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Governor Abbott celebrates launch Of NYSE Texas

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), of plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be headquartered in Dallas. “Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will

Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

To help Texans better understand Texas tax revenue, the Comptroller's office has updated Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide (PDF). The report provides a graphic-rich overview of major state and local taxes, including historical collections and estimates of future revenue growth. The guide, which features a tablet-friendly design

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Ribbon cutting: The Graily

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for The Graily, a newly renovated historic wedding and event venue, located at 716 Dunaway St. in Waxahachie.

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Do a home inventory now; get your insurance claim paid faster later

(Texas Department of Insurance) – Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or disaster. Most insurance companies will want a record of lost or damaged items before they pay a claim. Many companies have apps

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County requests new district court from Texas Legislature

Ellis County, TX – At their regular meeting on February 4th, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Texas Legislature to create a new judicial district court for Ellis County. Addressed to Senators Bob Hall and Brian Birdwell, as well as District 10 Representative Brian Harrison, the

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Texas Water Foundation, Texas Rural Funders call for collaboration to address gaps

AUSTIN – Texas Water Foundation and Texas Rural Funders have released a new report highlighting urgent workforce challenges affecting Texas' water and broadband infrastructure sectors. The report highlights how labor shortages in these fields threaten the state’s economic growth and community well-being, especially in rural areas. It also provides

Title insurance rates to decrease 10%

The Commissioner of Insurance has ordered a decrease in title insurance rates statewide. The 10% reduction will take effect later this year. Read the order (PDF). Cassie Brown, the state insurance commissioner, said the reduction will save Texas consumers an estimated $238 million a year in title premiums. “Every time