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US is top exporter of liquified natural gas in first half of 2023, led by Gulf states
The U.S. exported more natural gas in the first six months of 2023 than in any other previous six-month period.
Texas continues to lead U.S. in job gains
Texas, once again, led the U.S. in job gains in August over the year, according to newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Texas named ‘Best Business Climate’ by another group
Business executives responding to key industry surveys have consistently ranked Texas first this year for having the best business climate in the U.S.
Buzbee, Hardin spar over questioning, objections at Paxton impeachment trial
The second day of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was marked by ongoing sparring between lead prosecuting attorney Dusty Hardin and Paxton’s lead attorney, Tony Buzbee.
Court blocks law imposing restrictions on adult websites to protect minors from sexual content
(The Center Square) – A federal judge blocked a new law from going into effect this month that imposes restrictions and civil penalties related to online publication or distribution of sexual material harmful to minors.
HB 1181, filed by state Rep. Matt...
More Texas school districts opting out of new law for armed guards in schools
Many of the largest school districts in Texas are going to ask for a “good cause exception”.
Here’s how to get tickets to the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton
There are 296 seats in the Senate gallery reserved for members of the public to watch the proceedings. This is how you can be in one of those seats.
EXCLUSIVE: Opponents of Texas bill used CCP-run platform to unify protests
Opponents of a bill banning certain foreign nationals from buying land in Texas reportedly used an app with ties to the Chinese government to gain leverage.
Patrick appoints new counsel for Paxton impeachment trial
(The Center Square) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced on Monday that he appointed a new judge as counsel to help him preside over the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
"Today, pursuant to the Rules of Impeachment adopted by the members of the Senate, I am pleased to appoint Justice Lana Myers to assist me during the upcoming impeachment trial which starts on September 5,"