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April 23, 2024
Ryan Challenges New Non-Compete Rule Issued by Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
DALLAS (April 23, 2024) – Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is challenging a new rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that outlaws non-compete employment agreements. The Firm’s lawsuit in federal court in Texas is the first challenge to the FTC’s lawless action, which imposes an extraordinary burden on businesses seeking to protect their intellectual property (IP) and retain top talent within the professional services industries. The Firm seeks to prevent the immense, undue burdens the FTC’s rule would impose on service-driven companies of every size nationwide.
From Ryan, LLC
April 24, 2024
Rep. David Spiller Appointed as Co-Chair to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, Texas – State Representative David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has been appointed as Co-Chair to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee. The Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee was created by SB 2627 during the 88th Legislative Session and approved by voters last November as a constitutional amendment.
From Texas House of Representatives
April 24, 2024
Supreme Court Considers Whether EMTALA Conflicts with Idaho's Law Allowing Abortions to Save a Mother's Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Moyle v. United States (consolidated with Idaho v. United States) to determine if the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) conflicts with Idaho's state law that allows abortions in cases when the pregnancy risks the mother's life. The Biden/Harris Administration's interpretation would compel hospital emergency rooms to provide elective abortions not required by EMTALA. This assertion goes well beyond life-saving abortions, turning hospitals into abortion facilities. The Court is expected to issue a decision by the end of its session in June or early July.
From Texas Alliance for Life
April 23, 2024
Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Appointments to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced the appointments of three members of the Texas House of Representatives to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee. Created by Senate Bill 2627 during the 88th Regular Session, the committee will oversee the Texas Energy Fund and provide input and recommendations to the Public Utility Commission of Texas on use of the fund in providing loans for the construction, maintenance and modernization of electric generating facilities to increase reliability across the state.
From The State of Texas Speaker
By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan
April 23, 2024
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Introduce Legislation To Help Heirs’ Property Landowners Prove Ownership and Receive Disaster Relief
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) introduced a two-bill legislative package seeking to assist heirs’ property owners as they seek assistance with disaster relief, clearing title, and estate planning. Heirs’ property is family land inherited without a will or legal documentation of ownership.
From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher
April 22, 2024
Galveston County Announces 2024 Disaster Preparedness Guides
Galveston County, Texas – The new 2024 Galveston County Disaster Preparedness Guides and Disaster Preparedness Kids Guides are now available! Residents can download their free copy of the guide by visiting www.GCOEM.org. Galveston County has distributed more than 20,000 guides and 10,000 kids guides to community groups and partners across the County.
From Galveston County
April 22, 2024
The Order Accuses Billionico CEO Frank Deyle of Being a Member of the Advisory Board of Swiss Valorem Bank, an Organization Recently Named in a Final Enforcement Action
Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to stop an international multilevel marketing scheme offering Texans the opportunity to invest in a digital gold vault. According to the order, Billionico Academy began by promoting itself as an education platform that sold learning modules.
From Texas State Securities Board
April 22, 2024
Harris Co. selected as ‘Solar for All’ grant recipient
Harris County, TX — Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia has issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a nearly $250 million grant award to Harris County (and partner applicants):
From Harris County Precinct 2
By Adrian Garcia Commissioner
April 22, 2024
Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Appointments to the Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan today announced the appointments of five members of the Texas House of Representatives to the Joint Committee to Study the Effects of Media on Minors. Created by House Bill 18 during the 88th Regular Session, the joint legislative committee is tasked with examining the health and developmental effects of exposure to minors of various forms of media, including social media platforms, software applications, mass media, artificial intelligence, mobile devices, computers, video games and virtual and augmented reality.
From The State of Texas Speaker
By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan
April 22, 2024
ICYMI: Sens. Ted Cruz, Mazie Hirono Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Access to the Federal Courts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan and bicameral Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act by unanimous consent. Their bill would transition ten temporary federal judgeships to permanent status in order to maintain the current level of access to the federal court for millions of Americans across the nation.
From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office
April 22, 2024
Inflation Reduction Act Delivers $405.82 Million in Solar for All Funds to Two Texas-Based Entities
Austin, TX – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that two entities in Texas were awarded more than $400 million in funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s $7 billion Solar For All program.
From Sierra Club
April 22, 2024
New Houston Applauds Biden Administration for Awarding Harris County “Game-Changing” Green Energy and Jobs Grant
(Houston, TX) Today, Hany Khalil, Chair of New Economy for Working Houston issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a $249,700,00 million “Solar For All” grant award for Harris County and a coalition of partners in Texas.
From New Economy for Working Houston
April 22, 2024
Travis County Elected Officials to Hold Press Conference on Upholding Voter Values and Democratic Integrit y
AUSTIN, T X Texas State House Representatives and Congressman Lloyd Doggett, will join a press conference to discuss recent judicial actions that h ave far reaching consequences for Travis County and appear designed to undermine the democratic process
From Travis County Democratic Party