Governor Greg Abbott reaffirmed his commitment to school choice in a speech to Texas pastors, emphasizing its importance for parental rights in education.

The Texas Capitol honors the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, who served over 20 years as a state lawmaker, with a public tribute and memorial service.

Texas Senate passed laws to redefine child pornography, including AI-generated content, with harsh penalties for violators, while also tackling AI misuse in political messaging.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted an indefinite stay of execution to David Leonard Wood, convicted of six murders in 1987, just days before his lethal injection date.

Hundreds of Texans gathered at the State Capitol to debate the controversial HB 3, a bill proposing education savings accounts for private schooling, which is facing both staunch support and severe opposition.

Jonathan Blanco is announced as the new lead of the Hays County Budget Office, bringing his extensive financial experience to oversee the county's budget.

Texas Governor Abbott advocates for a universal school choice bill at Parent Empowerment Day, urging support for House Bill 3 as public hearings begin.

Texas House Bill 198, named the Wade Cannon Act, proposes mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters, starting in their fifth year of service, to address increased cancer risks in the profession.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell joined the Trump administration as Region 6 advocate for the SBA, representing millions of businesses across five states.

Educators in Texas demand a per-student funding increase greater than the $220 proposed in House Bill 2, emphasizing inflation's impact on their resources.

The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first meeting, discussing with Sunset Advisory Commission strategies to improve state agency efficiency and taxpayer savings.

Austin plans to create Urban Empowerment Zone 1 for affordable housing, with 80 units for those earning 30-50% of Area Median Income, costing $19.5 million and not needing an Environmental Impact Statement.

Texas National Guard soldiers now have authority to apprehend migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move to aid Border Patrol efforts in the El Paso Sector.