DOE Announces Investment in New HVDC Line
The U.S. Department of Energy announced investment into a new HVDC line in Texas; Southern Spirit. The new 320-mile HVDC line would connect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) [...]
TWDB Board Meeting on October 17
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a meeting on October 17 at 9:30 AM to consider approving the Economically Distressed Areas Program Intended Use Plan and financial assistance [...]
Final TCEQ Air Target Risk Level Policy
TCEQ has adopted an Air Target Risk Level Policy which sets a target cancer risk level of 1 in 100,000 (1 x 10-5). This risk level is used to develop [...]
TCEQ Free Drinking Water Fixtures and Filters for Schools and Child Care Facilities
TCEQ is holding a webinar on October 24 from 10:00-10:30 AM to provide information on opportunities for voluntary lead testing for school and child care facilities and how to receive [...]
PFAS Required Reporting Reminder
On October 11, 2023, EPA published its updated reporting and recordkeeping requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Under these reporting and record [...]
HHSC Publishes Evaluation of Rate Enhancement Programs
Pursuant to Rider 30(d) in the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, HHSC has published a report on financial information for rate enhancement programs. The report includes data on the operation of [...]
Texas Register Spotlight – October 4 Edition
Below is a spotlight on the adopted, withdrawn, and proposed rules from the October 4 edition of the Texas Register. Education Texas Education Agency Adopted Chapter 151, Rules Regarding [...]
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Upcoming Legislative Hearings
See below for interim legislative hearings coming up in the next few weeks. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please note that additional hearings dates may also be [...]
Lt. Governor Makes Appointments to Committee to Study Media Effects on Minors
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has made the following appointments to the Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors. This committee was founded by HB 18 88(R). Senator [...]