Covering Texas state agencies, regulatory commissions, and governmental bodies shaping policy across the Lone Star State.
Williamson County is asking state regulators for a formal hearing on a proposed taxing district for 108.7 acres about a mile north of Leander, and the state's own lawyers disagree on whether the county is entitled to one.
Twenty student nurses at Hill College finished their pediatrics and childbirth courses without ever caring for a real patient, and the Texas Board of Nursing would not let their graduation papers be signed until they went back and did the hours.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program announced on May 15 that fishing guide Brady Stanford of Millersville has been selected as the 2025 American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) Guide of the Year.
A commentary published by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) on May 15 highlighted the early progress of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), a state division nicknamed "Texas DOGE" by the policy analysts.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new AI-integrated website for the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) on May 15, 2026, intended to streamline how residents and business owners navigate the state's complex regulatory landscape.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) added 21 non-certified school employees and outside contractors to its "Do Not Hire" registry on May 8, 2026, marking what agency records indicate is the first major public implementation of a 2025 law that allows for blacklisting based on an arrest. According to TEA news releases, the action serves as an initial test of Senate Bill 571, which expanded the state’s misconduct registry beyond classroom teachers to include roles such as custodians, bus drivers, and security personnel.
Governor Greg Abbott announced on May 12, 2026, a $14,177,600 grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USARE).
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced that as of May 1, more than 12.3 million Texans — approximately 53% of the state’s age-eligible population — have adopted "Texas by Texas" (TxT) as their official digital government assistant.
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.
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 Education Commissioner Mike Morath suspended the elected board of trustees of Connally Independent School District (ISD) on May 6.