Government

What’s the financial condition of households getting government benefitsWhat’s the financial condition of households getting government benefits

What’s the financial condition of households getting government benefits

Households can participate in multiple programs at a time. Eligibility criteria for these government programs vary but are generally tied…

4 years ago
Texas Senate didn’t pass critical bill needed to keep key state agency alive, potentially forcing a special sessionTexas Senate didn’t pass critical bill needed to keep key state agency alive, potentially forcing a special session

Texas Senate didn’t pass critical bill needed to keep key state agency alive, potentially forcing a special session

By neglecting to pass a bill that extends the life of state agencies, Patrick essentially signed a death warrant for…

4 years ago
Overhaul to Texas state government employees’ retirement accounts advanced by HouseOverhaul to Texas state government employees’ retirement accounts advanced by House

Overhaul to Texas state government employees’ retirement accounts advanced by House

Traditional pensions are calculated based on a set formula that considers factors such as length of employment and salary history...

4 years ago
Multiple Senate GOP priorities fail in Texas House after last-ditch effort by Democrats to run out the clockMultiple Senate GOP priorities fail in Texas House after last-ditch effort by Democrats to run out the clock

Multiple Senate GOP priorities fail in Texas House after last-ditch effort by Democrats to run out the clock

And though they ended the night with hoarse voices, House Democrats landed a rare victory this session, killing all three…

4 years ago
Texas Legislature moves on two fronts to prevent state’s largest cities and counties from cutting law enforcement budgetsTexas Legislature moves on two fronts to prevent state’s largest cities and counties from cutting law enforcement budgets

Texas Legislature moves on two fronts to prevent state’s largest cities and counties from cutting law enforcement budgets

The Texas House and Senate on Monday advanced two separate proposals that aim to stop the state’s most populous cities…

4 years ago
Texas House votes to yank state funding from sports teams that don’t play national anthem at gamesTexas House votes to yank state funding from sports teams that don’t play national anthem at games

Texas House votes to yank state funding from sports teams that don’t play national anthem at games

Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, stopped playing the anthem before home games, which went largely unnoticed...

4 years ago
Texas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial falloutTexas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial fallout

Texas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial fallout

Electricity regulators set power prices at the maximum rate for several days in hopes that market dynamics would encourage...

4 years ago
Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s deskTexans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

By Sami Sparber A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the…

4 years ago
Weekly government meetings for San Marcos Planning & Zoning, various committees, boards and commissionsWeekly government meetings for San Marcos Planning & Zoning, various committees, boards and commissions

Weekly government meetings for San Marcos Planning & Zoning, various committees, boards and commissions

Important decisions on rules, laws, ordinances, codes, annual budget, and a large portion of our taxes are decided at the…

4 years ago
Weekly government meetings for Buda, Dripping Springs City Councils and Planning & Zoning CommissionsWeekly government meetings for Buda, Dripping Springs City Councils and Planning & Zoning Commissions

Weekly government meetings for Buda, Dripping Springs City Councils and Planning & Zoning Commissions

Important decisions on rules, laws, ordinances, codes, annual budget, and a large portion of our taxes are decided at the…

4 years ago