Author: Hannah Norton

Texas lawmakers reached a long-awaited deal on property tax relief June 10. The 3-part package is expected to head to the governor’s desk this week.

The Texas Legislature is expected to pass its $18 billion property tax cut package this week. Lawmakers said homeowners and businesses will benefit.

Angela Colmenero will take over as interim attorney general July 14 as Ken Paxton awaits his impeachment trial in the Texas Senate.

The Texas Senate ordered the suspended attorney general to appear for the trial Sept. 5. But a July 3 statement from Paxton’s lawyer makes it clear he does not intend to testify.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Texas’ power grid operator is a government entity, meaning it is immune to lawsuits over power grid issues and high energy costs during the deadly Winter Storm Uri.

Texas’ power grid operator issued a “weather watch” for June 25-30, notifying Texans that demand for energy could hit a record high. No action is needed during a weather watch.

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a new $18 billion plan to cut property taxes June 20, but the bill is unlikely to reach the House floor before the special session ends June 28.

Texas’ power grid operator asked Texans to voluntarily reduce their energy use amid extreme heat and a projected record demand for electricity. This is not an emergency alert.

Texas’ power grid operator asked Texans to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 4-8 p.m. June 20, amid extreme heat and a projected record demand for electricity. This is not an emergency alert.