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PUC spokesman: Reliability is a 'priority' as surveys show power grid worries voters
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 4, 2022
Texans are increasingly concerned about the reliability and cost of public power, according to several polls, which could play a role in the Nov. 8 gubernatorial election.
Texans wonder if renewable energy subsidies are really a positive
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 28, 2022
Power expert Bennett: Until wind and solar pay their share, grid will remain unstable, with unfair prices for consumers
Power companies, analysts see 'poor outcome' coming from ERCOT rule change
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 15, 2022
Aging generation units could be overtaxed by a newly imposed limit on outage requests.
McCaul: Southwest border 'out of control' under Biden administration
By T.H. Lawrence | May 2, 2022
Under the direction of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S.-Mexican border has become a nightmare of danger and ineptitude, according to two analysts on border security.
'Make a difference': Texas panel promotes community-based programs as future of foster care
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 3, 2022
With Texas' foster care system in crisis and facing a critical moment, the Lone Star State’s most vulnerable children are in increasing peril. A recent panel discussion examined what state leaders and ordinary citizens can do to assist them.
'Underlying strength' seen in Texas job growth; Austin sets the pace
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 26, 2022
An article published by the Houston Daily shows that although year-over-year job recovery and growth have been strong in both Austin and Houston, Houston lagged behind Austin’s growth in November.
Paxton predicts failure for Justice Department's lawsuit over new map
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 14, 2021
Texas will gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives due to a continued population increase. It will have 38 seats, second only to California, which lost one and will have 52 starting in 2023.
Energy analyst criticizes lack of reform with Texas power grid
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 13, 2021
Bill Peacock offers this advice for Texans as winter sets in: Hope for a mild one and pray that we won’t experience a storm like the one that battered the state last February.
Remain in Mexico reinstatement will benefit countries, people, former Border Patrol chief says
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 8, 2021
Rodney Scott, the former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, said the decision to temporarily end the Remain in Mexico policy came at a grave cost.
Texas Public Policy Foundation panel: Woke movement seeks to revise Alamo history
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 3, 2021
The Alamo is the most iconic name, place and event in Texas history. That’s why it’s worth pushing back on new interpretations of what happened at the San Antonio Mission from Feb. 23 to March 6, 1836, according to panelists at a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on Oct. 26.
University of Houston economist: Inflation can lead to population decline, 'make it more difficult to live'
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 24, 2021
Inflation raises the cost of living, which can have a negative impact on a community or state. When an area becomes too expensive to live in, people vote with their feet, according to one economist.
'It's a global issue': Port of Houston confronts challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021
As with other ports across the planet, the Port of Houston is dealing with supply chain challenges.
Blockchain Work Group will create ‘road map’ for state to be choice in blockchain innovation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 15, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed four people to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. The goal of this group is to develop a high-level master plan for blockchain technology in Texas and recommend state policies and investments in the technology. The four appointees are Carla Reyes, William Henning, Jennifer Buaas and Dan Teczar.
Swain: Critical race theory 'threatens' nation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 14, 2021
The critical race theory of U.S. history has been a hit topic in the past year, but it has been bubbling up for decades, Carol Swain said during a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Panel urges Texas to show wisdom in dispersing $40 billion of federal funds
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $40 billion to Texas and a panel discussion examined how that money should be used.
Economist blasts Democrats' $5 trillion package as ‘dangerous’
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 8, 2021
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are pushing for a $5 trillion reconciliation package, leading Stephen Moore, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and an economic contributor to FreedomWorks, to become a staunch opponent.
Abbott blasts Biden's border policy, predicts bright future for Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 4, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott says that since President Joe Biden assumed the presidency Jan. 20, the U.S.-Mexican border has been destabilized.
Life:Powered director links Winter Storm Uri disaster to years of poor planning, policies
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 1, 2021
Winter Storm Uri didn’t happen in a vacuum. It was the inevitable result of years of poor planning and policies, according to Jason Isaac, director of the Life: Powered initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Lumber prices 'back down significantly,' Houston builder says
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 17, 2021
After a year and a half of price spikes, Mike Dishberger said it’s been good to see lumber prices declining.
ERCOT: We were ready for Nicholas
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 16, 2021
Storm left tens of thousands temporarily without power