The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County from disbursing money to its immigrant legal-services fund and hotline while the state’s petition is reviewed.

Gina Hinojosa put up billboards in Corpus Christi accusing Gov. Greg Abbott of steering no‑bid contracts as Abbott presses election‑security messaging ahead of November.

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.

A 2021 podcast clip where James Talarico said he's 'a Christian who hates Christianity' resurfaced and is fueling GOP attacks as the Texas Senate race tightens.

State election teams placed Val Verde County under administrative oversight using a 2023 law crafted after Harris County’s troubles. The action underscores how the same statute can reshape local election control.

The SBA opened a Veterans Business Outreach Center at St. Philip’s College as federal and local procurement rules pivot toward veteran-owned firms. Local leaders say the center aims to speed veterans from training to contracts.

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.

The Texas Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to Harris County’s 2024 voter roll, leaving an appeals court ruling that plaintiffs lacked standing intact.

Mike Collier sued to overturn Texas' independent‑candidate petition rules, arguing the 1% signature floor and 30‑day post‑runoff deadline make independents' bids impractical.

Tomball staff have signaled double‑digit water‑and‑sewer hikes for some accounts, a 5% trash increase and a possible $33 million water bond as the city shapes its FY 2026‑27 budget.

FPC filed an opening brief June 15 in the Fifth Circuit asking judges to overturn Texas laws that bar carrying firearms at 51% alcohol businesses, racetracks and sporting events.

Houston’s controller opened a formal probe into a senior Whitmire adviser after records showed the adviser rarely swiped into City Hall and sent few work emails.

Districts and private schools are piloting AI for instruction and grading while state law provides broad guardrails but few classroom rules. Training, privacy and transparency are now front‑and‑center.