May 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm CST
Governor Abbott Inaugurates First Texas Energy Fund Power Plant in Fairfield
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Pin Oak power plant in Fairfield on May 5.
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May 5, 2026 at 7:28 pm CST
Texas Announces $56M in Grants to Modernize Rural Healthcare Infrastructure
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced on May 1 the availability of $56 million in federal funding for rural healthcare providers to modernize equipment and infrastructure.
May 5, 2026 at 6:23 pm CST
Red Snapper Season to Open Early for 2026 Memorial Day Weekend
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced that the private recreational red snapper season in federal waters will open on May 22, shifting from its traditional June 1 start date.
May 5, 2026 at 4:18 pm CST
Texas Produced 117.6 Million Barrels of Crude Oil in February 2026, Railroad Commission Reports
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported on May 4, 2026, that the state produced 117,594,204 barrels of crude oil and 965,082,964 thousand cubic feet of natural gas during February 2026, drawn from 154,393 oil wells and 83,679 gas wells operating across the state.
May 5, 2026 at 4:06 pm CST
Texas Transportation Commission Approves $250 Million for EV Charging and Major Highway Projects
The Texas Transportation Commission authorized $250 million in federal grants on May 4, 2026, to expand the state’s electric vehicle charging network as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
May 5, 2026 at 1:04 pm CST
Texas Secretary of State Expands Expedited “Texas Express” Business Filing Services
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced an expansion of "Texas Express," the agency’s expedited business filing service.
May 5, 2026 at 12:49 pm CST
TCEQ Announces $62.8 Million in Competitive Grants for Air Quality Improvements
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) opened applications for the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) program on April 30, 2026, offering $62.
May 4, 2026 at 8:01 pm CST
Attorney General Stays Injunction in EPIC City Development Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on May 1, 2026, that his office has successfully stayed a temporary injunction that would have compelled the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to approve housing documents for the EPIC City development.
May 4, 2026 at 1:54 pm CST
Texas Opens $17 Million in Grant Applications for Workforce Training
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) announced on April 30, 2026, the opening of applications for nearly $17 million in state grants designed to support short-term workforce education and training programs.
April 30, 2026 at 2:31 pm CST
TCEQ Opens $116 Million Grant Program to Modernize Texas Diesel Fleets
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced on April 29, 2026, that it is now accepting applications for the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Rebate Grants Program.