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Texas Ethics Commission Proposal Would Raise Cap on Secret Lobbyist Meals
September 22, 2026
A proposed per diem increase would also give lawmakers an additional $9,716 in compensation during each regular legislative session.
New Mineral Leases Advance Texas’ Rare Earth Mining District Project
September 22, 2026
Land Commissioner Buckingham says the project will help reduce America’s dependence on foreign nations.
Texas Senators Consider Tighter Wind, Solar Decommissioning Rules
September 22, 2026
Witnesses addressed decommissioning failures and neglect, as well as potential remedies.
Sprouts Halts Produce Pesticide Use After Texas Investigation
September 22, 2026
Sprouts has agreed to stop using ProduceMaxx on its produce nationwide.
Abbott Orders Halt on Data Center Permits During State Audit
September 21, 2026
Abbott says data centers must complete state audits and protect Texas’ power and water resources before permits can move forward.
Federal Judge Pauses Texas GOP Lawsuit To Close Primaries
September 21, 2026
The Texas Legislature is expected to close the state’s primaries during the 2027 legislative session, making an immediate ruling unnecessary.
Democrat Ericka Lomick Suspends Texas House Campaign Amid Questions Over Felony Conviction
September 21, 2026
The HD 93 candidate’s withdrawal follows scrutiny over a federal felony conviction that resulted in a 63-month prison sentence.
UNT Refuses To Reimburse Employee Membership in Women’s Studies Group
September 21, 2026
The “National Women's Studies Association” is the second organization UNT has found to violate Texas’ DEI ban.
Texas Freezes Flock Camera Approvals
September 21, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation has suspended approvals for Flock cameras along state-owned roadways.
A&M Faculty Advisory Council ‘Approves’ Textbooks Promoting DEI and Prison Abolition
September 21, 2026
The “advisory-only” body had its authority stripped under a new state law.
Landowners Request ‘Forensic Audit’ of Permian Basin Electricity Modeling
September 19, 2026
Filing comes as ERCOT has come under fire from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over a proposed contract extension and compensation increase for its CEO.
Texas Officials Unite To Crack Down on ‘Rogue Prosecutors’ Ahead of 2027 Session
September 18, 2026
Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows say prosecutor accountability will be a priority when lawmakers return to Austin.
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