Texas ended its in-state tuition for undocumented students following a DOJ lawsuit, a move faced by opposition from state Democrats and concern for the affected students' educational costs.

Legislative disagreements in Texas have stalled a bill to replace the STAAR test with three shorter exams, as lawmakers couldn't resolve differences over test design and school ratings systems.

The Texas Senate approved a $338 billion budget, with funding increases for property tax relief, education, and infrastructure, awaiting Gov. Abbott's signature.

The Texas Senate has passed SB 3070, which would shift the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo from the Texas Lottery Commission to the TDLR, pending Governor Greg Abbott's signature.

Police Chief Jason O'Malley of Pflugerville retired suddenly amid an ongoing administrative investigation. The city has appointed Lt. Chet Vronka as interim chief.

The Texas Supreme Court has allowed AG Ken Paxton to investigate Annunciation House, an El Paso migrant shelter, overturning a lower court's decision to block document handover and potential shelter closure.

Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn in early GOP primary polls for the Texas Senate race in 2026, with strong Republican voter recognition and favorability, with potential impacts on the general elections and room for surprises from lesser-known candidates.

Texas passed a bill redefining gender on state documents as the biological sex at birth, with potential impacts on the trans and intersex communities.

Texas lawmakers face a deadline for passing key legislation, including drag performances, self-driving car regulations, and school library oversight bills.

Texas advances Trey's Law banning NDAs in sexual abuse civil cases, inspired by Trey Carlock's story and aimed at enhancing survivor transparency and justice.

The Texas House passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms, with state-funded defense for legal challenges. Critics raise Establishment Clause concerns.

The Texas Senate passed an $8.5 billion public school funding bill, with provisions for pay raises and education programs, pending Governor Abbott's approval.

Texas lawmakers have criticized the Senate's changes to the medical marijuana bill, which limit patient eligibility, while the House nears passing a bill to ban THC in hemp products.