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State Government
Stay informed on Texas state government with The Texas Tribune’s in-depth coverage of the governor, Legislature, state agencies, and policies shaping the future of Texas.
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Zebra mussels confirmed in Canyon Lake
The discovery, confirmed last week by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, marks the body of water as the southernmost affected lake in the state.
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The Q&A: Marcus Gary
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Marcus Gary, field operations supervisor at the Edwards Aquifer Authority and chairman of the South Central Texas Water Research Interest Group.
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Event: InvestH20 Forum
The third annual InvestH2O Forum, “Disruptive Water Technologies and Innovative Investment Scenarios,” will meet in Austin on June 15-16.
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Researchers study declining mussel population in Texas
Researchers are studying the declining freshwater mussel populations around the state, with 15 mussel species listed as threatened at the state level.
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TWDB reports on progress in dealing with floods
Beginning with improvements of the state’s streamgage network, the Texas Water Development Board has used funding aimed at protecting communities from catastrophe to help the state deal with flooding.
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Op-Ed: LCRA should explain plans for the Lane City reservoir
Environmentalists ask for more transparency from the Lower Colorado River Authority in its plans for the operation of an off-channel reservoir being constructed in Matagorda County.
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The Water Update
The Water Update is a collaboration between the Texas Tribune and Texas Water Journal covering key upcoming meetings and events, important personnel moves, and significant developments with regard to water at the Texas Legislature and water agencies.
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Criminal Justice
After criticism, DPS restores extended hours at busiest driver’s license offices
The Texas Department of Public Safety surprised customers last week when the agency trimmed office hours to save money.
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The Brief: You have your next state budget, Texas
Two weeks after the Texas Legislature adjourned from its 85th regular session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state’s 2018-19 budget — a $217 billion document state lawmakers agreed on last month — but vetoed around $120 million in funding for various programs.