January Issue of Fiscal Notes: Fentanyl Flowing into Texas
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released the January issue of Fiscal Notes, a periodical that features analysis concerning state finances and original research by subject-matter experts in the Comptroller’s office.
In January’s issue of Fiscal Notes, the Comptroller’s office details the council’s work as it ensures that the money recovered from […]
Economic Update
The following information has been compiled in order to create a more complete snapshot of the current economic status of Texas:
Labor Market Information
The most recent labor market information for the state is from December 2022:
- Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
- Total Non-Farm Employment: 13,705,500
- Jobs Change Over the […]
SAO Legislative Workforce Summaries
The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) State Classification Team has published workforce summaries for state agencies and higher education institutions. The individual summaries provide information regarding employee turnover, full-time equivalent (FTE) employee trends, salary information, workforce demographics, veteran employment, and general workforce-related observations. For more information and an overview of […]
A Bill’s Journey Through the Texas Legislative Process
Every odd-numbered year the Texas Legislature meets to discuss policy and pass bills into law which can change the landscape and environment of the state. As the legislative session has just begun, the information below aims to be a concise and thorough explanation of a bill’s journey through the legislation […]
Texas Register Spotlight – December 2022 & January 2023
Below is a spotlight on the proposed, withdrawn, and adopted rules from the December 23, December 30, January 6, January 13, and January 20 editions of the Texas Register.
Education
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Proposed Rules
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS- 19 TAC §102.1601– The proposed rule amends the supplemental special […]
Public Utility Commission – January 26, 2023
The PUC met on January 26th to distributed energy resources cost recovery, ERCOT input on wholesale electric market design, CY2023 reports from ERCOT, and a regular agenda. The full agenda and a video archive for the hearing can be found here.
This report is intended to give you an overview […]
Rep. Senfronia Thompson Press Conference – January 24, 2023
On January 24 Representative Senfronia Thompson, alongside other legislators and activists, held a press conference to discuss many of the bills filed regarding human trafficking prevention. A recording of this event can be found here.
This report is intended to give you an overview and highlight the various topics taken […]
Sen. Roland Gutierrez Press Conference – January 24, 2023
Sen. Roland Gutierrez held a press conference with Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, Sen. Jose Menendez, and Rep. Gina Hinojosa, and families of victims killed in mass shootings to present proposed gun safety and accountability legislation.
This report is intended to give you an overview and highlight the various topics taken up. It […]
ESSER Funds Advance Instructional and SEL Supports in Waco ISD
The framework for Waco ISD’s ESSER plan was in place pre-ESSER, and even pre-COVID. Superintendent Dr. Susan Kincannon and the leadership team had already looked at data, listened to the school community, and formulated a plan to elevate academic achievement and address other needs. ESSER funds enabled them to expand […]