Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt permits sought for data center projects until state officials complete reviews of their impact on the electric grid and water resources.
Houston ranked as the noisiest major city in the South and fourth-noisiest nationwide in a recent analysis that examined traffic, aircraft noise, nightlife and other sources of urban noise.
A federal judge has paused a lawsuit from the Republican Party of Texas seeking to limit its primary elections to voters registered with the party, keeping the case on hold through the next Texas legislative session.
Harris County commissioners approved a historic property tax increase Thursday as the county adopted a $3.1 billion budget amid a more than $180 million shortfall.
Harris County commissioners approved a $3.1 billion budget Thursday and finalized a 7.6% increase in the county’s property tax rate for the 2027 fiscal year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has created a leadership team to develop the state’s proposal to host the permanent United States Space Academy, with state Rep. Greg Bonnen, R-Friendswood, leading the effort.
Houston City Council removed an application for a U.S. Department of Justice Model Cities Initiative grant from its Wednesday agenda as city officials seek clarification about requirements that include immigration law enforcement operations.
Republican candidate for Texas railroad commissioner Bo French faces criticism from officials in both parties after he posted a photo of students of color at a University of Texas football game and described them as evidence of Americans being “displaced by foreigners.”
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Monday that the agency will roll back Biden-era greenhouse gas standards for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants during a G20 energy conference in Houston, drawing criticism from Texas environmental groups and researchers.
Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French faced criticism from several Republican leaders Sunday after he posted social media comments targeting South Asian students celebrating at a University of Texas football game.