RRC Rolls Out New Pilot Framework
The Railroad Commission has created a framework for a pilot program to recycle produced water. Operators will apply for authorization to conduct pilot studies, and RRC will issue a permit [...]
TWDB: Proposition 6 and Texas Water Fund FAQ
The Texas Water Development Board has published a document that overviews Proposition 6 and the newly established Texas Water Fund. The Water Fund was established by SB 28 and SJR [...]
ERCOT Issues Notices Ahead of Extreme Winter Weather
On January 11, an ERCOT advisory was expanded and was issued for the predicted extreme cold weather event for the ERCOT Region Sunday, January 14 through Wednesday, January 17. This [...]
Texas Register Spotlight – December 29, 2023, January 5 & January 12, 2024
Below is a spotlight on proposed and adopted rules from the December 29, January 5, and January 12 editions of the Texas Register. Education: Texas Education Agency Proposed Rules CHAPTER [...]
TWDB Overview of Proposition 6 and Texas Water Fund Frequently Asked Questions
This January, the Texas Water Development Board has released an overview of Proposition 6 and an FAQ for the Texas Water Fund. This document in its entirety can be found [...]
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Cost Report Informal Appeal Window
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the following update regarding the SHARS cost report informal appeal window: Settlement Provider Notice & Informal Appeals School Health and Related Services (SHARS) [...]
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. [...]