Two federal lawsuits challenge Census methods and who gets counted, raising the prospect of altered congressional seats and federal funding for Texas. Courts will decide whether privacy tools or noncitizens stay in the apportionment count.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints six new members to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority board, with terms ending in 2027 and 2028, aiming to impact agricultural growth and diversification.

Governor Abbott appoints Lemuel Williams, Jr., David Lewis, and Valerie Vargas Cardenas to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board to enhance the organization's efforts in aiding low-income Texans with affordable housing.

Council members asked for refreshed cost estimates after architects warned delays could add steep annual escalation to a proposed Justice Center.

Governor Abbott has awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Texas State Technical College to support semiconductor workforce training.

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.