House OKs disclosure, lobbying rules for lawmakers
29 days ago
Both proposals came as amendments to an omnibus bill reauthorizing the Texas Ethics Commission.
'Resign to run' OKed for railroad commissioners
29 days ago
After lengthy debate, lawmakers voted 91-50 on Monday evening to attach the rule to an omnibus bill reauthorizing the Texas Ethics Commission.
Dallas millionaire donates over $100,000 to challengers for water board
41 days ago
Monty Bennett contributed $105,000 to Hillco Partners, an Austin-based political action committee that then turned around and donated money to the campaign of John Basham, according to a campaign...
Wealthy landowner donates over $100,000 to challengers for local water board
41 days ago
Monty Bennett contributed $105,000 to Hillco Partners, an Austin-based political action committee that then turned around and donated money to the campaign of John Basham, according to a campaign...
Firefighters conquer on stubborn Texas wildfire
101 days ago
Texas Forest Service spokesman Steven Carter says the fire was 100 percent contained Friday, and firefighters should be finished dousing hotspots by Sunday.
Wildfire contained in Central Texas
105 days ago
Texas Forest Service spokeswoman Mary Kay Hicks says wind gusts remain a concern as firefighters continue to knock down hotspots.
Wildfire burns in Central Texas
106 days ago
Texas Forest Service spokeswoman Mark Kay Hicks says that the wildfire that started Sunday was only about 20 percent contained by Monday morning.
Legislature unlikely to approve M.D. program in Fort Worth
106 days ago
Friday, the 60th day of the 2013 Legislature, is the deadline for filing all legislation and joint resolutions except for local bills, emergency appropriations and issues designated as an...
Texas regulators to target alcohol retailers
118 days ago
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Wednesday announced the sting operations as part of public safety efforts.
A&M students to plant 30,000 trees in Bastrop
127 days ago
Aggie Replant, a student environmental organization, will get help from the Texas Forest Service to ensure the seedlings are planted correctly.
