Rep. Tom Oliverson is running for Texas House Speaker, challenging the incumbent, Dade Phelan. This comes as Phelan faces a primary runoff. Oliverson criticized the House’s current state and proposed changes, garnering both support and criticism.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Multi Media, LLC, and Hammy Media for breaching the state's age verification laws by allowing minors to access adult content.

Justin Dyer is named the new dean of the UT Austin School of Civic Leadership, set to develop the institution further.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the Biden Administration over a pause on LNG export approvals, arguing it hurts the state's economy and violates the constitution.

Austin faces a potential increase in homelessness as federal ARPA funds expiring in 2026 currently sustain its homelessness prevention programs. Only $11.2 million of $100 million has been spent, raising concerns over future funding.

Austin ISD Police Department introduces a new motorcycle unit to increase campus security and comply with Texas HB3, which requires armed officers at schools. The unit starts with 35 officers, with plans to double the force.

The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce now features a display on the history of the Washington Anderson House, enlightening visitors on the legacy of its builder, a Texas Revolution veteran.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals halted the enforcement of Texas Senate Bill 4, leading the Austin Police Department to direct officers not to enforce it while the legal battle continues.

Nicole Villalpando won the Texas Medical Association's Anson Jones Award for her article on a lifesaving EMS program in Travis County, highlighting field whole blood transfusions.

A Stockdale, Texas resident won a $17.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot and chose a $10,081,454.18 lump sum payout. The winning ticket was sold in Odessa. Other Texans also won million-dollar prizes in Powerball and Mega Millions.

A trial is set for May 28-30 over funding disputes involving Austin's Project Connect, while the Texas AG seeks to dismiss its funding plans as possibly unlawful.

Governor Abbott announces the first members of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee to bolster Texas as a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

The Williamson County Purchasing Department won the 2023 AEP Award from NPI, marking its 24th consecutive win, recognizing its procurement excellence.