A guide to the 14 propositions on Texas’ ballot
Oct 23, 2023 · Proposition 1: “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”. Prop 1 would prevent municipal governments from regulating land use policies in areas with farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture and wildlife management.
Here’s how Texas voted on the 14 statewide propositions
Nov 8, 2023 · Texas voters have weighed in on topics ranging from tax exemption increases to state infrastructure funding. Preliminary election results Tuesday night showed that Texans voted in favor of 13 of the 14 proposed amendments, approving measures ranging from a higher homestead exemption for Texas homeowners to a pension boost for retired teachers.Most voted against Proposition 13, which would have ...
Pregnant in Texas? Here’s what you need to know to ... - Texas …
Texas has the highest rate of uninsured people in the country, according to the latest census data. For some Texans, pregnancy is the first time they can access health services. But navigating public health options for care can be overwhelming. Here's what you need to know.
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Texas Standard for Nov. 8, 2024: New exhibit details the story of Rosenwald Schools. November 7, 2024. Railroad commission requests $100 million to clean up after oil well failures. November 7, 2024. Harris County Justice of the Peace precincts haven’t been redrawn in over 50 years, resulting in unequal caseloads.
Meet the Democratic frontrunners hoping to unseat Texas Sen.
Texas Democrats say 2024 is the year they’ll finally unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. But first, voters must decide on who runs against him. The current frontrunners are State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, and Congressman Colin Allred, D-Dallas. By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom February 22, 2024 10:00 am Government ...
The Origin Of The Word ‘Texas’ May Be Rooted In ... - Texas …
May 30, 2019 · The story goes that the word “Texas” itself comes from the Caddo word for “friends”. The Caddo were a confederacy of Native American tribes that dominated East Texas. The Spanish set up a mission in the region in the 17th century, led by friar Damián Massanet. During one of Massanet’s early encounters with the Caddo, they called him ...
Texas has a feral hog problem. Hunting them makes it worse.
Apr 7, 2022 · Feral hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the United States. Every year, they cause over $1 billion in damage nationwide to crops and property. So landowners and government agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture are invested in decreasing their population. Texas is a hog hunting paradise.
12 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Lonesome Dove’ - Texas …
Jul 15, 2015 · Note: minor spoilers ahead! 1. Lonesome Dove was originally a much shorter screenplay. It was written 15 years earlier by Larry McMurtry and Peter Bogdonavich. It was called ‘Streets of Laredo’ and was supposed to star John Wayne as Call, Jimmy Stewart as Gus, and Henry Fonda as Jake Spoon. Wayne dropped out, and that killed the project. 2. Streets of Laredo sat on the shelf for about 15 ...
Texas has open primaries. Here’s what that means and what you …
Feb 20, 2024 · From The Texas Newsroom:. While it may seem like the 2024 election cycle has already been going on forever, the first round of voting for it is just now underway. Early voting for primaries in Texas runs through March 1, and primary Election Day is March 5.
Texas is seeing an increase in mass layoffs | Texas Standard
Jan 2, 2024 · Texas is seeing an increase in mass layoffs. Companies of 100 employees or more must issue WARN notices when planning layoffs. But the notices also signal changes in the economy. Austin accounted for around 20% of all WARN notices for the state in the first 10 months of 2023. If you’re a company with 100 employees or more and you’re ...