Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Attorney Delia Garza were sworn in alongside new council members, emphasizing progress and the importance of stable governance and collaboration.

Gov. Abbott named Jimmy Blacklock as the new Texas Supreme Court chief justice, succeeding retired Nathan Hecht. James P. Sullivan fills Blacklock's prior role.

A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration can't sell border wall materials or repurpose funds, impacting the U.S.-Mexico border wall's future.

New sheriff Matthew Lindemann and 14 others were sworn into office in Williamson County, promising to serve the growing community and tackle issues like the fentanyl crisis.

Texas has implemented new laws as of January 1, 2025, removing mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and updating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act to allow opt-out of data collection.

A technical outage has caused Texas DPS to close driver license offices statewide, forcing rescheduling of appointments and inconvenience to residents.

The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Assistant AG Brent Webster over his conduct in a controversial election lawsuit, citing separation of powers.

A lawsuit to stop Austin from collecting taxes for Project Connect was dismissed amidst allegations of taxpayer deception and a scaled-down transit plan.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has obtained a court ruling preventing the Biden Administration from discarding border wall materials until President-elect Trump takes office.

Governor Greg Abbott activated Texas emergency resources in anticipation of severe weather in East Texas, preparing swiftwater rescue teams and urban search and rescue units for potential floods and storms.

Austin Energy has launched a new 10-year climate plan to ensure a carbon-free future with City Council's unanimous support, despite debates around the use of natural gas 'peaker' units.

Leander gears up for water treatment upgrades, imposing Phase 4 Water Conservation starting December 30, 2024, ahead of January 2025 BCRUA pipeline work.

Senator Ted Cruz outlines his vision for Texas, emphasizing immigration control, economic revival with tax cuts, and confidence in Republican growth within the state.