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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.

State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office recently distributed monthly sales tax revenue to local governments. Statewide, the office sent $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December to cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts. The allocations in total represented 6.8% more than what was

The Waxahachie City Hall project site.

Waxahachie City Hall steel bid approved

The Waxahachie City Council recently approved an $892,316 early release bid package with Turner Construction Company for steel relating to the ongoing city hall project. Four bids were received for the work, which includes the fabrication and erection of structural steel for what will be a new three-story structure.

Waxahachie City Council official minutes – Dec. 2

Below (in PDF format) are the official minutes for the Waxahachie City Council’s Dec. 2 meeting. The minutes were approved at the council’s Dec. 16 meeting. Highlights of the minutes include: • the council’s 3-2 vote to deny a special use permit that would have allowed a convenience

Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council announced

Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council announced

On December 4, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott launched the Small Business Freedom Council to review government efficiency for Texas businesses. This council will produce a report identifying ways to cut unnecessary government regulations that impede small business formation and growth. The Governor has instructed the Office of Small Business Assistance