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The U.S. has once again suspended live animal imports at the southern border as fear of screwworm grows.

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Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry

By Berenice Garcia and Jess HuffMay 21, 2025

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.

Empty warehouses and other abandoned commercial real estate will face an easier path to become housing after the Texas House gave its first approval to a bill that changes certain zoning laws.

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Vacant offices, strip malls may get new life as housing in Texas’ largest cities

By Joshua FechterMay 20, 2025May 21, 2025

The bill is part of a suite of GOP proposals aimed at curbing the state’s high housing costs — chiefly by allowing more homes to be built.

Texas homeowners may see their tax bills slashed again after the Texas House gave initial approval to a set of bills Tuesday.

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Another big tax cut for Texas homeowners appears imminent

By Joshua FechterMay 20, 2025May 21, 2025

Providing bigger tax breaks to homeowners is a key component of a deal brokered by Republicans in the Texas Legislature to lower tax bills for Texans.

Texas' largest energy consumers, like data centers, could face more regulation if the legislature approves a bill making its way through the Capitol.

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Major energy consumers will face new limits if Texas House approves proposal

By Carlos Nogueras RamosMay 21, 2025

The legislation would give ERCOT the ability to turn off power to major consumers in an emergency.

Robert Fleming watches over his cattle as they feed in a pasture that borders a neighboring solar project on May 13, in Blevins. Fleming is concerned that the solar development could damage the environment, his cattle and human health.

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Why a Central Texas farmer is on a one-man mission to stop renewable energy

By Carlos Nogueras RamosMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

The Texas Legislature is considering a proposal that would add restrictions on renewable energy expansion.

Texas business owners told the Dallas Federal Reserve that they expect higher prices and a slowdown amid uncertain policies from the Trump administration.

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Texas businesses feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs, Fed survey finds

By Joshua FechterMay 16, 2025

The higher taxes on imports will shrink Texas businesses’ profits and raise costs for consumers, business owners say.

SpaceX won approval to launch more rockets from South Texas. Previously, Elon Musk's company was only allowed five launches a year. Now it is has up to 25.

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SpaceX wins federal approval to launch more rockets in South Texas

By Berenice GarciaMay 16, 2025

The federal approval comes after vote from residents — mostly SpaceX employees — to form a new city at the Rio Grande Valley beach.

The North Texas region that includes Dallas is home to five of the nation's fastest growing cities.

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The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of

By Joshua Fechter and Graphics by Yuriko SchumacherMay 15, 2025

With Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities.

Texas business owners may see a lower tax bill in the future. The Texas Legislature is taking steps toward approving a deal that would lower certain taxes.

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Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise

By Joshua FechterMay 14, 2025

The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide.