Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.
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Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future.
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in the Senate version.
Lawmakers Address China Threat
One of the measures passed by lawmakers creates an advisory committee to assess Texas’ supply chains in the scenario of a geopolitical conflict.
Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors
The bill drew fierce opposition from conservatives when it reached the House floor, especially in light of social transitioning in public schools.
Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk
The House and Senate have approved the measure’s final language.
Texas Lawmakers Approve Record-High State Budget
The legislature has finally passed a $338 billion biennial budget.
Legislation to Bar Funding for Libraries That Host Drag Shows Dies in House
The proposal would have stripped libraries that host drag queen story hours of state funding for the following year.
House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies
Originally slated at up to $500 million per biennium for ten years, an amendment was added to cap the program’s cost at $300 million per biennium.