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Texas lawmakers seek reform of controversial tax exemption for affordable housing
Small government bodies are granting property tax exemptions to apartment complexes outside their jurisdiction. The Texas ...
Texas congressmen cleared in ethics investigation over campaign finance spending
"There was no evidence that any member intentionally misused campaign funds for their personal benefit,” the committee said ...
Texas oil, natural gas industry breaks record: $27.3 billion paid in taxes, royalties
The Texas oil and natural gas industry broke multiple records in fiscal 2024, including paying a record $27.3 billion in ...
Texas legislature to consider tough AI bill, but critics warn it threatens to ‘stall’ U.S. AI progress
Critics say the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), also known as HB 1709, will 'stall' U.S. AI innovation ...
Should Texas finally regulate hidden fees on electricity bills?
Nothing better illustrates the unfairness of the Texas retail electricity market sector than the preponderance of crazy fees tacked on to bills by some companies. They have a fancy name — ...
SMU's next president is coming from another Texas university just down I-35
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell will become SMU’s next president. SMU’s Board of Trustees approved Hartzell’s hire ...
Musk’s Massive Tesla Lithium Plant Hunts for Water in Drought-Hit Texas
Twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, Texas — an area so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school ...