Bipartisan Effort Led By Texans To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Poised For Passage
The bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday and is expected to get a House vote Wednesday afternoon where it has overwhelming support.
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Texans Can Carry Handguns Without A License Or Training Starting Sept. 1, After Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Permitless Carry Bill Into Law
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
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Texas Dairy Production Faring Well Despite Setbacks, Processing Limits
Texas dairy producers are experiencing better prices and improving market conditions as the economy continues to emerge from the pandemic, but processing limitations are holding them back, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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Is Texas Headed Toward Another Blackout? Did The Legislature Fix The Power Grid? Here Are Answers To Your Questions About The Grid.
The stateโs grid operator indicated that conditions are improving and said that power outages to residents are unlikely.
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $40 Million To UT-San Antonio To Boost Enrollment, Retention And Graduation Rates
Itโs the latest multimillion-dollar donation that Scott, who owns 4% of Amazon and used to be married to its founder, Jeff Bezos, has given to colleges and universities across the state and country.
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