Spotlight on Upcoming 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 [...]
Texas Economic Update
The following information has been compiled in order to create a more complete snapshot of the current economic status of Texas. The most recent labor market information for the state [...]
More than 18 Million Voters Registered ahead of the November 5 Election
Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced that more than 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote ahead of the November 5 election, 5% higher than the 2022 number of [...]
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bailey Chair of Texas Facilities Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Brian A. Bailey as chair of the Texas Facilities Commission for a term to expire annually. The Commission builds, maintains, and supports state buildings and [...]
Governor Abbott Appoints Gonzales to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Catarina Gonzales to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Advisory Group was created by [...]
Governor Announces Institutions Participating in the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the newest list of approved financial institutions participating in the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative Program is available online as well as a new, simplified [...]
Texas House Working Groups Forming
House Speaker Dade Phelan announced that his office is forming a series of voluntary working groups to begin working on new and innovative solutions for the following: Budget reform, Childcare [...]
2026 Surface Water Quality Assessment Advisory Work Group Meeting
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) would like to invite you (or your representative) to participate in the next SWQAAWG meeting. The meeting will take place Thursday, November 7th, [...]
RRC Proposed Rulemakings Regarding Brine Production Projects and Wells & Time Periods for Permitting
At its open meeting on October 15, 2024, the Railroad Commission proposed two rulemakings. The first, proposed new §3.82, implements the requirements of SB 1186 (88R) relating to the regulation [...]
P2 Planning: Upcoming Due Dates & Workshops
The Pollution Prevention (P2) Annual Progress Report is required, for certain facilities, by the Waste Reduction Policy Act (WRPA). For more details on the annual progress report and deadlines for reporting [...]