Is it law yet? See how far some of the most consequential bills have made it in the 2025 Texas Legislature
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Is it law yet? See how far some of the most consequential bills have made it in the 2025 Texas Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Read MoreSOLTERRA TEXAS’ ECO-CONSCIOUS PLANNING FEATURES A SPECIALIZED FARM TO PRESERVE EXISTING TREES AND GENERATE INSTANT SHADE FOR PARKS AND HOME LOTS
Developer Huffines Communities incorporates a three-acre farm to nurture native trees while benefiting the North Texas master-planned community (MESQUITE, TX—May 2025). In September 2024, Huffines Communities launched phase 2, 3, and 4 of the 1,500-acre Solterra Texas master-planned community in Mesquite, Texas. These new phases and future phases will add single-family home lots, parks, open…
Read MoreUS Food and Drug Administration FDA and CBP Seize Nearly $34 Million Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes During Joint Operation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the seizure of nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago, with an estimated retail value of $33.8 million. The seizures, which occurred in February of this year in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), were part of a joint federal operation…
Read MoreCall Centers Replaced Many Doctors’ Receptionists. Now, AI Is Coming for Call Centers.
By Darius Tahir May 22, 2025 At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health. Sometimes they get pressing calls: elderly patients who are alone and experiencing a medical emergency. “That’s not part of the job of our employees or our tech supports,”…
Read MoreFederal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps
By Sameea Kamal, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreTexas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry
By Berenice Garcia and Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…
Read MoreTexas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal
By Jasper Scherer, Renzo Downey and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach $8.5 billion school funding deal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreWater bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Water bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all — a…
Read More$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending
By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreBill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — OK’d by House
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2025 “Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — OK’d by House” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…
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