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.

Four companies and three owners settle for $2.65 million over fraudulent PPP loan claims; allegations included inflated payroll figures and misrepresentation of fund use.

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.”

Early voting has begun in Texas' 18th District for a special election runoff between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, with voting centers open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ERCOT is changing its process to connect new large energy users to Texas' grid, using a batch study approach for efficiency and transparency amid a surge of requests.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion deeming DEI programs unconstitutional, possibly affecting private businesses and reversing a stance from 1999.

An Austin appeals court ruled Planned Parenthood affiliates can continue a challenge to Texas' private‑enforcement abortion law, saying the threat of lawsuits has chilled care.

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered HHSC and the state OIG to investigate possible Medicaid fraud, with a March 15 progress report and an autism‑services review due in June 2026.

After Gulf Coast's closures, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas says consolidation, donors and telehealth will keep essential care in Houston. Leaders cast the merger as a lifeline amid sustained political pressure.

Steve Pier will lead the Texas Workforce Commission starting Feb. 2, moving from the Department of Information Resources. His hire comes amid a broader shuffle in state agency leadership.

Cal-Maine Foods, after being sued for hiking egg prices, will donate over 2 million eggs to Texas food banks as part of a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Rep. Brian Harrison asked House leaders to hold interim hearings in Austin to explore banning Sharia law, joining a statewide push that includes Abbott's actions and a GOP ballot question.

Lawmakers guaranteed $300 million every two years for film projects through 2035, and industry leaders say the steady money will anchor productions and jobs across Texas. Advocates point to a nearly 5x local spend multiplier from past grants.