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.

Governor Abbott thanked the U.S. House for passing a bill allocating $12 billion for Texas border security expenses incurred due to previous federal policies.

Texas Governor Abbott grants Tokyo Electron U.S. a $3.08M TSIF grant, boosting semiconductor innovation and Austin's tech economy with a $30M investment.

Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito proposed a plan in San Antonio for improved transparency on utility and fiber projects, advocating better coordination and communication standards.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces Texas' lead in U.S. job growth with 37,700 new jobs in April and ongoing legislative efforts to maintain a business-friendly environment.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with support from other states, is urging Congress to pass H.R. 38 to establish nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry permits.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has joined the FEMA Review Council to discuss improvements to the U.S. emergency management system, expressing commitment to enhancing disaster response.