A resurfaced clip of James Talarico saying his campaign "became a non‑meat campaign" drew swift criticism from Ted Cruz, John Cornyn and other GOP leaders.

Garland ended its contract with MD Health Pathways on Feb. 17, 2026 after months of pushback over an opt‑out utility‑bill fee and modest pilot use. The city canceled a planned May special election as officials weigh other options.

State Republicans are advancing proposals that could strip undocumented children of guaranteed K–12 schooling and trigger costly legal fights.

DFPS asked a Dallas judge to put EMPOWER under a court‑appointed manager, saying systemic failures and two child fatalities show the contractor’s operations are unsafe. The petition seeks a receiver to run Metroplex East foster care while the court reviews the agency’s claims.

Temple Gun Club and three members have sued to block the post‑1986 ban on new automatic weapons, arguing 18 U.S.C. §922(o) exceeds Congress’s commerce power.

A Bryan County judge dismissed an Oklahoma quiet‑title claim over Red River land, removing Texas from the lawsuit and leaving private disputes to continue.

Greenville’s March sales-tax allocation fell 6.92% year-over-year even as the Texas Comptroller reported a small statewide gain. Hunt County cities are set to share about $1.46 million.

Grand Prairie councilmember Mike Del Bosque, 60, died Friday; the city remembered his service while noting a 2025 altercation that led to a censure.

Fort Worth paused most new hiring after a memo from City Manager Jay Chapa warned of a projected budget shortfall. Police, fire and seasonal roles are exempt.

Point suspended its police department after the mayor uncovered a major payroll-tax shortfall and ordered all officers eliminated effective March 6. The town will lean on Rains County while officials sort the books.

The FTC is mailing $47.2M in refund checks to renters who paid undisclosed fees to Invitation Homes. Checks were mailed this week and should be cashed within 90 days.

Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire First Liberty Institute to respond to a legal demand over the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn.

Rep. Marc Veasey inspected the Dallas ICE processing center on Tuesday, raising questions about hold times, hygiene and transfers to the Dilley family detention site.