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Business is Booming: Nearly 3 Million Entities Now Registered in Texas

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Texas kicks off 2025 with nearly 3 million active business entities, reflecting a strong economic climate that attracts both local and out-of-state entrepreneurs, says Secretary of State Jane Nelson. Meanwhile, former Governor Rick Perry discusses his push for psychedelic treatments on the largest podcast platform in the world, while military bases across the U.S. increase security following recent terror-related threats.

Today’s Insights:

  • Business is Booming: Nearly 3 Million Entities Now Registered in Texas

  • Ibogaine: Former Governor Rick Perry’s Push for Healing Veterans

  • Security Measures Heightened at Joint Base San Antonio

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Business is Booming: Nearly 3 Million Entities Now Registered in Texas

Texas has kicked off 2025 on the heels of a booming business scene. As of January 1, the state boasts 2,928,688 active business registrations, a significant jump of 125,329 from last year. Secretary of State Jane Nelson credits Texas’ strong economic climate, which continues to attract both local entrepreneurs and out-of-state companies looking to expand. The largest category is in-state limited liability companies, which number over 2 million. With the number of business entities growing rapidly, the Secretary of State’s office handled over 12 million interactions with businesses in 2024, reflecting the state's dynamic economic growth.

“As Texas continues to grow and attract more economic development, the Secretary of State’s office is committed to providing quality service to all those who file with our agency.”

- Secretary of State Jane Nelson

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Ibogaine: Former Governor Rick Perry’s Push for Healing Veterans

Former Governor Rick Perry has been a vocal supporter of plant-based medicine, especially psychedelics like ibogaine, which he believes could be a groundbreaking treatment for veterans struggling with PTSD, addiction, and other mental health challenges. On The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Perry spoke about the potential of ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic derived from a Central African shrub, to help individuals regain their lives. Despite its current classification as a Schedule I drug, ibogaine is being researched for its ability to address issues like addiction and brain trauma. Perry’s advocacy for psychedelics dates back to 2006 when he met Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, whose recovery journey sparked his interest in alternative treatments. He’s now partnering with W. Bryan Hubbard of the American Ibogaine Initiative to raise awareness and push for reform. Perry is optimistic that with the right leadership in the incoming Trump administration, including figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz, there may be a real opportunity to shift public perception and move ibogaine into mainstream medical use.

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Security Measures Heightened at Joint Base San Antonio

Joint Base San Antonio, the nation’s largest joint military base, has taken decisive action to tighten security by suspending its Trusted Traveler program and enforcing stricter ID checks for all entrants. The heightened measures, announced Friday, follow two violent incidents on January 1 involving an Army veteran in New Orleans and an active-duty Green Beret in Las Vegas, although the base has not confirmed any connection. JBSA, a critical hub employing over 68,000 people, plays a major role in Texas’s economy and is understandably taking measures needed to ensure the safety of all on base. Similar measures were adopted at other bases, including two Space Force installations in Colorado Springs, with no timeline provided for lifting the restrictions.

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