The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs met on May 11, 2026, to examine a routine but sometimes controversial municipal budgeting practice: the transfer of revenue from water and wastewater utilities into general funds for unrelated services.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) released the draft 2027 State Water Plan, proposing a record-breaking $174 billion in capital investments.
On May 7, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced an agreement with youth camp operators to waive a requirement for "end-to-end fiber optic" internet facilities for the 2026 summer season.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) released its monthly progress report on May 7.
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".