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Texas Legislature Unanimously Passes HB 2001 to End Bid-Rigging Corruption in Texas HB 2001 Dramatically Increases Misdemeanors to Felonies to Crack Down on Bid-Rigging Fraud The Bill by Rep. Meyers and Senate Sponsor Bettencourt now Heads to Governor Abbotts Desk!

Austin, TX — In a strong bipartisan show of support, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) with a 31–0 vote in the Senate and 145–0 in the House. Authored by Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–University Park) […]

Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have taken legal action supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for conspiring to artificially manipulate the coal market through anticompetitive […]

The Heritage Society Offers Two Unique Juneteenth Tours Honoring Black History

HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2025) —Starting June 7, 2025, The Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby Street invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Houston’s Black history through two immersive tours, each offering a distinct perspective on the journey from […]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Four South Texas Counties Impacted by Severe Weather

AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe storms and flooding in South Texas that began March 26. As noted in the May 23 announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4871-TX) dated May 21, 2025, workers and self-employed individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties who […]

Houston Grand Opera Opens Single-Ticket Sales for Porgy and Bess

The Gershwins’ beloved opera to launch company’s 2025-26 season in a nine-performance run HOUSTON—May 23, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is now offering single tickets to all performances of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess at HGO.org. The anticipated production will open the company’s […]