LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tribune, the statewide, nonpartisan public service digital news organization, will host industry experts, community leaders and local lawmakers from across Texas for a special event, The Future of Rural Texas. This is a free, open-to-the-public gathering dedicated to unpacking the future of rural Texas. The event will take place in […]

AUSTIN — After Winter Storm Uri caused mass power outages, widespread misery, and humiliation for our state and our grid, I tasked my team with creating a comprehensive plan to help inform the public and lawmakers about the scope of the challenge and the breadth of the potential solutions. The result was the Texas P.O.W.E.R. (Proper […]

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Nestled comfortably in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg has become well known for its peaceful ambiance and high-quality wines. This increased attention has promoted Texas Hill Country tourism and helped propel the Lone Star state to among the top five wine-producing states in the U.S., with an annual economic value of $13.1 billion. […]