Texas AG Paxton announced a $2 million refund for consumers from Nomad Internet for deceptive business practices related to unauthorized SIM card sales.

Round Rock ISD approves a balanced $466 million budget for 2024-25, avoiding a $30 million deficit with tax cuts and meal price stability, after making significant cuts and class size increases.

The Austin School Board is close to passing a budget amidst financial challenges and considering a November tax election for additional revenue, while focusing on academic improvements following mixed STAAR results.

The Texas Supreme Court is reviewing charges against Attorney General Ken Paxton and his First Assistant related to their legal actions challenging the 2020 election results, with implications on the separation of powers.

Judge Grant Dorfman left the Texas AG's Office for a judgeship on Texas’s Eleventh Business Court Division, with his appointment by Governor Abbott highlighted in an OAG press release.

A Travis County judge dismissed a lawsuit by Texas AG Ken Pax the state's challenge to Austin's ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses stands.

Governor Greg Abbott announces the 2024 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards recipients, honoring five women for their service and leadership.

Texas AG Paxton secured a court injunction against a new ATF rule on private gun sales, arguing it's unconstitutional. The rule is now halted in plaintiff states.

Texas conservatives are working to roll back the state's countywide polling system, which election officials warn may confuse voters and incur high costs.

The lawsuit against Travis County DA José Garza is likely to fail as a dismissal motion was filed, with the special prosecutor finding no evidence for Garza's removal.

Governor Greg Abbott criticizes the Biden Administration's immigration policies, citing over 500,000 immigrant apprehensions and 43,700 criminal arrests by Texas's Operation Lone Star initiative.

Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson decides not to apply for the permanent role and plans to retire once a successor is chosen. The city seeks a chief with a strong background in progressive police administration.

Kathie Tovo announces her candidacy for Austin mayor, criticizing incumbent Kirk Watson's policies and advocating for community-driven governance and fair housing. She emphasizes a participatory city planning approach and climate action.