Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced over $481 million in merit pay for 42,000 teachers for the 2024-25 school year through the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised the Texas Legislature for passing a bill that advances the state's nuclear power sector and creates the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office with a $350 million investment.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott commends the state legislature for passing measures to enhance water infrastructure in response to a growing population and plans to sign the bills into law.

Governor Greg Abbott established the Texas Cyber Command in San Antonio, aimed at enhancing the state's cybersecurity with a $135 million budget to counter threats, in coordination with state and federal agencies.

Justin R. Simmons has been appointed as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, focusing on various legal challenges including immigration and drug trafficking.

The Texas Supreme Court allowed Attorney General Ken Paxton to sue the NGO Annunciation House for allegedly harboring individuals classified as "illegal aliens."

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents and one student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, each for a one-year term starting June 1.

Chris Broom has been appointed to Texas' Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee, with a term ending in 2027, bringing his industry and leadership experience to the role.

New Braunfels transitions plat applications to an electronic system, ProjectDox, for streamlined review starting May 5, 2025, with guidelines for submission.

Governor Abbott requests SBA disaster aid for South Texas after storms, which may offer low-interest loans to affected Jim Wells County residents for rebuilding.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Aundrea Young to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services until January 1, 2026. Young's extensive background includes an Executive MBA and experience leading Competitive Choice, Inc.

Texas AG Ken Paxton urges the state House to pass a bill for stronger voter fraud prosecution powers, citing a court ruling that limited the AG's office's authority and potential conflicts of interest for local DAs.

The Trump Administration supported AG Paxton's lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for allegedly manipulating the energy market to promote green energy and harm the coal industry.