Hays County delayed a vote on a proposal to pause approvals for large, water‑intensive data centers as drought tightens local supplies and leaders press the state for authority.

More than 500 hospitals nationwide were warned for failing to publish required price files, including 42 in Texas. Regulators say the gaps could trigger fines of roughly $2M a year for the largest hospitals.

At a Pease Elementary campaign stop, Gina Hinojosa launched Team Texas Public Schools and pledged to halt state takeovers, saying local communities should decide their schools' futures.

At an Austin hearing Thursday, lawmakers clashed over whether HB 2127's broad preemption is being enforced or ignored. The debate could prompt new enforcement tools ahead of the 2027 session.

At a packed Plano rally, James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of steering friends into a tech investment and used the AG’s 2015 indictment to make corruption central to the race. The exchanges sharpen the stakes in a nationally watched Senate contest.

Austin boosted the senior and disabled homestead exemption $12,000 to $204,000, preserving relief for many older homeowners while nudging typical city bills up slightly. The change trims taxable value and shifts a small cost onto other homeowners.

After a packed meeting in San Marcos, Crystal Clear SUD tabled a proposed water agreement for the Palomino Alpha data center amid fierce public concern over water use and local impacts.

Redrawn maps pushed South Texas House races into the fall — and the extra turnout may help James Talarico’s Senate bid.

San Marcos will launch a city‑run EMS on Oct. 1, 2026, appointing Jill Rosales and budgeting about $9 million for the department’s first year. The phased plan prioritizes current SMHCEMS staff to keep coverage steady.

Jane Nelson announced she'll step down as Texas secretary of state effective July 17 after more than three years leading the office. The governor has not named a replacement.

Rep. Greg Casar wants an AI token-and-compute tax to fund a WPA-style jobs program for workers displaced by automation.

A near-eight-hour Austin hearing erupted after a TCOLE official floated encouraging consolidation of local police agencies — drawing swift pushback from unions and local chiefs.

Gov. Abbott joined Davie Defense to break ground on a $1B Gulf Copper overhaul that officials say will build U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers and bring thousands of jobs to the Texas Gulf Coast.