TPWD adopted new rules that require a 600‑hour apprenticeship and cap satellite facilities; volunteer rescuers warn small centers could be squeezed. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2027.

The Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to the “Texas two‑step” bankruptcy tactic, leaving lower‑court rulings intact and keeping the legal fight alive. Lawmakers and claimants say the maneuver still raises questions about fairness for victims.

Council action follows an inspector general finding that a November email from a library board member crossed the city’s ethics line and led to a replacement. City records show an agreement and training requirement resolved the complaint.

An appeals court has allowed a Teamsters pension fund to expel a Penske Dallas bargaining unit, a decision that could lead to millions in withdrawal liability and arbitration.

FPC filed a May 27 reply brief asking the Fifth Circuit to overturn the federal ban on interstate handgun sales; the appeal could reshape how dealers handle pistol transfers across state lines.

Tarrant County Democrats say a Republican election judge removed a seal and assaulted a long‑serving Democratic judge at a polling place during the runoff. Police took statements; no charges have been filed.

A Fifth Circuit motions panel temporarily lifted a hold on Texas' App Store Accountability Act, allowing age checks and parental‑consent rules to run while appeals continue.

State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

Gov. Abbott told public colleges to hold undergraduate tuition flat for 2026–27 while the state boosted student aid by $328 million to expand grant coverage.

Former Rep. Colin Allred clinched the Democratic runoff in Dallas’ 33rd District, promising to defend voting rights and push for affordability for working families. The full speech is available on FOX 4.

SMU's new institutional-neutrality policy and an updated window-and-flag rule prompted the removal of visible pride and BLM flags and set off debate over free expression on campus.

The finance committee recommended keeping Dallas's senior and disability property‑tax exemption at $175,000 as officials cite tightening budgets and trade‑offs.

David Wylie edged Valerie Roehrs by 31 votes in the May 26 GOP runoff for Denton County Precinct 4. The unofficial result advances Wylie to a November contest with Democrat Stephanie Draper.