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TDI Outlines Steps to Curb Rising Property Insurance Costs for Texans

The Texas Department of Insurance has identified a set of actions intended to protect consumers and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans, responding to an August directive from Gov. Greg Abbott, the governor's office announced in a Sept. 16 news release.

The Texas Dispatch · Sep 17, 2026

Texas Begins Distributing 7M Free Eggs to Food Banks

The Texas attorney general's office has begun distributing more than 7 million free eggs to food banks across the state, with more than 1.7 million already delivered, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced in a Sept. 8 news release.Another 5.322 million eggs are scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks, according to the release.

The Texas Dispatch · Sep 9, 2026