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Texas oil and natural gas industry pays record $27.3 billion in state and local taxes, state royalties

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2024–the highest total in Texas history–shattering last year’s record by almost

Waxahachie City Council official minutes – Dec. 16

Below in PDF format are the official minutes for the Waxahachie City Council’s Dec. 16 meeting. The minutes were approved at the council’s Jan. 6 meeting. Highlights of the minutes include: • council approval of a batch plant and outdoor storage use at 1220 Solon Road (5-0 vote) • special

TWC announces 2025 Texas Conference for Employers schedule

TWC announces 2025 Texas Conference for Employers schedule

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, kicking off in January. Sponsored by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a wealth of resources. Attendees can learn about the

Harrison pre-files bills for 89th Legislature

As of Friday, Jan. 3, state Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) had pre-filed 43 bills for the upcoming 89th Legislature, which kicks off at the state Capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continues through Monday, June 2. Across the Legislature to date, the House has seen 1,720 pre-filed

A photo of the Texas state capitol building.

Legislative Day in Austin

Leadership Ellis County and other organizations are hosting a Legislative Day in Austin. Tickets are available now for the trip, which is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 19. “Join us in representing the Waxahachie business community and all of Ellis County as we work together to build a thriving region for

Record-breaking employment celebrated by Texas in 2024

Governor Greg Abbott on Dec. 20 celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the state again broke all records for the number of Texans working. November jobs reports show Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas also set new record

Texas starts the new year with 2.9 million business entities

AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced that Texas begins the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas. As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year.