Texas is the highest-rated state in another business-climate survey, and Houston ranked among the best cities for economic development. This is the sixth time in a row Texas took the top spot on Development Counsellors International's "Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing" survey. The survey, published every three years since 1996, tracks trends in economic … [Read more...] about Texas has No. 1 business climate
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Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
By Gina Keating Texas Rep. Todd Hunter on Thursday said he will introduce legislation to sharply curb the powers of the Texas Department of Insurance to hike rates on coastal Texans and to force the agency to disclose potential collusion between its commissioners and the insurance industry. Hunter disclosed details of the bill at a lunchtime meeting with business leaders on … [Read more...] about Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
Coastal developer Randall Davis back in business in Houston
Randall Davis, one of the Texas coast's premier developers, is back in business with plans for a luxurious new condo tower in Houston called the Astoria after emerging from the worst recession since the Great Depression as well as Hurricanes Ike and Dolly in 2008. Davis built the stellar Diamond Beach and Emerald condo towers in Galveston and the Sapphire towers in South Padre … [Read more...] about Coastal developer Randall Davis back in business in Houston