Elections Update
The filing deadline for candidates to be listed on the ballot for the March 2024 primary election was December 11, 2023. Information on specific races and candidates can be found [...]
Governor Abbott Appoints Cosgrove to Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Cosgrove to the Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors for a term to expire February 1, 2025. Joe Cosgrove is the founder of The [...]
Governor Abbott Appoints Kinsey Chair of State Board of Education
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Aaron Kinsey of Midland (SBOE District 15) as Chair of the State Board of Education for a term set to expire on December 17, 2025. [...]
Lt. Governor Patrick Names Flores Chair of Criminal Justice
Since Sen. John Whitmire has been elected as mayor of Houston, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Sen. Pete Flores will now serve as the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice's chair. [...]
Spotlight on Attorney General Requests for Opinion
Compassionate Use Program Sen. Charles Schwertner has requested an opinion from the Attorney General on whether dispending organizations licensed to cultivate, process , and dispense low-THC cannabis may transport and [...]
TDI Publishes 2023 Annual Report
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has published its 2023 annual report covering the impact of the legislative session, agency functions, and fiscal year highlights for program areas, including Information [...]
TWDB Opens Application Periods for CWSRF, DWSRF & FIF
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund General Activities, Lead Service Line Replacement, and Emerging Contaminants Project Priority Invitation The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) invites entities to submit information [...]
EPA Commits $134M to TCEQ for Methane Reduction Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy announced a conditional commitment to 14 states to receive a total of $350 million in formula grant funding to help measure [...]
Spotlight on HHSC Reports
The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) has uploaded new end of year reports, including the following: Annual Report on Quality Measures and Value Based Payments - Fiscal Year 2023 [...]
SHARS Funding
Districts who submitted a SHARS cost report recently received FFY 2022 cost report settlements. HHSC is reporting districts will have 30 days to respond. TASBO is reporting a possible 50% [...]