Martin Named as New Director of the Texas DPS
The Public Safety Commission (PSC) announced the new Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety is current Senior Deputy Director Freeman Martin, according to KXAN.
Martin’s appointment will take effect on Dec. 1, according to the PSC.
SBOE Meeting November 18-22
The State Board of Education is scheduled to meet Monday, November 18 through Friday, November 22 at the following times. The agenda packet for next week’s meetings can be found here (PDF). For more details, visit the SBOE webpage.
Monday, November 18, 2024
1:00 p.m. Committee of […]
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Targeting CCP Harassment
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order directing the Texas DPS to target and arrest any criminals executing CCP influence operations to forcibly return dissidents to China. As part of the executive order, DPS is additionally directed to partner with local and federal law enforcement to assess incidents and […]
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To IntelliEPI
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,120,000 has been extended to Intelligent Epitaxy Technology, Inc. (“IntelliEPI”) for their new 30,000-square-foot wafer production facility in Allen, Texas, which is expected to create more than $41 million in capital investment and nearly triple […]
Governor Abbott Sends Letter to University Systems on Tuition Increases
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas colleges and universities prohibiting college tuition increases in the next biennium.
“When inflation and other economic pressures burden household budgets, our public universities must take every step possible to ease the financial burden on our students and their families,” reads the letter. […]
State of Texas Annual Cash Report Available
The State of Texas Annual Cash Report for fiscal year 2024 is now available. “The Consolidated General Revenue Fund ended the year with a cash balance in the State Treasury of $37.3 billion, a decrease of $11.0 billion, or 22.8 percent, from fiscal 2023,” said Comptroller Glenn Hegar in […]
Comptroller Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts for November, 1.1 percent more than in November 2023.
Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Releases Report
The PUCT’s Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group has released a report (PDF) on legislative recommendations and items to consider in the nuclear power industry across the state. The report highlights seven key legislative recommendations:
- Texas Advanced Nuclear Authority – A non-regulatory entity to coordinate Texas’ strategic nuclear vision, […]
EPA Announces Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 18 new members and reappointment of 6 members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities.
Dr. Beth Sauerhaft, […]