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Texas’s required car inspections are abolished by a measure signed by Governor Abbott
A measure that would remove the yearly vehicle inspection mandatory for the majority of automobiles in Texas was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday. House Bill 3297, which was passed by Texas lawmakers just recently, abolished car inspections in up to 17 of the state’s counties. Residents of Texas’ greatest number of counties will…
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TRS Retirees To Receive Up To $7,500 Direct Payment Under New Senate Bill in Texas
Several TRS retirees expect to receive up to $7,500 in direct payments under the new senate bill in Texas. Texas TRS Retirees Will Expect More Than $1 Billion in Relief Under Senate Bill 10 Several Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS) retirees will expect more than $1 billion in relief under Senate Bill 10, which will…
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Property Tax Cut That Aims To Provide Relief To Property, Business Owners In Texas To Have Another Session
Property tax cut aiming to provide relief to several property and business owners in Texas will have another session. Proposed Property Tax Cut in Texas Will Provide Property Tax Relief and Eliminate School Property Taxes A new proposed property tax cut in Texas will provide property tax relief to several property and business owners, which…
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Texas’s emergency license plate restriction is enacted by Governor Greg Abbott
It’s official: Texas would no longer issue temporary paper license plates. Rep. Craig Goldman’s HB718 was enacted into law Monday afternoon by Governor Greg Abbott. Paper labels have been historically held responsible for widespread fraud in the state. The issue was initially brought to light by CBS News Texas in 2017. Critics claim that it’s…
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Secures $181,717 in Refunds and Bill Credits for Consumers in Q3 2023
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has announced that it successfully obtained refunds and bill credits totaling $181,717.26 for customers during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 (March to May 2023). The Public Utility Commission of Texas, a regulatory agency responsible for overseeing electric, water, and telecommunications services This achievement was made possible through…
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Texas Businessman Indicted in Federal Case for Fraudulent Mortgage Loans
The indictment, which was unsealed on Friday, comes after a lengthy investigation conducted by the FBI. Paul, a real estate developer, was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. Nate Paul, a prominent Texas businessman, has been charged in a federal case for allegedly making false statements to mortgage lenders in order to secure loans totaling…
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Undocumented immigrants in Texas may receive monthly payments of $500
A recent county program designed to help low-income families may provide certain illegal immigrants in Texas with $500 checks per month for an entire year and a half. Houston’s Harris County, which involves it, voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve a trial program that will give people with low incomes monthly payments in cash. The…
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Abbott says Texas will use buoys to prevent Rio Grande crossings
To stop people from crossing the Rio Grande unlawfully, Texas officials will start installing chains of specially made buoys, Governor Greg Abbott stated on Thursday. Abbott announced the development at a Capitol ceremony in which he issued 6 border security-related bills, such as a bill that gives federal agents more authority to detain and seek…
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Life Expectancy in Texas Reveals Stark Disparities and Declining Trends, New Report Shows
A study conducted using the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has identified the counties with the shortest life expectancy in Texas. Life expectancy in Texas has been a topic of concern as recent data shows certain counties in the state have lower life expectancies compared to…
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Retired Teachers To Expect Increased Benefits In Texas Following The Passing Of New Bill
Retired teachers will expect increased benefits following the passing of the new bill in Texas. Retired Teachers in Texas Will Receive Increased One-Time Payments of Up To $7,500 Following the Passing of the New Bill Several retired teachers in Texas would expect to receive an increase in a one-time payment of up to $7,500 if…