Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, has reshuffled his senior staff, including promoting Ralph Molina and appointing new posts in civil litigation and healthcare enforcement.

Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland assumes command of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio, succeeding Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers during a ceremony.

Governor Abbott reappoints Doug Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term until 2026, highlighting his experience in fishery management and marine conservation.

Former Texas inmates filed a lawsuit arguing the lack of air conditioning in prisons is cruel and unusual punishment, citing extreme measures taken to cope with the heat.

The Fifth Circuit sided with Texas AG Paxton, ruling that the buoy barrier combating illegal river crossings can remain, a decision reversing an earlier court's removal order.

Texas schools are working to meet a law requiring armed campus presence, facing recruitment challenges and financial burdens, with districts adopting diverse strategies and seeking state support.

Governor Abbott criticizes VP Harris for her alleged failures in addressing border issues, notably concerning human trafficking and illegal immigration. He calls for her support on the "Justice for Jocelyn Act."

Governor Greg Abbott announced a $331,000 grant for Amarillo College to enhance vocational training, particularly for future welders, to meet Texas' workforce needs.

Schertz announces public meetings on the FY 2024-25 budget, allowing residents to participate in fiscal planning through workshops and hearings before the budget takes effect on October 1.

Sen. Ted Cruz questioned the Secret Service's acting director over a claimed denial of extra security for former President Trump, suggesting political bias, which the director denied.

The Fifth Circuit Court allows Texas to keep its floating barrier in the Rio Grande, overturning a lower court's ruling amid an ongoing legal battle over immigration control.

Texas AG Ken Paxton secured a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta over illegal biometric data collection, marking the largest privacy law enforcement sum by a single state.

Texas schools are preparing to implement a new safety system called Sentinel, designed to enhance emergency operations, monitor threats, and share information.