Citing concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, north of Dallas, Patrick said no more permits should be issued for permanent cement plants until the Texas Legislature can evaluate the process in 2025.
The University of Texas laid off an unknown number of staff who previously served in diversity, equity and inclusion-related roles. Senate Bill 17 prohibits public universities from maintaining DEI offices or programs.
The city has been planning improvements to the Austin Avenue bridge, which crosses over the San Gabriel River, since 2016. The majority of City Council members agreed on a pedestrian bridge design March 26.
Many Texans also supported raising the minimum age to purchase firearms and expanding exceptions to the state’s abortion restrictions, according to recent polling data from the Texas Politics Project at The University of Texas.