Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unveils slate of bills in response to winter storm power outages
March 8th, 2021By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 8, 2021 “Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unveils slate of bills in response to winter storm power outages” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrants
March 8th, 2021By Patrick Svitek and Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Millions of Texans still don’t have broadband access. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
March 8th, 2021By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune March 8, 2021 “Millions of Texans still don’t have broadband access. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT
March 5th, 2021By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas will not fix ERCOT’s $16 billion power billing mistake
March 5th, 2021By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Texas will not fix ERCOT’s $16 billion power billing mistake” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas’ utility…
ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says
March 5th, 2021By Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends
March 5th, 2021By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
For some Texans who lost loved ones to the coronavirus, lifting the mask mandate is a “slap in the face”
March 5th, 2021By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “For some Texans who lost loved ones to the coronavirus, lifting the mask mandate is a “slap in the face”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Texas courts cleared for in-person trials, and local officials will decide whether to require face masks
March 5th, 2021By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Texas courts cleared for in-person trials, and local officials will decide whether to require face masks” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
