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Energy expert criticizes Texas wind investment: '$51.5 billion of that investment was waste'

Bill Peacock, policy director of The Energy Alliance, recently criticized the number of state funds that Texas has invested in renewable energy sources in a June 11 tweet.


'Both party platforms call for eliminating corporate welfare': Expiring Chapter 313 provisions have reduced tax revenue by $10.8 billion

Texas Chapter 313 provisions are currently scheduled to terminate by the end of 2022 after legislation to extend them failed to clear the Senate's last session, according to a report by the Lone Star Standard.


Cruz reveals interest in running for president in 2024, predicts an 'enormous base of support'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has indicated an interest in running for president again in 2024, amid rumors that former President Donald Trump may also run, according to a Spectrum News report.


Wallethub ranks Austin as 6th best city for vegans and vegetarians

The city of Austin has been named one of the top cities for vegans and vegetarians in 2021.


'It will continue to grow': Austin's new city council district map reveals rising Asian population

Austin is on the verge of creating a district with almost one-third Asian residents, following the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's approval of new district maps from the city council, according to a report by KUT.


Despite what critics call 'a childish, desperate move,' Texas Dems continue earning per diems in absentia

Dozens of Texas House Democrats who have left the state in order to prevent the majority-holding Republicans from enacting legislation during a special session convened by Gov. Greg Abbott are still collecting their per diem, according to the Wall Street Journal.


Texas PUC says 'a full overhaul and redesign of this market' is coming

The Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has indicated that the state's electricity infrastructure and market will face significant adjustments in the aftermath of February's widespread outages, according to a report by Energy Wire.