December - January
The Good for Texas Tour: Supply Chains
As part of his latest Good for Texas statewide tour, Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited several companies and an international bridge to learn about supply chains and the flow of goods.
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December - January
Cybersecurity and Texas
Recent large-scale cyberattacks, including those targeting supply chains, have been costly. This month, we look at cybersecurity and how Texas is stepping up to prevent cyberattacks.
November
Rare Earth Elements
Smartphones, TV and computer screens, manufacturing equipment and military systems — these are a few of the products and areas requiring rare earth elements. Although 80 percent of these critical elements were imported from China in 2019, Texas is now at the forefront of decreasing U.S. reliance on rare earths imports.
November
Texas Craft Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries
Craft alcohol producers may be small and independent, but they pour their share into the Texas economy through jobs, tourism and sales at bars and restaurants as well as grocery and liquor stores. Despite pandemic setbacks, they appear once again to be cultivating success.
October
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Winter Storm Uri
Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 unleashed a week of snow and ice that accumulated into financial, agricultural and natural resource losses across the state. During and after Uri, Texans pulled together on the ground, while the Texas House and Senate addressed the storm’s disruptions through legislation intended to mitigate future problems and shore up the state’s complex power grid.
September
Lawmakers Tackle Long-Term Obligations
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has called attention to the state’s long-term financial obligations since taking office in 2015. Lawmakers recently addressed his concerns — an important step in maintaining Texas’ high credit ratings.
September
Regular Session Wrap-Up of the Texas 87th Legislature
Despite grappling with a pandemic and historic winter storm, legislators remained undaunted. They filed 6,927 bills, of which 1,073 passed, as they worked to balance the state’s budget.
August
The Texas Bullion Depository
With nearly 1,000 accounts averaging $140,000 in value and a permanent facility completed in January 2020, the Texas Bullion Depository aims for a global presence.
August
Giving Taxpayers Easier Access to Court
Thanks to legislation passed during the regular session, taxpayers no longer need to pay disputed taxes before getting their day in court.
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