Semiannual filings show Dallas council members expensed steaks, subs and coffees to officeholder accounts.

A Rice University working paper shows wide gaps in municipal pay across Texas; Houston pays the highest per police employee while Austin leads overall personnel spending.

A Dan Patrick‑chaired federal commission released a 224‑page draft with 12 recommendations that critics say shift the line between church and state; a multifaith coalition has sued.

Texas hit a record 14.47M nonfarm jobs in June after adding 43,400 payroll positions, leaving it the top state for monthly gains.

Arlington will host six August town halls and a Sept. 1 virtual open house to present the draft Innovate Arlington comprehensive plan and gather public feedback.

Dallas' official website was offline for hours on July 20, limiting access to council agendas and department pages while technicians worked to restore services.

The DOJ has dropped its appeal, leaving a nationwide injunction that blocks enforcement of the post‑office carry ban for members of the plaintiff groups.

Big‑dollar gifts from Elon Musk, Jerry Jones and other wealthy backers have left Greg Abbott with a sprawling fundraising edge while Gina Hinojosa leans on small‑donor energy.

James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to three televised debates; Paxton's campaign says he will debate but dates and hosts are not yet set.

Keller ISD and Grapevine‑Colleyville are among 151 Texas agencies fighting the attorney general to block release of invoices and fee details, records show.

IAFF Local 440 says it has declared an impasse with the City of Fort Worth, warning budget-driven staffing cuts tied to a $49.3M gap could slow response times. City leaders say hard choices are needed as officials prepare next month’s budget.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said modestly higher interest rates may be needed if inflation stays elevated, pushing markets to rethink the Fed's timing ahead of July's meeting. New CPI and PPI data complicate the decision for policymakers.

Dallas’ employee health plan is facing about a $17M shortfall as GLP‑1 prescriptions and a handful of very large claims push pharmacy spending higher. City managers are weighing surcharges and other cuts while trying to preserve diabetes care coverage.