ERCOT grid weathers winter storm, energy expert praises federal prep order
On Monday, ERCOT told CBS News Texas that it's not anticipating any reliability issues on its statewide grid.
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On Monday, ERCOT told CBS News Texas that it's not anticipating any reliability issues on its statewide grid.
Texans are urged to use state and local emergency resources, including roadside assistance, warming centers and 211 services, to stay safe during the storm.
Abbott said the state is better prepared than ever for an approaching winter storm, announcing a disaster declaration for 134 counties.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
Rainbow and Black Lives Matter crosswalks in Dallas are at risk after TXDOT denies city exemption.
Gov. Abbott is blaming the City of Dallas for AT&T's decision to leave downtown, saying the state will investigate whether the city is violating Texas law.
Texas eyes child care fraud amid Minnesota scandal — are taxpayer dollars at risk?
A symbol of pride in the heart of Oak Lawn will remain in place after a lengthy decision at Dallas City Hall.
This is the second time Andrew White has campaigned for the state's highest office in eight years.
Texas has the second-largest population of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S., behind Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
It's a topic getting a lot of attention on social media. On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide push to expand Turning Point USA chapters in Texas high schools.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
Patrick wants to raise the homestead exemption again, from $140,000, which will go into effect this year, to $180,000.
The high school program for Turning Point is called "Club America." It's a student-led, conservative-promoting group.
In addition, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised $1 million in campaign funds to help expand the program in the Lone Star State.
Under previous legislation that failed, Texas would have allowed a limited number of resorts to be built that featured casino gambling.
Abbott told CBS News Texas the state can cover the costs right now.
He became the Democratic nominee nearly 20 years ago when he challenged incumbent Rick Perry in 2006.
Texas moves closer to rolling out school choice.
The Supreme Court will review the lower court's decision on the new districting maps drawn by Republicans.
The civil rights organization says Abbott's designation is unconstitutional and discriminatory, while the governor defends it as protecting state law.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
CAIR, which was founded in 1994, is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the country.
Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
