Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of Texas threatens a special session if his priority issues on a THC product ban and bail law changes don't pass, despite lacking authority to call one himself. He's used similar tactics before, notably in 2017.

League City Mayor Nick Long is implementing a cost-saving streetlight program, supported by the City Council, aiming for efficiency without reducing services.

Governor Abbott appoints Kimberly Posey, Ph.D., Regina Franklin, and reappoints Carla Smith to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee for terms ending in 2031.

Texas Governor Abbott orders a cease-and-desist to the East Plano Islamic Center for illegal funeral services.

League City announces a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill City Council Position No. 5, with early voting from April 22-29 and multiple candidates on the ballot.

Texas Governor Abbott and other leaders expressed strong support for school choice in Texas, arguing it empowers parents and improves educational outcomes.

Postal workers protested against proposed changes to the USPS, including potential privatization and job cuts, with rallies across the U.S. and support from lawmakers.

A federal court sided with Texas AG Ken Paxton, blocking a federal rule that would require foster care programs to affirm children's LGBTQI+ identities.

Gov. Abbott appointed McReaken and Sinclair to the Texas Tech Board of Regents and reappointed Womble, with each bringing business backgrounds and ties to the university.

The Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office filed 200 new immigration cases, including illegal re-entries and fraudulent document possession, highlighting a crackdown on illegal activity.

Governor Abbott has appointed Brandy Robinson as Austin County's Criminal District Attorney until 2026 or until a successor is in place; her confirmation by the Senate is pending.

Sweetwater, Texas, has been named a Film Friendly Texas city by Governor Greg Abbott, joining over 175 communities in a program for economic and media production growth.

San Antonio Natatorium, an Olympic-sized pool, will be renamed after activist Atanacio Garcia, recognizing his efforts to bring this facility to the Westside neighborhood.