Fort Worth ISD’s new ACE plan sets $100K base pay for many teachers at six turnaround campuses as the district reallocates resources to boost student outcomes.

A federal judge dismissed a voting‑rights challenge to Keller ISD’s at‑large board elections, awarded the district attorneys’ fees and ordered a show‑cause on possible sanctions.

The Fifth Circuit agreed to rehear SB 4 en banc, reopening a fight over whether Texas can criminalize border crossings. The full court will weigh standing and federal preemption.

A federal judge allowed Wildtype and UPSIDE to continue their constitutional challenge to Texas’ ban on cultivated meat, but the law still blocks sales while litigation proceeds.

A coalition of 59 Texas cities asked the state’s high court to review laws capping what telecoms pay to use public rights‑of‑way. The case could shift millions in local revenue.

TxDMV will hold a public hearing in Austin Wednesday on proposed ID rules that county officials say could block undocumented residents from registering vehicles. Officials plan to press the agency at the hearing.

Ken Paxton led a multistate filing backing an HHS proposal to reverse a 2024 rule that touched on whether gender dysphoria could be treated as a disability under Section 504.

USPS clarified that postmarks may reflect processing date, not drop‑off day. Texas voters should mail registrations and ballots early or request a manual postmark.

Dallas Public Library system faces changes with its Central Library set for transformation and potential closures of four branches, amidst discussions of budget cuts and a shift to a regional model.

TxDOT denied Dallas' request to preserve street art, citing a lack of safety certification and uniform traffic standards, potentially risking infrastructure funds.

A Fort Worth firefighter, Caleb Halvorson, faced workers' comp challenges for injury treatment. Outcry after his mother's social media posts spurred city action, securing his medical care and prompting systemic changes.

The City of Denton Police Department welcomed over 120 individuals from various states to take the civil service exam, a step towards a career in law enforcement.

State tallies produced under Gov. Abbott’s GA-46 show 313,742 hospital visits and about $1.05 billion in FY2025 costs tied to patients described as “not legally present.”