As the 89th Legislature’s Second Special Session winds down, several very controversial bills still face an uncertain future. While it appeared earlier that the session would end this week, that now appears not to be the case as the Speaker has announced that he will...
Many city leaders throughout the U.S. are advancing expansions or major overhauls of their convention centers as competition for large events intensifies and cities chase visitor spending. Notable examples include Houston, where a $2 billion convention-district plan...
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is conducting a study to find large-scale alternative solutions designed to mitigate flood risk and enhance resiliency. These solutions may include building 100-foot tunnels to transport water during emergencies. Recent...
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will allocate $231.8 million to support upcoming water and wastewater system improvement projects, building upon local contributions and matches for each project. This round of TWDB funding will support a variety of water...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has selected the first four projects for its landmark program to sponsor electric generation projects outside the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. The projects selected for the first round of the Texas...
Cameron County has received a presidential permit to build and operate a $10 million international pedestrian bridge between the city of Brownsville, Texas, and Mexico. With the permit granted, Cameron County, in partnership with Cameron County Regional Mobility...