A Waco justice of the peace filed a federal lawsuit asking judges to overturn the 2015 same‑sex marriage ruling and to block state discipline after refusing to officiate same‑sex weddings.

The Texas Supreme Court declined to review Austin’s voter‑backed marijuana decriminalization law, leaving an appeals‑court injunction in place and the measure effectively blocked for now.

Mayor Craig Morgan of Round Rock highlighted the city's investments in infrastructure and services, including transportation projects and public safety enhancements, at the Chamber's Power Lunch.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five TV manufacturers for using ACR technology to allegedly spy on viewers without consent, raising privacy and security concerns.

A Hearst review found former Texas lawmakers are still spending leftover campaign funds on luxury meals, hotel stays and consultants amid lax rules.

A Texas Secretary of State software overhaul left the candidate portal incomplete, forcing San Antonio party leaders and election staff to patch missing filings ahead of the March primary.

State records show DPS logged 110 people who tried to change the sex on their IDs; officials have not explained what they plan to do with the data.

Frank Cooksey, former Austin mayor and longtime Barton Springs advocate, died at 92. He was a central figure in the city’s environmental and progressive politics.

Texas leaders Abbott and Patrick have presented different property tax relief plans, with Patrick pushing for increased homestead exemptions and Abbott advocating for the elimination of school district taxes.

Federal and state lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss a 16‑year consent decree after Texas says it overhauled 13 state supported living centers.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints new members with diverse expertise to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, including those with backgrounds in optometry, law, construction, and accounting.

Texas has sent additional emergency management personnel to help Alaska recover from a typhoon, as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

Austin asked staff to draft a gender‑inclusive restroom plan as Texas’ new bathroom law takes effect, setting up a clash between legal risk and protecting trans residents.