many duties is to track tax revenues and project spending abilities […]
Texas Judge Rules Against American Airlines ESG Retirement Plan Investing
A Texas judge has ruled that American Airlines “breached their fiduciary duty” in making retirement investments in companies promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores. Judge Reed O’Connor for the Fort Worth District Court ruled that American Airlines and the American Airlines Employee Benefits Committee breached certain fiduciary duties when investing, or relying on others […]
Patrick, Phelan Scrap Once More Ahead of Texas House Speaker Vote Over Bank Ties
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) joined in one last brouhaha on Sunday evening, just two days before the vote to replace Phelan as Texas House speaker. The Texas Legislature will convene on Tuesday, and the House’s first business after being sworn in will be to elect a speaker. State Reps. David […]
Dan Patrick Boasts Record Fundraising Haul, ‘Second-Highest’ in Texas History
With just days remaining until the start of the 89th Legislative Session, the leader of the upper chamber has posted a “record” number of fundraising dollars. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted “over $33.5 million” raised for his re-election campaign in 2026 — likely putting to bed the rumors that he would not seek another term […]
Inaugural Investiture For New Statewide Texas Appeals Court Held In House Chambers
A formal ceremony was held in the chambers of the Texas House of Representatives with full attendance for the state’s new 15th Court of Appeals (COA), whose three judges retook the oaths of office. The court was created by legislation passed during the 88th Legislative Session by Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) and former Rep. Andrew […]
BlackRock, Major Banks Left Climate Net-Zero Alliances After Pressure from Texas, Another Red States
Financial tycoons have started a wave of cash from climate-focused organizations aimed at moving funds and businesses that pledge to achieve renewables goals, including BlackRock, which has had a volatile social relationship with the State of Texas. In a letter to clients on Thursday, BlackRock disclosed its intention to leave the Net Zero Asset Managers […]
Federal Court in East Texas Most Recent to Rule Corporate Transparency Act Potentially Unconstitutional
A federal prosecutor in East Texas has just heard a number of legal issues to a questionable federal laws that imposes stringent fresh reporting standards on small businesses. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury alleges that the Corporate Transparency Act’s ( CTA ) violated Congress ‘ regulatory authority […]
Five Questions to Ask About the Speaker Race in the Texas House
The most contentious race for the Texas House speech in new memory has just days left. It’s unclear if people already has the votes to win the gavel, but both the Republican and Democratic caucuses are deeply divided. Usually, this challenge may be long-settled by now. However, a remarkable cycle of historical occurrences and brutal […]
‘ Cook or Calamity ‘: Paxton, Texas GOP Embark on Crusade Against Pro-Burrows Republicans
The two-day barnstorming tour by Texas GOP Chair Abraham George and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was intended to test the waters for a potential primary challenge on Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX ) in addition to being formal about the Texas House speaker race. Paxton drew large masses on Monday and Tuesday across the state, […]
What Does the Joint Committee for the Texas Legislature Know About Social Media’s Effects on Kids?
A group of Texas House and Senate people gathered to discuss the growing concern about the physical and mental health impact of social media during what might be the 88th Congressional Session’s final commission reading. The Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors, headed up by co-Chairs Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola ) […]
A Joint Committee of the Texas Legislature Hears About the Effects of Social Media on Babies
A group of Texas House and Senate people gathered to discuss the growing concern about the physical and mental health impact of social media during what might be the 88th Congressional Session’s final commission reading. The Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors, headed up by co-Chairs Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola ) […]
Hearings Are Presented by the Texas Legislature Joint Committee on Social Media Impacts on Children.
A group of Texas House and Senate people gathered to discuss the growing concern about the physical and mental health impact of social media during what might be the 88th Congressional Session’s final commission reading. The Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors, headed up by co-Chairs Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola ) […]
