Texas AG Ken Paxton has issued new school safety guidance, mandating panic alarms, armed security, mental-health training, and parent notification systems.

Williamson County received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's, reflecting its strong financial management and surplus reserves, allowing it to issue $160 million in road bonds and $167 million in notes.

Starting fall 2025, UT Austin will require standardized test scores for admissions, a policy it had suspended since 2020 due to the pandemic, and will implement changes to enhance holistic review.

Brian Platt withdrew from the Austin city manager race, continuing in his current role in Kansas City, leaving two other candidates competing for the Austin position.

District Attorney José Garza defeated challenger Jeremy Sylestine in Travis County's Democratic primary, affirming Garza's progressive approach amid critique from conservative voices.

Todd Parton has been appointed as Leander's new city manager, starting April 16, with a salary of $275,000. He has 19 years of experience and was chosen after a national search.

Protesters rallied at the Texas Capitol against the immigration enforcement bill SB 4, criticizing it for racial profiling and questioning its constitutionality. The bill's effect was delayed by the Supreme Court.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department introduces new regulations for spotted seatrout, including a reduced daily bag limit and size restrictions, to protect the species. Public feedback on a tag system for oversized trout is sought.

A federal court granted Texas AG Ken Paxton a preliminary injunction against President Biden's halting of border wall construction, securing $1.4 billion for the project.

Texas AG Paxton wins a court decision against pornography companies over age-verification law HB 1181, while a compulsory health warning mandate was struck down by the court.

The Lakeway City Council reduced a parks bond from $24.6 million to $22 million after community feedback and is also addressing water conservation concerns and public safety with a license plate reader trial.

The Austin Independent School District introduced a new enrollment system causing waitlist concerns for some parents and prioritizing vulnerable students by law.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has announced a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration to assess wildfire damage and potentially provide federal disaster assistance.