Covering Texas state agencies, regulatory commissions, and governmental bodies shaping policy across the Lone Star State.
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.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
The Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved several initiatives at its March meeting, according to a March 26 statement.
Several Texas State Parks Police Officers received awards from the Park Law Enforcement Association and were recognized at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting, according to a March 30 statement.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.