BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

Texas drops effort to punish Harris County over its law enforcement spending

The fight is the latest skirmish between Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Harris County leaders over whether they “defunded” law enforcement.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

The top fundraisers among Texas statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Ballotpedia · Mar 6, 2023

Texas’ next ESG target will be insurers: ‘We’re gonna teach them some manners’

Texas’ fight against environmental, social and corporate governance policies may soon expand to another front: insurance companies.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth

It’s far more money than legislators have ever had at their disposal, with an increase in available funds that dwarfs any previous jumps between cycles. It’s also more money than lawmakers can constitutionally spend.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2023

Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year

The program, known as Chapter 313, provides companies with billions of dollars in property tax breaks. The court said it is up to the Legislature to make the call on what to do as the program is set to expire and the state is swamped with applications.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 30, 2022

Texas’ worst drought in a decade could rival 2011′s economic losses

Texas is experiencing its worst drought since 2011, with a blistering summer and prolonged dry conditions expected to deal a similar blow to the state’s economy, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office.

Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022

Companies say they’re being denied Texas tax breaks as a state agency is overwhelmed with applications

Hundreds of businesses have sought tax savings from the state before the Chapter 313 program expires. Two companies say they are missing out despite being eligible.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 14, 2022

With billions for broadband on the line, Texas asks federal government for more time to improve access maps

Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 14, 2022

Experts see the Texas economic outlook being stronger in 2023 than other states

Some of Texas' top economic leaders paint a rosy picture for the state heading into 2023, saying it’s on more solid ground than many other areas around the country. But they also warn the state isn’t immune to a recession.

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

Texas comptroller asks feds to consider energy industry in endangered bat listing

DALLAS — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has asked U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to refrain from identifying critical habitats for tricolored bats over concerns about how it could limit the state’s ability to produce energy.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022