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.

Texas senators are considering Senate Bill 3, which seeks to penalize possession and manufacturing of THC-containing hemp products, with implications for the state's economy and existing businesses.

The Texas A&M University System has banned drag shows on all its campuses, affecting events like Draggieland. Critics argue this may violate First Amendment rights.

Leander ISD cuts programs, including IB, due to budget deficit, prompting student protests and concerns about education quality amidst financial constraints.

TWDB Chair Stepney was questioned on DEI practices, causing an emotional response and prompting officials, including Governor Abbott, to defend her and call for respectful discourse in Texas politics.

Austin City Council has postponed new short-term rental regulations, focusing on unlicensed properties and community impact, and plans to collect occupancy taxes from platforms like Airbnb.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett criticized FAA layoffs due to the Trump administration's efficiency measures, emphasizing safety risks at airports like Austin-Bergstrom.