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Texas just weakened the rules on data centers. They pay less, you pay more.

Texas PUC adopts softened rules on data center interconnection The Public Utility Commission of Texas backed off the standards it proposed in March, eliminating a non-refundable interconnection fee and extending energization milestone deadlines.

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Texans deserve justice system that protects families, not insurance companies We need real insurance reform. Weakening the system doesn’t make families safer or more financially secure. It makes them more vulnerable, our guest columnist writes.

“If a host is trying to take you off of the site, that’s a red flag.”

The Receipts: Austin man says Airbnb host canceled stay days before trip Planning a trip can quickly turn into a scramble when a short-term rental host cancels at the last minute, and consumer advocates say what guests do next can de

"The truth is simple: The civil justice system is the only place where Texans can stand on equal footing with powerful interests."

Texans deserve justice system that protects families, not insurance companies We need real insurance reform. Weakening the system doesn’t make families safer or more financially secure. It makes them more vulnerable, our guest columnist writes.

"The reality is that Texas families are paying more for auto and homeowners insurance today because insurers have raised rates while reaping record profits. We need real insurance reform, not more so-called tort reform in Texas."

Texans deserve justice system that protects families, not insurance companies We need real insurance reform. Weakening the system doesn’t make families safer or more financially secure. It makes them more vulnerable, our guest columnist writes.

Find out if a data center is coming to your neighborhood.

Search Texas data centers by location These resources can help you locate data centers that are planned or operating in your community and who regulates them.

"As autonomous vehicle companies continue to expand fleets in North Texas, other motorists and police officers are encountering traffic incidents with no person to blame."

Who gets a ticket if a Waymo breaks the law in Dallas? What to know In Dallas, Waymo vehicles have caused roadblocks during emergency situations and disrupted traffic flow near event centers.

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Your auto policy was used to spy on you.

How a $1 Texas insurance fee funded thousands of Flock cameras The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand the Flock network across Texas. Some lawmakers say that wasn’t the intent.