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Texas economy grows faster than nation for five consecutive quarters
Kansas and Texas Lead the Way in Economic Growth - See Latest Data
Border residents to Congress: ‘Stop holding press conferences, shut down the border’
Residents in Texas border towns express frustration with Congress, calling for immediate action.
Nearly 500,000 moved to Texas this year, Census shows
Discover why Texas has become a hotspot for relocation
Texas advances multiple resources to protect, support Jewish community
The Texas Comptroller also reminded businesses about Texas' Israel boycott list and announced that Texas has purchased $20 million in Israel bonds.
Judge blocks feds from cutting Texas concertina wire along Rio Grande River
Within one week of Texas suing the Biden administration over Border Patrol agents cutting concertina wire barriers on Texas soil, a federal judge granted Texas’ request and issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the federal government from cutting the fencing.
Houston is growing so fast it’s getting another area code
The Public Utility Commission of Texas says that in 2025, the Houston area will run out of new phone numbers.
Billions of dollars in local bonds, sales tax increases on Nov. 7 ballot
Cities have proposed sales taxes expected to bring in billions of dollars of additional revenue if approved by voters.
War of words escalates between Patrick, Phelan
A war of words escalated between the two leaders of the Texas legislature over the weekend.
Texas has given 6,751 electric vehicle rebate credits for $16M
The Texas Emissions Reduction Program offers a $2,500 rebate for buying or leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on top of a $7,500 federal subsidy.
Governors ask Biden for ‘honest, accurate’ information on illegal immigration
A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden's policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border.