Analysis: Energy isn’t the whole Texas economy, but it’s a critical piece
A pump jack and a gas flare in the Eagle Ford oil patch south of San Antonio. Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: If you’d like an email…
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PRESS RELEASE: Fiscal Notes: Helping Foster Youths in Higher Education
Contact:Chris BryanKevin LyonsEmail Us 512-463-4070Comptroller.Texas.Gov 1-800-531-5441ext. 3-4070 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 Fiscal Notes: Helping Foster Youths in Higher Education (AUSTIN) — As the latest edition of Fiscal Notes went…
Texas oil regulators take no action on production
An oil pump jack during a storm in Refugio County in 2017. Courtesy of Bill Harvey The morning after oil prices crashed negative, Texas oil regulators on Tuesday decided against…
This North Texas mayor is trying to reopen businesses in Colleyville, bucking Abbott’s stay-at-home order
Mayor Richard Newton, center, and the Colleyville city council. City of Colleyville Starting Tuesday, the mayor of Colleyville said residents can attend churches and other places of worship so long…
Watch Gov. Greg Abbott give an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus
https://nbcdfw.com/portableplayer/?CID=1:8:2130761&videoID=21668230_737&lvshell=undefined&origin=nbcdfw.com&fullWidth=y Gov. Greg Abbott will provide the latest information from the state Capitol about efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Nearly 20,000…
Dan Patrick says “there are more important things than living and that’s saving this country”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick exits a press conference at the state Capitol over the state’s response to the coronavirus on March 31, Nick Wagner/POOL via American-Statesman After facing intense criticism…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Issues Statement on Historic Drop in Oil Prices
Contact:Chris BryanKevin LyonsEmail Us 512-463-4070Comptroller.Texas.Gov 1-800-531-5441ext. 3-4070 MEDIA ADVISORY April 20, 2020 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Issues Statement on Historic Drop in Oil Prices (AUSTIN) — “Today’s market activity was unprecedented…
PRESS RELEASE: Texas Comptroller’s Office Features Interactive Video Series to Inspire Kids to Think About College
Contact:Chris BryanKevin LyonsEmail Us 512-463-4070Comptroller.Texas.Gov 1-800-531-5441ext. 3-4070 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 Texas Comptroller’s Office Features Interactive Video Series to Inspire Kids to Think About College (AUSTIN) — With…
Federal appeals court says Texas can block pill-induced abortions during pandemic
An ultrasound machine at women’s health clinic in Austin, Texas. Tamir Kalifa for The Texas Tribune Reversing course, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals said access to pill-induced abortions…
Analysis: In an important election year, politics takes a back seat
The streets in downtown Austin are mostly empty during the coronavirus pandemic. Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: If you’d like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey’s…
