In a letter to the Japanese Prime Minister, Governor Abbott expressed his "full support" for Texas Central and urged Japan to complete its final negotiations. The railroad does not yet have permission from the federal government to begin construction.
The proposed high-speed rail project spearheaded by Texas Central has suffered financial strains because of coronavirus, and may receive federal funding.
An appellate court ruled that the proposed Texas Central high-speed train from Dallas to Houston can exercise the power of eminent domain.
This week — Governor Abbott hints alcohol-to-go permanence, legislators continue to call for salons to reopen, and nursing home resources are advocated for.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
