Democrats and Republicans disagree over whether a special election upset in Tarrant County points to broader shifts ahead of November.
Suburban leaders argue they pay more tax than they receive in transit service, potentially unraveling the region’s largest public transportation network.
Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.
Under the plan, Texas newborns would get $1,000 placed into stock-market investments, potentially doubling the benefit from the federal program passed this year.
Backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Blockchain Council, the state’s $5 million crypto investment comes as bitcoin prices dip and critics warn the state is venturing into a volatile industry.
The AI-equipped cameras help police link suspects across cases, but critics say the systems lack clear rules and oversight.
The sweeping funding initiative is aimed at replenishing supply and fixing failing systems as the state braces for future drought risk.
A federal court’s ruling against Texas’ mid-decade redistricting won’t unravel California’s Prop. 50 map, which lawmakers insulated by removing trigger language tied to other states’ actions.
Abbott’s strategy combines primary pressure and legislative power plays to move caps on appraisals and a plan to eliminate school district taxes.
After accruing more than $2 million in debt, the Galveston County city approved a tax increase, prompting the AG’s office to demand a repeal.
Voters in four suburban cities will decide next year whether to abandon Dallas Area Rapid Transit, a potential blow to the $850 million system that carries more than 50 million riders annually.
The media and politicians focus on which party is winning or losing congressional seats. But moving 20 million Americans into new districts mid-decade will represent a major tear in the fabric of representative democracy.
After federal delays and political shifts, the state’s long-awaited broadband expansion is starting over with half the funding — leaving millions of Texans still offline and waiting.
With up to 50 million residents projected by 2070, researchers say the state must invest as much as $154 billion in reuse systems, desalination and aquifer recharge to avoid future shortages.
A newly approved energy package could help nursing homes and assisted-living facilities weather heat waves and cold snaps by bolstering backup power and infrastructure.
Fueled by explosive growth in population and industry, Texas’ total energy use has risen 21 percent since 2007 even as the nation’s overall consumption declined.
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