Clark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of ...

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An arctic blast has enveloped Texas, plunging temperatures well below freezing in many regions of the state. Despite the ...

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Texas lawmakers are considering significant reforms to the state's lottery system, with the possibility of discontinuing the ...

Oilmen against limits on oil production attacked a state representative at the Stephen F. Austin hotel in 1933. The attack ...

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The earthquake struck an area where the Texas Railroad Commission has worked to curb wastewater injection -- a practice it ...

Can electric providers be held grossly negligent for prolonged blackouts during 2021's winter storm? The Texas Supreme Court ...

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A new report showed that the Texas infrastructure faces challenges. The report identified critical needs across the state, including in Harris County.