Chevron corrects previously overstated layoff numbers in Texas, reducing the figure from 800 to 200 as part of a larger restructuring plan. The clarification follows a Texas Workforce Commission error, and the layoffs are part of Chevron’s strategy to enhance competitiveness.
Chevron plans to lay off nearly 800 employees in West Texas as part of a strategic restructuring effort. The relocation of Chevron’s headquarters to Houston aims to improve operational efficiency and strengthen ties with partners and universities.
The Texas Senate has approved a bill allowing college athletes to be paid through name, image, and likeness agreements. If it passes the House and avoids a governor veto, it could become law as early as September 1, changing the financial landscape for student athletes in Texas.
A renowned Houston mansion, formerly a venue for elite gatherings, has been sold in one of the city’s top real estate transactions for April. This sale reflects the enduring appeal of luxury properties in Houston’s high-end market.
Texas Governor Abbott signs ‘Audrii’s Law,’ closing a loophole in sex offender registration. The law, inspired by the tragic case of Audrii Cunningham, strengthens protections for children and mandates registration for grooming offenses. Effective September 1, 2025.
Texas will replace paper license tags with permanent metal plates starting July 1, 2025, to curb fraud. House Bill 718 mandates dealerships issue metal plates at sale.
The Texas Senate approves a bill to eliminate the STAAR test, proposing shorter assessments. Negotiations with the House continue over A-F rating powers for districts.
Eli Lilly & Co. considers a $5.9 billion biomanufacturing plant in Houston’s Generation Park, potentially creating thousands of jobs and solidifying the city’s role in the biotechnology sector. Supported by substantial incentives, this project could reshape Houston’s economic landscape.
Texas Senate Bill 13 grants school boards and parents more control over school library book selections, shifting decision-making from librarians to local authorities.
The Texas Senate advances a bill to ban local gun buyback programs, ending initiatives where cities and counties buy firearms from civilians to reduce unwanted guns in homes.