A Dallas County marshal official was fired after an HR probe found he mishandled a gun and ghost‑wrote an email that was sent under a commissioner’s name.

A Travis County judge ordered Kick Online Entertainment’s domain locked until the company posts a $9.14M bond and installs Texas‑compliant age checks. The move follows a state lawsuit and a Supreme Court ruling that cleared enforcement.

A pride-themed wall display at UT Dallas has reignited questions about whether campus messaging runs afoul of Texas' SB17, and lawmakers and students want answers. The image circulated online and lawmakers are pressing for clarity.

The Dallas Police Association slammed the timing of three mandatory unpaid furlough days, warning the move could complicate police operations and contract talks as the city plugs a $30M gap.

Dallas County authorized emergency funding and an outside finance review after auditors warned Metrocare faces a multimillion‑dollar shortfall. Officials are exploring options with Parkland.

Knox County commissioners elevated Chief Deputy Ryan Thrash to sheriff to finish the late Sheriff Christopher Mendoza’s term.

Gina Hinojosa accepted an invitation to debate Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 15 in Fort Worth. The hour‑long televised event will be broadcast statewide in English and Spanish.

Ken Paxton says the deal returns nearly $34 million after alleging AstraZeneca used nurses and support programs to steer Medicaid prescriptions. The state says the settlement will repay tainted Medicaid claims.

An Arlington assistant city attorney says she was fired after sharing redacted records tied to the Tarrant County sheriff’s son’s arrest, prompting questions about transparency.

Dallas City Council voted 9-5 to have staff prepare a roughly $1B public‑safety bond that pairs $441M for projects with about $500M for pension bonds.

After a federal jury found local officials retaliated against a Quitman police captain and awarded $21.35M, the city agreed to a $1.22M settlement and publicly honored him.

Senators grilled insurers and regulators after the state saw a roughly 79% jump in homeowner premiums over six years; TDI also issued an AI bulletin and published county‑level data. The session gathered industry, consumer advocates and new regulatory guidance as officials weigh next steps.

State figures for May show roughly 14.42 million nonfarm jobs and about 15.21 million Texans working; the governor’s claim tracks those levels but needs context.