Covering Texas state agencies, regulatory commissions, and governmental bodies shaping policy across the Lone Star State.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced on April 23, 2026, the appointment of a five-member Board of Managers and a new superintendent to assume oversight of Lake Worth Independent School District (LWISD).
On Tuesday, the state announced the first distribution of Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) funds, with awards going to more than 42,000 Texas families under a program administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Wednesday that $60 million in initial federal funding is available to rural hospital districts across Texas to create or expand community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs targeting chronic disease conditions.
Lockhart State Park expanded its boundaries by 188 acres following the acquisition of two neighboring properties.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the National Border Patrol Council's 2026 Convention dinner, applauding what he described as historic border enforcement actions coordinated by Texas and the federal government under the Trump Administration.
The Laguna Madre Water District has initiated a seawater desalination pilot project in Port Isabel to establish a potential sustainable water source for South Texas coastal communities.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) filed a preliminary long-term load forecast on April 15, 2026, projecting that electricity demand in the region could reach approximately 367,790 MW by 2032.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on April 2 that more than 274,000 students applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts during the program’s first year.
Health officials announced on April 2 that Texans should not to eat Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, but the United States Department of Agriculture has since retracted this public health alert.