The Texas House is deliberating over the selection of a new speaker, with no candidate having secured the necessary votes amid ideological divides within the Republican Party.

Davon Barbour succeeds De Peart as president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, bringing urban development expertise and a commitment to inclusivity and economic equity.

The Texas DPS highlights the importance of the AMBER Alert system on National AMBER Alert Day, pointing out its success in child safety and the role of public assistance.

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags to full staff for Trump's inauguration, conflicting with federal directives to honor former President Carter's mourning period.

The Texas House faces a delay as it lacks a Speaker, with candidates Cook and Burrows yet to secure enough votes. Lawmakers cannot begin work on committee assignments and rule adoptions.

Austin City Council to consider Land Development Code changes for short-term rentals and preservation bonuses, with public hearings set in February and April 2025.

Texas sends over 135 personnel and firefighting equipment to aid California in battling wildfires, as announced by Governor Abbott and coordinated through TDEM and the EMAC.

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access and include it in Medicaid, conflicting with Republican efforts to restrict it, even amid a divided public opinion.

Austin plans to request HUD funds for Bailey at Stassney, a 104-unit affordable housing project, targeting households earning 30-60% of the median income and setting aside 26 units for the homeless.

The Senate advanced the Laken Riley Act, with bipartisan support, targeting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes. Trump's team prepared immigration executive orders including border closure and deportations.

Williamson County celebrated a new sister city partnership with Yongin City, South Korea, focusing on semiconductor industry growth, cultural, and educational exchanges.

The DOJ is suing six major landlords for using software to collude on rent prices, a case that has significant implications for renters across 43 states.

Austin Public Health seeks applicants for the Community Development Commission to aid low-income areas, with a January 22 deadline for applications and elections on January 27.