Governor Greg Abbott released the "2026 Report to the People of Texas" on May 6, 2026, a biennial publication that summarizes the state's major accomplishments and outlines legislative and executive priorities for the year ahead.
A group of five Central Texas legislators sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on May 5, requesting a meeting to discuss their concerns with a proposed high-voltage transmission line in Bell County.
A recent discussion on the Texas Talks podcast warned that employer-sponsored family healthcare coverage is reaching $27,000 annually, with out-of-pocket costs for Texas families averaging $10,000.
Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued a joint statement on May 5, 2026, advocating for regulatory flexibility for hundreds of summer camps currently navigating new state safety requirements.
State Senator Angela Paxton (R-McKinney) joined The Arena podcast to discuss the intersection of her personal history as an educator and her legislative approach heading into the next session.
Camp Mystic officially withdrew its application for a summer 2026 camp license on April 30, 2026, confirming the facility will remain closed for the upcoming season.
On a recent episode of the Texas Talks podcast, leadership from the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is advocating for state-level legislation that they believe would help provide recyclable materials to Texas manufacturers and reduce litter in Texas waterways.
Texas Grid Bracing for Massive Demand Growth In a recent episode of Texas Talks: Future of Texas series, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas and Texas 2036’s Jeremy Mazur detailed the state's strategy to maintain grid reliability amid a projected doubling of electricity demand over the next decade.
Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows issued a supplemental interim charge on April 20, 2026, directing the House Committee on State Affairs to investigate child safety and accountability on online gaming platforms.
On Sunday, Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas receiving the top ranking in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best State for Business survey for the 22nd consecutive year, extending what the publication called a record-setting run atop the national rankings.