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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, an independent organization operating the Texas power grid, issued a weather watch because the forecast weather in the state is expected to bring ...
Southeast Texas and part of North Texas are under a flood watch through 1 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Moderate to major river flooding continues today into next week ...
The Robert E. Johnson State Office Building houses the Sunset Advisory Commission. Under the Sunset Act, every state agency (excluding universities, courts, agencies mandated under the Texas Constitution, or those specifically exempted by other legislative action) has a specific date on which it will automatically be abolished unless the legislature passes a bill to continue the agency.
But more than just putting a major damper on early-summer plans, last week's soaking has been yet another gut punch of devastating weather in a year full of ruinous conditions for the Lone Star State.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is a state agency that coordinates Texas's emergency management program.. TDEM implements programs to increase public awareness about threats and hazards, coordinates emergency planning, provides an extensive array of specialized training for emergency responders and local officials, and administers disaster recovery and hazard mitigation ...
The climate in Texas is changing partially due to global warming and rising trends in greenhouse gas emissions. [1] As of 2016, most area of Texas had already warmed by 1.5 °F (0.83 °C) since the previous century because of greenhouse gas emissions by the United States and other countries. [1]
More: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding answers for ongoing power outages Humidity will be high throughout the week. Rain and wet roads may lead to heavier traffic and a more complicated commute.
The Governor appoints the directors of a handful of state agencies, and the Governor exercises direct authority over these offices. [4] Most state agencies are headquartered in Austin. The Texas Administrative Code contains the compiled and indexed regulations of Texas state agencies and is published yearly by the Secretary of State. [5]