State of Texas - State Legislative Offices

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Why FSU might finally be headed back to national relevance

Thanks to seven key transfer portal additions and a pair of five-star commitments, the Seminoles’ long-term future looks better than it has in years.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

How state governments are reimagining American public housing

States are remembering that they can own housing, too.

Bring Solar to Your State's Government Buildings

To avoid catastrophic climate change we must keep fossil fuels in the ground and rapidly transition to renewable energy. A concrete step we can take toward a sustainable energy system would be installing solar panels on government buildings.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

Patient Engagement: 3 Lessons Learned from Consumer & Service Industries

To better engage their patients digitally, healthcare can learn three valuable lessons from the consumer products and service industries,

Hidden facts about sources of revenues

Financial policymakers face lots of challenges. They have to formulate various kinds of policies within a stipulated budget.

State government empowered to build new green energy projects

Language in the budget empowers the state Power Authority to get into the business of developing new renewable energy projects.

Marketing Practices and Consumer Protection Litigation: Pharma and Firearms

State governments are getting creative with consumer protection laws in order to take a crack at industries that traditionally have concerned...

Should Your Company Invest in Identity Theft Protection?

Identity Theft Protection is one of the fastest growing voluntary benefits, but is it worth it? Learn the risks of identity theft for you and your business.

How to Invest and Pay Off Debt

When preparing for your financial future, learn how you can find a way to balance both debt repayment and saving or investing for big, important goals.

Why You Should Invest in Outdoor Security Camera Protection

Learn the differences between outdoor security cameras and indoor security cameras and which is appropriate for your business.

Insurance or Asset Protection: Which is Best?

Deciding between insurance or asset protection shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Both play important roles in protecting any real estate investor from losses and lawsuits. Learn the benefits of reinforcing your asset protection plan with insurance.

Self-Settled Spendthrifts, Illusions and Shams: When an Asset Protection Trust Affords No Protection

Essential considerations for judgment creditors seeking to attack offshore asset protection trusts.