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Gov. Abbott Lifts COVID Restrictions, Broadband and Winter Storm Legislation Moves Forward

3/5/21
Week In Review Governor Greg Abbott took executive action on COVID-19 protocols. Legislative hearings continued in response to Winter Storm Uri, and lawmakers introduced new broadband policy…
Economic Development

Houston Ranks Among Top 10 Startup Metros

3/4/21
The fastest growing and most diverse city in the nation is also one of the top places for startup activity.  A recent ranking from Roofstock, an online real estate investment platform, ranks Houston…
Economic Development

Houston First in TX to Expand Contracting with LGBT Businesses

3/4/21
Houston is the first city in Texas – and one of the largest in the country – to expand municipal contracting and procurement opportunities with LGBT-owned businesses. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner…
Digital Technology

Rice's D2K Lab Offers Companies Free Data Science Assistance

3/3/21
Businesses and organizations in the Houston region looking to better understand their data to help make smarter decisions have a resource at Rice University.  Rice’s Center for Transforming Data to…
Digital Technology

Texas Led Nation in Economic Development Wins in 2020, According to Site Selection

3/1/21
Texas continues to dominate the nation when it comes to total economic development project wins, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lone Star State took the top spot for the ninth…
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Lawmakers Respond to Winter Storm Uri, Governor Prioritizes ERCOT Reform and Winterization

2/26/21
Week In Review Legislators' attention was focused squarely on the response to last week's severe winter weather. Legislative hearings are expected to continue with legislation to follow. Governor…
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