Jennifer Ransom Rice

Texas Lyceum: Economic Recovery Forum

The Texas Lyceum recently hosted an online economic recovery forum on Texas and COVID-19.  Click to watch Dale Craymer, President, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, LLC; Linda McMahon, President and CEO, The Real Estate Council; Alex Meade, Senior Vice President, Texas Regional Bank; and James R. Huffines, JRH Partners LLC; with moderator Roberto Coronado, Senior Vice President in …

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Governor Abbott Appoints New Finance Commission Chair and Members

On April 6, Governor Abbott appointed Phillip Holt to Chairman of the Finance Commission of Texas. He has served on the Finance Commission since 2016.  Mr. Holt is Vice-President of Conn’s Home Plus. On the same day, Governor Abbott appointed Larry Long to be a public member of the Finance Commission of Texas. Mr. Long is owner …

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What is an “essential” business? Counties differ on who who should work during shelter in place

With Gov. Greg Abbott resisting calls for a statewide stay-at-home order, local officials are tasked with deciding which businesses and employees are essential. This strategy means the rules differ from county to county, and many employees are confused about why they’re being called in to work. By Sami Sparber, Texas Tribune Shelter in place and …

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Analysis: Coronavirus and local control in Texas/Texas Tribune

Without broader statewide orders for Texans to stay at home, local officials — and local circumstances — have made the state a patchwork of responses to the new coronavirus. By Ross Ramsey Only three COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the 22 counties in state Rep. Drew Springer’s North Texas House district, and he said …

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April 3 Valley Meeting – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

In light of the current COVID situation and Governor Abbott’s recent proclamation prohibiting groups of 10 or more gathering, we have decided to CANCEL our April 3 TLDA Membership meeting until further notice.  We will continue to assess guidelines and will reschedule at a later date once more information is available. As of now, our …

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