Blaise Gainey

There are now 582 operating and planned data centers across Texas, 138 of which are in the state’s tax break program, according to published reports, with only 20 audited so far.

At least two people were killed and 230 rescued after 30 inches of rain fell over several days across the Texas Hill Country and South-Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a major disaster declaration for 28 heavily impacted counties, as recovery efforts are underway.

While a majority of proposed amendments focused on tax cuts, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas’ network of technical colleges and the future of dementia and Alzheimer’s research.

The alleged violations under consideration question if these Republicans purposely and actively attempted to block GOP priorities during the 140 days of the 2025 Texas Regular Legislative Session.

In early December, Texas will become the fifth state to sell ivermectin over-the-counter, joining Arkansas and Louisiana in the process. The East Texas lawmaker who led to the charge says the issue is about health care access for all.

The author of Senate Bill 5 says veterans who treat their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with THC should consider enrolling in the Texas Medical Marijuana program.

One idea is to require Texas emergency managers to be credentialed and professionally certified for the position because there are no current statewide baseline standards.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the addition of flood warning systems to the special session agenda in the days following the July 4 deadly flash flooding in Texas Hill Country.

Texas Senate Bill 13 would allow for the creation of advisory councils, if at least 20% of parents in a school district sign a petition to do so.

The legislation would raise the state’s Homestead Exemption another $40,000 up to $140,000.