Texas public schools may soon be unable to sponsor H-1B visas for foreign workers, following a proposal made by Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday. This initiative aims to curb foreign influence within the state’s educational institutions. Abbott expressed his intent to introduce legislation that would ensure no public school employees in Texas hold H-1B visas….
Surrogacy Dispute in Texas Court An Alaskan surrogate is continuing her legal battle for custody of a baby she carried, after filing a lawsuit for medical care on the infant’s behalf. The baby, named Rumi by his biological parents but referred to as Gabriel by the surrogate, is currently in critical condition following heart surgery…
LAREDO — A group of high school students gathered to hear state Representative Jon Rosenthal, a Democrat from Houston, discuss the intricacies of underground carbon dioxide injection, data centers, and their connection to the Texas Railroad Commission, the regulatory body overseeing the state’s oil and gas sector. While attendees enjoyed pizza and wings, Rosenthal explained…
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s annual public hearing commenced on a lively note Wednesday, as a tailgate party unfolded outside the agency’s Austin offices. Hundreds from across the state gathered to cook, share refreshments, and discuss a pressing issue: the proposed construction of border barriers through state park lands in far West Texas. Cardboard…
TEXARKANA — Upon assuming the role of president of the TexAmericas Center, Scott Norton envisioned the industrial park as a magnet for employers, aiming to generate essential job opportunities in North East Texas. However, he was unaware that the site would be situated above one of the nation’s most significant lithium deposits, known as the…
In Orla, Texas, elected officials and industry leaders are sounding the alarm as the state approaches a critical juncture in managing the disposal of wastewater generated by oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. With nearly 1 billion gallons of this toxic wastewater, known as produced water, produced daily, the underground disposal space is…
For over a generation, Texas Republicans have dominated the political landscape surrounding the southern border. However, the latest border initiative from the Trump administration has put them in a difficult position, caught between constituents furious over federal efforts to construct roads and barriers in Big Bend National Park and a president they are hesitant to…
Bright yellow adorned the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday as lawmakers convened to discuss two of the most contentious topics in Texas politics: data centers and high-voltage transmission lines. This vibrant hue—seen on bandanas, pins, shirts, and dresses—has become emblematic of a grassroots movement aimed at halting the construction of 765-kilovolt transmission lines throughout the…
With less than nine weeks remaining until early voting kicks off in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico have been actively campaigning across the state. They are engaging with voters in various venues, from restaurants to music halls, as they share their political platforms. However, the television spotlight has predominantly focused…
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced on Wednesday his commitment to implement legislation aimed at penalizing public schools that fail to eliminate explicit books from their libraries. His proposal includes a reduction in the schools’ performance ratings, which the state utilizes to take control of underperforming districts. During a press conference at the Texas Capitol,…
