Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has declared a major step towards a universal school choice program, with bipartisan backing in the House for House Bill 3, though it faces criticism over public school funding concerns.

Heisha Freeman is appointed by Texas Governor Abbott to the State Board of Pharmacy, pending Senate confirmation, for a term until August 2029. She brings a diverse experience in customer relations and nonprofit leadership.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating suspicious lottery wins involving mass ticket purchases and a third-party service for potential legality breaches.

Governor Abbott appoints three experts to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, with diverse backgrounds in agriculture, energy, and business.

Governor Abbott appoints Bruce Toney to the board of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, underscoring his dedication to public safety and oversight of sexually violent predators.

Governor Abbott appoints Justin Lewis as judge for the 66th Judicial District Court. Lewis, former Hill County Judge and community figure, awaits Texas Senate confirmation.

Helotes Municipal Court offers a 25% discount on active warrants for individuals who pay fines in full from March 1-31 as part of a warrant resolution initiative.

Governor Abbott appoints Ben Ivey as judge for the 120th Judicial District Court in El Paso, with a tenure lasting until 2026 pending Senate confirmation.

Michele Carew, previously pushed out of her job amid right-wing backlash, is unanimously appointed to oversee elections in Bexar County, pledging to improve voting accessibility and work without taking sides.

Governor Greg Abbott highlights the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Texas, emphasizing its role in training students for high-wage jobs and contributing to the state's booming economy.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a Texas Rangers investigation into unusual lottery ticket purchases and a multimillion-dollar prize claim to ensure integrity and legality in the state's lottery system.

San Antonio's ballot order for the May 3, 2025, mayoral and city council elections is set, with early voting beginning April 22. Voter registration ends April 3.

Sheriff Salazar offers jobs to federal employees facing layoffs, reacting to concerns after Elon Musk's request for work details, highlighting tension between private and public sector dynamics.