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Economy
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Economy
Race for Railroad Commissioner Revives Overhaul Talk
Several thwarted legislative proposals to overhaul the Texas Railroad Commission — the state’s curiously named oil and gas regulator — have resurfaced in the race for an open seat on the commission.
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Economy
Report: Texas Lags on Child Well-Being
Texas ranks among the 10 worst states on a variety of indicators of child well-being, according to a new national analysis out Tuesday.
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Economy
Conservative Groups Urge Strict Budget Spending Cap
A coalition of conservative groups set forth a strict proposal for the state’s fiscal future, emphasizing hard spending caps to limit the size of government, with the release Tuesday of a budget report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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Economy
As Debate Continues Over EPA Plan, Utilities Say They’re Getting Prepared
A federal plan to slash emissions from coal-fired power plants remains a source of deep division. But a number of utilities say their investments in natural gas and renewable energy sources have left them well-positioned to meet their potential carbon targets.
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Economy
Video: During Austin Visit, Obama Discusses Economy
President Obama spoke about the state of the nation’s economy July 10 during a visit to Austin. Watch full video of his remarks here.
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Economy
With Lamb-scaping Crew, Texas Solar Farm Aims to Shave Maintenance Costs
Operators of a 45-acre San Antonio solar farm have turned to sheep – not lawnmowers – as a low-cost, low-effort way to control overgrown shrubbery that might otherwise impede the company’s technicians.
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Economy
Texas Company to Pay Millions Over “Predatory” Lending
Texas-based payday lender ACE Cash Express has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that it used illegal tactics to push borrowers into a cycle of debt.
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Demographics
Amid Immigration Controversy, Obama Focuses on Economy
In a speech in downtown Austin on Thursday, President Obama largely avoided discussion of the ongoing immigration troubles in Texas, and instead talked about economic progress made under his watch.
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Falling Behind
As Texas Traffic Forecasts Worsen, Some Worry of a Drag on State Economy
The population of Texas could nearly double by 2050, prompting some to worry that not enough is being done to avoid a future traffic nightmare and the drag on the economy that could come with it.