Governor Abbott deploys Texas resources to assist South Carolina post-Hurricane Helene as part of an interstate mutual aid agreement, including EMAC, for debris cleanup and park repairs.

Texas AG Paxton praises Secretary of State Nelson's advisory aiming to improve election security by tightening the voter registration verification process to prevent noncitizen voting.

The Texas DPS honored members for bravery, including a SWAT member who ended a hostage situation and others who performed life-saving acts during emergencies.

The Texas DPS honored retiring Director Steven C. McCraw by naming a new training center after him and holding a ceremony with proclamations and an honorary Ranger title.

San Antonio launched a Public Safety Dashboard providing residents with easy access to crime and police response data to enhance transparency and safety awareness.

Texas Gov. Abbott launched Direct Admissions to ease the college application process for students, providing a list of schools for automatic qualification based on academic achievements.

The federal court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over a lawsuit by Texas AG Paxton against Travis County's voter outreach, moving the case to state court.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been summoned to testify in the case against his ex-consultant Todd Smith, charged with theft and bribery over a hemp license scheme.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton maintains his opposition to DACA, arguing in the Fifth Circuit court that the program is illegal, while a decision that could impact Dreamers is pending.

The Texas "One Pill Kills" campaign has surpassed 1.5 billion impressions, aiming to educate on the dangers of fentanyl and prevent drug-related deaths.

CBP at Brownsville Seaport intercepted a potentially damaging Artaxa sp. moth for the first time, potentially preventing ecological and economic harm.

The Texas DPS has released a report on the Compassionate Use Program, suggesting improvements for medical cannabis access, coinciding with the forthcoming legislative session.

Governor Abbott announces over $1.1 million in grants to Bexar County courts to support justice-involved veterans.