Eight Democrats will debate the Bexar County DA race on Feb. 3. Voters should expect competing plans on charging, case prioritization and courtroom management.

Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Texas VFW Mid-Winter conference, affirming his support for veterans and touting initiatives like a tax exemption for veteran-owned businesses and funding for ibogaine trials.

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.

San Antonio's Police Chief William McManus is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of clear communication and strong leadership praised by District 7's Councilmember.

Outside PACs and candidate filings show HD 121 spending topped $1M, turning a routine northside primary into a high‑stakes contest between LaHood and McArthur.

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.

A petition and a trustee-led probe have put Judson ISD board president Monica Ryan under scrutiny after public accusations of favoritism and intimidation.

San Antonio has approved the pursuit of an $8.6 million grant to expand the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System, including a new crossing near Quintana Road.

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.

Gov. Abbott appoints Dusty Fillmore as a judge in Tarrant County's 236th Judicial District Court until 2026. Fillmore, with prior legal experience, is expected to influence the court's future.

Governor Abbott appoints Clint Gunnels and reappoints Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles until 2031, both with extensive criminal justice backgrounds.

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.

Texans will get two million free eggs from Cal-Maine Foods after a settlement over alleged pandemic price gouging, enforced by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The eggs will be distributed to food banks across Texas.