Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will eliminate state inspections for non-commercial vehicles, but add a $7.50 fee to registrations; emissions tests will continue in major metros.

Governor Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency response amid severe weather threats, with the Texas Division of Emergency Management coordinating resources and safety measures.

Houston officials launched a "no refusal" weekend to combat drunk driving, mandating blood alcohol testing for suspected impaired drivers to reduce DWI incidents.

Houston florist Elisa Monreal expresses concern that a potential TikTok ban could harm her business, while the University of Houston prepares to comply with a Texas law prohibiting the app on university networks and devices.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA for including transgender women in women's sports, alleging violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. He seeks to stop biological males from competing in women's events involving Texas.

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, excluding those convicted of terrorism and hate crimes, amidst contrasting policies with President-elect Trump.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches a billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to deter illegal immigration, featuring warnings about the dangers migrants might face.

Houston City Council preliminarily approved renaming Bush Airport's Terminal E after late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, honoring her advocacy and impact on the airport and community.

An investigation uncovered that the former Houston Housing Authority CEO received a questionable $210,000 severance, and employees wrongfully terminated housing vouchers without due process.

Texas is set to introduce new laws by 2025 affecting vehicle safety inspections, registration fees, data privacy, property taxes, and car dealer processes.

A Houston family is challenging ICE after the mother and newborn twins were deported to Mexico due to a missed court appearance, claiming court was informed of the mother's post-C-section recovery.

Houston Mayor Whitmire introduces a law enforcement initiative to increase safety on Washington Avenue Corridor by adding more police patrols to reduce crime and disturbances.

Texas AG Ken Paxton obtained a stay against Harris County's redesigned guaranteed income program citing its unconstitutionality, marking another legal victory for the state over local governance initiatives.