In a recent episode of the Texas Talks podcast, Jeremy Martin, President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, said the Central Texas economy is still "punching above its weight" in GDP and employment growth.
On May 7, Governor Greg Abbott announced a $13 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Texas A&M University.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian praised the state’s energy sector on May 6.
Texas has developed a distinct approach to franchising, where local operators shape national brands to fit regional tastes.
The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT) announced the recipients of its annual scholarships on May 5.
State Senator Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) detailed a comprehensive vision for Texas's future on The Arena podcast, characterizing the global competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and cybersecurity as the "modern space race".
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath suspended the elected board of trustees of Connally Independent School District (ISD) on May 6.
Governor Greg Abbott released the "2026 Report to the People of Texas" on May 6, 2026, a biennial publication that summarizes the state's major accomplishments and outlines legislative and executive priorities for the year ahead.
A group of five Central Texas legislators sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on May 5, requesting a meeting to discuss their concerns with a proposed high-voltage transmission line in Bell County.
The Texas Supreme Court (SCOTX) issued a major ruling on May 1, 2026, affirming the state's authority to classify Delta-8 THC and other manufactured analogues as Schedule I controlled substances.