Will Republican control of Congress lead to updated ag laws? Texas farmers hope so.
The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps. Full Story
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The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps. Full Story
The tech giant’s decision to end the program comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks to mend ties with the incoming Trump administration. Full Story
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate. Full Story
After the court eviction diversion initiative started, default evictions favoring landlords dropped 44%. Full Story
The legislation includes financial aid and money for recent natural disasters, but farmers still will be relying on outdated provisions from the 2018 bill. Full Story
A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery. Full Story
In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030. Full Story
Citing all the work the company has put into the region, employees are requesting a special election in Cameron County to incorporate a city. Full Story
The state’s economic output will slow, but a recession isn’t expected, Hegar said. Full Story
A comptroller’s report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product. Full Story
Patrick contends retailers have exploited a law passed in 2019 to sell unregulated and potentially harmful consumable tetrahydrocannabinol products. Full Story
Despite the efforts of local governments and others, the move to provide internet access to millions of Texans has been slow and faces new challenges. Full Story
The federal investment follows the $1 billion approved by Texas taxpayers to help connect the state. Full Story
Although Texas counties are not required to provide ambulance services, many are digging deep to pay for their own fleet or to contract out services. Full Story
It’s unclear how much water resides underneath this booming West Texas tourist haven. That makes conservation critical. Full Story
A yearslong dispute over exporting water to growing Texas cities offers a hint at the battles to come as the state’s population booms and water supply dwindles. Full Story
Texas builds more homes than other states but hundreds of thousands more are still needed, the report said, contributing to higher housing costs. Full Story
The Texas Tribune examined the state’s housing affordability crisis and why the state has struggled to build enough homes to meet demand. Full Story
A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong. Full Story
Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season. Full Story