Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as Texas' Commissioner of Insurance until 2027, bringing her legal and informational resources expertise to the role.

Governor Abbott announces a $30,000 reward for information on the shooting of Commissioner Eddy Betancourt, with suspect Reynaldo Mata-Rios wanted by Texas law enforcement.

Governor Abbott reappoints Contreras, Fullerton, and Veliz to the Texas Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force until 2027, ensuring their expertise continues to support the state's small businesses.

The federal agency that funneled money to NPR and PBS has dissolved, and Austin PBS warns the move will leave a budget hole that could force cuts to local programming.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Col. Omar A. Perea to the state's Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee, with his term expiring on September 1, 2027.

A federal suit from Texas AFT challenges state education probes into teachers' private social posts. The case may set a statewide limit on what educators can say online.

County staff pitched a roughly $60M plan to replace STAR Flight helicopters, saying newer airframes would cut maintenance headaches and operating costs. The swap could take up to two years.

Governor Abbott appoints Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board to help create a business plan for cost-effective medication for public employees.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy and reappointed Ashlie Thomas to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, impacting the state's educational leadership.

Governor Abbott ordered TWC and HHSC to probe potential misuse of child‑care dollars and tighten oversight. Agencies must file progress and final reports in late January and February.

Austin is close to developing John Trevino Park, with plans to request funds from HUD for amenities such as a pavilion and trails while ensuring the protection of cultural heritage.

Protests occurred in Austin over U.S. military actions in Venezuela, including the capture of President Maduro, with mixed responses from American demonstrators and Venezuelan expatriates.

Texas Governor Abbott demands extradition of murder suspect Reynaldo Mata-Rios from Mexico, honoring the late Commissioner Betancourt and seeking justice.