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Statewide news from across the state.
The Texas Attorney General has obtained a temporary injunction requiring Discord to implement age-verification and safety protocols for users in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake, citing failure to meet new state directives.
University officials reported to lawmakers on the effects of a new law increasing regents' control.
New Texas legislation is directing significant funding toward flood preparedness and grid security.
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.
The Texas Attorney General's office has issued a consumer alert regarding charity scams.
Dallas residents can take advantage of tax-free shopping from August 7 to 9, 2026.
Texas awarded more than $114 million in housing tax credits to finance 70 affordable rental developments, expected to support over 4,400 units statewide.
Texas extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to request replacement benefits through August 3.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee on July 22, a panel that advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or risks.
The Texas Secretary of State's office has completed the statewide rollout of Texas Express, making same-day and next-day processing available for all business filings.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced new election security assessments, voter list maintenance efforts, and military ballot options as she concludes her final week in office.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson highlighted modernization efforts and election administration records as her tenure concludes.
Gov. Greg Abbott said state and local agencies are coordinating debris removal, infrastructure repairs and recovery assistance. The governor’s office said about 490 homes have been identified as damaged, while personnel and specialized equi
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Robert S. Howden the 116th Texas secretary of state, effective July 18. He replaces Jane Nelson and will oversee the November midterm elections, pending Texas Senate confirmation in January.
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that total nonfarm jobs rose to 14,469,600 in June, a gain of 43,400 positions during the month. Over the trailing 12 months, the state added 177,900 jobs and grew faster than the nation as a whole.
State senators said they will again pursue a ban on hemp-derived THC products in the 2027 legislative session, reviving a debate that stalled last year.
Governor Abbott says Saronic Technologies will build Port Alpha, billed as the nation's largest shipyard, at the Port of Brownsville with a $3.2 billion investment and 10,000 jobs.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed state agencies and universities to cut base budget requests by 3% for the 2028-29 biennium while shielding public education funding.
