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What Must Happen Before Marijuana Is Legalized in Texas?
What do you believe about making marijuana, often known as cannabis, legal in Midland/Odessa? What steps would need to be taken? Many Texas cities and municipalities plan to put marijuana on the poll in the upcoming election or the nearest future; may it appear on our ballot soon? Here in the Permian Basin, a petition…
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Texas Shooting: 2 Fatally Killed, 5 Wounded
Police said two individuals were fatally killed, and five others were wounded after Texas Shooting a party last Sunday morning in Amarillo. Texas Shooting Killed two people and wounded five at Party The Texas Shooting last Sunday early morning at a party in Amarillo, Texas, killed two persons and injured five. The Texas shooting…
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Texas Democrats Propose Comprehensive $20.9 Billion Property Tax Relief Plan
State Representative John Bryant is leading the coalition, advocating for measures that include homestead exemptions of up to $200,000, cash rebates for renters, permanent pay raises for teachers, and reductions in school district property tax rates. Texas Democrats in the State House are proposing a comprehensive package of property tax relief measures worth $20.9 billion,…
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Fraud Investigations: Texas Prosecutors Pursue PPP Fraud Cases in Latest Crackdown
Recently, charges were filed against 14 individuals implicated in a massive $53 million PPP fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors in Texas continue their pursuit of business owners involved in fraud investigations related to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) This fraud investigation adds to the mounting number of investigations targeting those who exploited the federal government’s pandemic…
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Texas Power Grid Improvements, Prioritized in a $60 million federal grant
Over the next five years, $2.3 billion in federal funds would be given by the Department of Energy to address power grid issues in other states, territories, and tribes, following the Texas power grid improvements.
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Texas Democrats Propose Ambitious Property Tax Relief Plan Amidst Stalled Negotiations
Led by State Rep. John Bryant of Dallas, a group of progressive Texas Democrats announced a new package of measures that surpasses any previous proposals. Texas Democrats in the state House are seizing the opportunity to present their own ideas on property tax relief as negotiations with Republicans stall Bryant’s bill suggests allocating $20.9 billion…
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Texas Sales Tax Revenue Hits 6.8% Higher Than In June Last Year
The Texas sales tax revenue hit $3.92 billion, 6.8% higher than in June last year. Texas Sales Tax Revenue Hits $3.92 Billion This June Following Higher Major Taxes Collected Than Last Year The Texas sales tax revenue hit $3.92 billion this June, which was reportedly 6.8% higher than the Texas sales tax revenue in June…
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Lawmakers In North Texas Favors In State Property Taxes Abolition
North Texas Lawmakers are in favor of property taxes statewide abolition. The inconsistent property rights and taxes should be voted on, said lawmakers. North Texas Lawmakers Call for Abolition of Property Tax North Texas Lawmakers are taking a third approach to the issue of property tax relief for North Texans. Republican leaders are split…
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New Texas Bill To Allow Extra Funds For Gulf Coast Protection Projects Vetoed Despite Receiving Support
A new Texas bill aiming to allow extra funds for Gulf Coast protection projects was vetoed despite receiving support. New Texas Bill for Gulf Coast Protection Projects Funding Rejected Over Technical Wording A new Texas bill called House Bill 2416, aiming to provide a funding account for the future protection projects of the Gulf Coast,…
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Texas Utility Help Program Application Opens To Eligible Low-Income Homeowners And Renters ā Check More About It Here!
The Texas Utility Help program application is now open to eligible low-income homeowners and renters. Texas Utility Help Program Application Opens to Provide Financial Assistance for Low-Income Homeowners and Renters The Texas Utility Help program application is now available to provide low-income homeowners and renters with financial assistance to pay for their expenses and bills,…