Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton insists on declaring 13 Democratic legislators' seats vacant for leaving the state, alleging they abandoned duties. He filed a merits brief with the state Supreme Court.

Texas Attorney General Paxton filed for a restraining order to counter an El Paso court's interference in his lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke's organization.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is taking legal action against groups for allegedly providing abortion pills, issuing cease-and-desist orders under state and federal laws.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the border security disaster proclamation, first issued on May 31, 2021, on August 20, 2025, citing continuous unlawful crossings.

Governor Abbott announced over $1.1 million in grants to Rio Grande Valley schools for career training, aiming to train 2,140 students for in-demand industries.

Governor Abbott adds three items to the Texas special session agenda, focusing on penalizing absentee lawmakers, facilitating direct access to Ivermectin through pharmacies, and mandating studies on East Texas aquifers.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed the Texas House's passage of HB 4, a bill on congressional district layouts, praising GOP efforts and criticizing Democrats for leaving the state.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $146 billion transportation plan to improve roads and reduce congestion over ten years, in anticipation of the state's growing population and economy.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Meta and Character.AI for possibly deceiving children with their AI chatbot platforms and violating consumer protection laws.

New Braunfels' Public Works Department seeks public input on its street maintenance plan, with online feedback and an in-person forum scheduled for August 27, 2025.

San Antonio's city council is debating a revised police hiring plan that cuts new patrol officer positions from 65 to 25, prompting concerns about public safety priorities.

Texas has reached record employment levels with Governor Greg Abbott highlighting sustained job growth and the state's robust economy due to a favorable business environment and workforce productivity.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has convened a second special session to address 19 legislative items, including flood relief, tax cuts, and education assessments.