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Joint Statement of Texas Landowner Counsel

July 31, 2026On the Public Utility Commission’s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Process for 765-kV Transmission Lines AUSTIN, Texas. We are attorneys who, together, have represented hundreds of landowners in transmission line proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 84.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
Premium Buck Hunt This is the ultimate deer hunting opportunity - take aim at a mature trophy white-tailed buck in West Texas.

Premium Buck Hunt This is the ultimate deer hunting opportunity - take aim at a mature trophy white-tailed buck in West Texas.

Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising

AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state.

Keeping up with the Commissioners

County Commissioner's Meeting Notes - August 3, 2026 The County Commissioner's meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by County Judge Jody Fauley. All four Commissioners were present as well as the County Clerk, County Treasurer and the County Sheriff.
PHOTOGRAPH: Roger D. Hamrick (right} is presented with a distinguished SCV Bronze Cross by Commander Michael Oliver. The Bronze Cross and accompanying proclamation stand as lasting testimony of the camp’s gratitude and esteem for Compatriot Hamrick’s meritorious service.

PHOTOGRAPH: Roger D. Hamrick (right} is presented with a distinguished SCV Bronze Cross by Commander Michael Oliver. The Bronze Cross and accompanying proclamation stand as lasting testimony of the camp’s gratitude and esteem for Compatriot Hamrick’s meritorious service.

Local SCV Camp honors Compatriot for restoring ancestor’s grave and Wilderness Cemetery

Lampasas, Texas — Salt Works Camp No. 2353 of the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, recognized one of its own this week for outstanding work in preserving Confederate heritage.
Photo taken at the Senate Hearing | Courtesy of Judge Jody Fauley

Photo taken at the Senate Hearing | Courtesy of Judge Jody Fauley

Lt. Gov. Patrick and Chairman Schwertner Call on PUC to Deny 765kV Applications

765kV Hearing / By Dave ClarkOn Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Senate Business & Commerce Committee completed their Hearing on the Texas Electric Grid and 765kV transmission lines. The marathon hearing lasted 15 hours and 24 minutes, from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, until 12:24 a.m. Thursday.