With advances in meteorology, emergency management software and communications technology, state and local officials feel better prepared for the next big hurricane. This is part of our “Road From Rita” series, a collaboration with the Beaumont Enterprise.
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Transportation
Border Toll Roads Face Enforcement Issues
As El Paso prepares to open new toll roads, officials’ inability to mail bills to Mexican drivers means only U.S. drivers will be required to pay.
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State Government
Texas Racing Commission Closed, Tracks Suspend Races
The Texas Racing Commission ceased operations Tuesday and directed racetracks to stop all live and broadcast racing, according to the agency.
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Racing Commission Future Still Unclear
Unless lawmakers come up with a deal soon to keep it funded, the Texas Racing Commission is prepared to close down tomorrow. That means all Texas racetracks will be forced to close as well.
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With Court Case Comes Questions on Commercial Appraisals
Also, the governor says he hasn’t talked to the attorney general in weeks.
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State Government
Defying Pressure, Regulators Uphold Historical Racing
In a victory for racetracks and a rebuff to state lawmakers, the Texas Racing Commission on Tuesday declined to outlaw historical racing in the state.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Parents Guaranteed Right to Bury Stillborn Babies
Moved by the story of an Amarillo family, legislators passed a new law that will guarantee parents the right to the remains of their stillborn children. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
State to Ride Herd on Failing Schools
If school district leaders can’t fix failing schools, the state may strip their authority under a new law effective Sept. 1. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
New Law Helps Tackle Health Agency Woes
After being accused of corruption, inefficiency and incompetence, the state health agency’s Office of Inspector General is trying to get back on track, and hopes a new law will clarify and streamline its fraud investigations. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Otto Explains Maritime Museum Money Mixup
The mystery of a seemingly abandoned nautical appropriation in the state budget became clearer Tuesday, with a key legislator saying the $200,000 intended for a non-existent maritime museum got tangled in a miscommunication.