Gov. Greg Abbott has announced new appointments to the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) Advisory Panel, a new state office established in October seeking to reduce regulatory burdens and unnecessary regulations across state agencies. In this round of...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed Laredo that, as part of its plan to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall - it will build parts of the wall within city limits. The federal government has been working toward completing the border wall along the...
Richardson voters approved a school bond package on Nov. 4 supporting the Richardson Independent School District's (RISD) $1.4 billion improvement plan. The bond package is made up of three measures: Proposition A, Proposition B and Proposition C, each with its own...
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line, an ambitious $2.1 billion rail project connecting Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with surrounding cities, was officially launched in late October. DART plans to use the rails for passenger travel,...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled that Texas may administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells. The authorization recognizes the state’s capability to utilize these wells for carbon sequestration while protecting water resources...
The city of Austin has renewed a partnership with The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, expanding the research-driven model to deliver innovative solutions to regional and community needs. The city will invest $12 million over the next five years to maintain the...