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Texas Lottery Sales Rebound as COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Arrive
With the state’s unemployment rate at about 12 percent, it would not be surprising to see less interest in gambling on the Texas Lottery....
Gov. Abbott Defends Composition of State’s Reopen Strike Force
Gov. Greg Abbott has been accused of stacking the strike force overseeing the reopening of the state’s economy with political donors and buddies, including...
Trump Signs $484 Billion Act to Aid Hospitals, Small Businesses
President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act on Friday. The $484 billion package includes aid for hospitals and...
Will On-site Health Care Help Texas’ Economy Recover?
When more people begin showing up at workplaces again, will doctors and nurses be on payrolls so companies can be proactive in employee and...
State Taking Control of Harvey Housing Recovery Dollars
The Texas General Land Office has notified Houston that it will be taking over the multi-million-dollar program to repair Houston homes damaged by Hurricane...
Texas AG Accuses U.S.’ Largest Egg Producer of Price Gouging
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. for alleged price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suit accuses the...
Abbott’s Order Prohibiting Inmate Releases Upheld on Technicality
The Texas Supreme Court tossed out a lower court finding that Gov. Greg Abbott overstepped his authority in banning prisoner releases during the coronavirus...
Texas Retailers Ready to Start To-go Service
Retailers in Texas can start offering curbside pickups today. The partial reopening is part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s phased plan to help the state’s...
Conservative Now Suing Over Coronavirus Mask Order
The criticism of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s new mandatory mask order came swiftly, was harsh and appeared to land along political party lines....
How Much Will Have to be Cut From the State Budget in 2021?
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen has suggested budget cuts of 5 percent to offset anticipated revenue losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
