AUSTIN — Texas children face equity disparities, according to a report by Children at Risk released Tuesday. The report also found that Texas ranks among the worst states when it
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to investigate allegations that the state is failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Environmentalists say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s system of issuing permits has made it too easy for industries to contaminate rivers, lakes and estuaries.
The Public Utility Commission is responsible for reforming the Texas power grid. Now another agency report says they need funding for additional staff.
The Public Utility Commission has about 200 employees but needs more to handle shoring up the state power grid and tackling an expanded list of regulatory duties, according to the state Sunset Advisory Commission.
AUSTIN Today, Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following statement:
"I am deeply honored to continue my career as a Texas Secretary of State public servant. I am grateful f