Perspectives, analysis, and commentary from Texas voices -- lawmakers, policy experts, business leaders, and citizens.
By James Earl White A surprise attack by the Houthi militia on a heavily trafficked port in the Red Sea is reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East and threatening to send U.S. energy and gas prices even higher.
By Michael A. Davis Texas measures economic strength through job creation, business investment, and population growth.
By Erin Mina Measles does not check a child’s vaccination record before it walks into a Texas classroom.
By Drew Scheberle For the last decade, the United States military has been building an increasingly interconnected national security ecosystem that combines edge technology with domestic manufacturing muscle and a highly skilled workforce.
By Greg Sindelar On October 7, President Donald J. Trump came to San Antonio to make the case that America First policies are strengthening Texas – and the nation.
By Lisa A. Rodriguez For millions of Texans, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is more than a number.
By James Earl White Consumers don’t often get to celebrate the enactment of a new law, but the legislature’s enactment of a right to repair law is one of those moments. This month, Texas became the eighth state to allow consumers the freedom to repair a device without the manufacturer dictating where, how, or at what price the work must be done. Consumers will no longer be held hostage by manufacturers, which must now provide the necessary tools, documentation, and replacement parts if a consumer or technician requests them.
By Mohamad Sam I run an online business in Texas selling eco-friendly products like glass water bottles and cotton grocery bags.
By Dr. Clifford Porter This is the time of year employers, local governments, employees, and individuals are looking at their healthcare renewals and expect double digit insurance premium increases for 2027.
By Lucciana Choueiry Young professionals make up a relatively small part of the Texas state workforce.
By Sam Romain On August 3, Governor Abbott told the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT that no new data center could connect to the Texas grid until the state audits every project in the queue.
By Michael A. Davis Texas lawmakers are right about one thing: children should not have access to intoxicating products.