The US Department of State has reduced passport renewal processing times from six to eight weeks to four to six weeks and introduced an online renewal option.

The Austin City Council has amended its Work Session rules to allow public comment, enhancing transparency in the legislative process. Speaker registration for these sessions is now open, promoting civic engagement in local government.

The Fifth Circuit temporarily stayed a ruling that blocked Texas from enforcing a ban on paid vote harvesting, allowing Attorney General Paxton to continue investigations ahead of elections.

Texas AG Paxton sues TikTok for mishandling minors' data, alleging violation of the state's child privacy law and seeking penalties for noncompliance.

Austin Community College District hosts nonpartisan Poll Monitor Training during National Voter Education Week to empower voters and ensure fair voting processes.

Governor Greg Abbott announces $8.2 million in grants to support Central Texas veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission's 'Grants Across Texas' program.

Texas AG Paxton requests voter registration data from the Secretary of State to investigate potential noncitizen voting and strengthen election integrity ahead of polls.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will rally in Texas at UT Austin to encourage young voter registration before the October 7 deadline.

Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) at a press conference, presenting it as a major economic milestone for the state and a step toward enhancing Texas's financial influence.

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Travis County Commissioners for an alleged illegal secret meeting approving funds for a DA's security.

Texas's economy grew at 7.4%, outstripping the US average of 2.9%. Governor Abbott credits the state's business climate and workforce for this achievement.

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the State Fair of Texas' right to ban guns on its fairgrounds, rejecting Attorney General Paxton's emergency filing against the policy.

Texas AG Ken Paxton urges Senators Cruz and Cornyn to support the Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Act to fix IRS policy issues affecting state child support programs.