The Department of Energy awarded contracts to loan about 53.3 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with deliveries starting immediately as part of a coordinated international release. The swaps are structured so borrowed volumes are repaid with a premium to rebuild the reserve over time.

Texas Democrats teased Sen. Bernie Sanders as a keynote for the June state convention in Corpus Christi, joining a star‑studded lineup meant to energize voters and raise funds.

A state audit found the Texas DMV left drivers’ data vulnerable through weak contract language and gaps in governance. The agency says it has started re‑vetting users and updating 2,002 agreements.

Oscar Mireles' victory in Galena Park quickly sparked a standoff at City Hall, with allegations against outgoing Mayor Esmeralda Moya and reports of equipment removed. Residents are urging state oversight as Mireles promises an audit.

Constellation’s Pin Oak Creek peaker in Freestone County is the first natural gas plant funded by Texas’ $10B Energy Fund, adding 460 MW amid scrutiny of the program.

Rep. Nathaniel Moran rolled out the WAGES Act — a refundable payroll tax credit to subsidize apprentices — as businesses report worker shortfalls tied to enforcement and demographics.

Houston's iSpeak program will add AI-powered, real-time translation to City Council livestreams to expand language access.

Harris Health says Wellpoint Texas underpaid or denied thousands of Medicare Advantage claims, and warns unpaid bills could shift millions in costs to Harris County taxpayers.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick endorsed Mayes Middleton for attorney general and Jim Wright for Railroad Commissioner, adding a high‑profile voice to May 26 GOP runoffs.

At an Austin hearing, senators heard TJJD say custody is up and riskier while advocates pitched county‑level programs — forcing a choice between new beds and community solutions.

NEA data show Texas teachers often start reasonably well paid but fall behind over time, with low per‑student spending and uneven district responses widening staffing pressures. State funding helps, but distribution will decide the outcome.

The Texas Education Agency says its probe into Bellaire High's handling of a student's preferred pronouns found no district-level wrongdoing; legal fights over SB12 continue.

More than 53,000 additional Texas students will be notified this week that they’ve been awarded state Education Freedom Accounts for 2026–27.