The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

The House State Affairs Committee took up two of the biggest topics that Texans are fired up about right now; data centers and transmission lines.

As the new school year begins, Austin-area public schools are navigating major policy shifts following the 89th legislative session. While House Bill 2 brings new state funding, districts continue to ...

It's the latest step in a rapid turnabout among state and local officials as public sentiment has turned against data centers ...

A growing number of landowners and lawmakers are calling for the Public Utility Commission to delay a $15 billion electric ...

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, Rodney Scott, said a security project construction at Big Bend National ...

Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning. This blog is now closed.

Gov. Gavin Newsom offered his most detailed remarks on data centers, saying companies shouldn't "socialize the cost on the ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week.

Overflowing crowds urge lawmakers to rein in data center development, citing noise, water use, rising electricity bills, and ...

Rita Beving, of Dallas, protests data center expansion at a rally at the Capitol before a Texas Senate Committee on Finance hearing in Austin, Monday, July 27, 2026. People gather on the South Steps ...