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89th Legislature: Bills affecting employers

The 2025 general session of the Texas Legislature resulted in several bills that will impact employers, the most important of which appear below in a list prepared by William T. Simmons, who serves as legal counsel to Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Joe Esparza. The list is organized into subject areas

Abbott announces $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced more than $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 22 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. Since 2015, Abbott has awarded more than $57 million in Texas Talent Connection grants. The current grants include

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated Texas being recognized with the state’s 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024. Texas has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 20 years of

Protecting our children: Preventing pediatric heat stroke in vehicles

As temperatures rise across Texas, the risk of pediatric heat stroke due to children being left in vehicles becomes a pressing concern. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is committed to educating parents, guardians and caregivers across the state on the danger of pediatric heatstroke. According to the

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

Are you interested in becoming a federal contractor? The Small Business Administration is hosting several upcoming webinars that will provide information on how to do federal government contracting, which represents a big opportunity for small business growth. Certification programs help small business owners compete for and win federal contracts. Through

Protecting your skin in summer: Understanding SPF and sunscreen

As summer heats up, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is more important than ever. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encourages Ellis County residents to prioritize their skin health by understanding SPF and sunscreen basics. “Applying sunscreen daily is one of the simplest ways to protect

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Wednesday, July 2

Ozone Action Day The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels