A new TPOR poll shows Abbott narrowly ahead of Gina Hinojosa, with independents and affordability shaping a tight governor’s race.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened MAHA investigations and issued civil investigative demands to major tampon and cosmetics makers over alleged heavy metals and deceptive safety claims.

Fort Worth ISD’s board gave initial approval to a proposed ethics policy that would ban vendor donations to trustee campaigns, tighten gift limits and require debt disclosures.

A federal judge has let First Amendment and civil-rights claims against Hood County officials proceed after a controversial meme arrest. The decision keeps phone-seizure and retaliation claims alive.

White Settlement Police Chief Christopher Cook will retire Aug. 31, 2026, after years leading the hometown department through falling crime and accreditation wins.

Texas DPS approved a $4.49M purchase to outfit four Tahoes with Cognyte’s FalcoNet surveillance suite, raising questions about warrants and oversight.

State higher‑ed officials pitched a 60/40 performance funding model that prioritizes degree completion and credit‑hour milestones; campuses could gain or lose millions.

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.