Protests occurred in Austin and London against President Trump's controversial Gaza plan, with demonstrators expressing solidarity with Palestine and criticizing the proposal's immorality and impracticality.

The Texas Lottery Commission and ex-director Gary Grief face a lawsuit over alleged fraud and game manipulation, involving Lottery.com since 2017. The claims relate to a suspicious $95 million jackpot win and potential money laundering activities.

Austin's City Manager T.C. Broadnax established the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment to support the city's creative scene, with Angela Means as its director.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission's first meeting is set for February 18, 2025, to discuss foundational matters and procedures.

Hays County begins RM 3237 widening project in Wimberley, with an aim to improve road safety and manage growth, including adding shoulders and turn lanes. Traffic is being re-routed during construction, which is set to complete by summer 2025.

A Texas judge orders a New York OB-GYN to stop sending abortion pills to Texas, imposing a $100,000 fine, despite New York's legal protections for such services.

The Texas DPS and PSC honored Texans for bravery and service, including two William P. Clements Excellence Award recipients, at the first PSC meeting of 2025.

The Austin City Council is set to discuss amendments to a housing proposal that would allow lot subdivisions for more units. The aim is to address housing shortages while considering infrastructure challenges like drainage.

The Texas Education Agency requests $17 million due to a spike in complaints against teachers, aiming to enhance its investigative capabilities and case resolution efficiency.

Texas Senate reintroduces bills to display Ten Commandments in schools and allow prayer and Bible reading, sparking debate over religious influence and the separation of church and state. Critics and supporters voice their perspectives.

Texas officials are examining the effects of U.S. Department of Education budget cuts on schools and property taxes, as well as a potential state funding shortfall and teacher pay challenges.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes a two-thirds majority approval for local tax increases, facing criticism and concern over its potential impact on services and governance, especially in rural areas.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas forecasts slower job growth for Texas in 2024, with a projected addition of 284,000 jobs, despite outperforming the national average last year.