Texas hospitals expect to lose about $27 million a day in Medicaid funding when the state’s new fiscal year begins Tuesday, as the Trump administration withholds approval for roughly $9.8 billion in federal funding tied to three Texas Medicaid programs.
Texas A&M had the highest share of Texas likely voters naming its fan base the state’s most obnoxious, edging out the University of Texas in a statewide survey conducted ahead of the college football season.
The Texas State Board of Education is considering changes to the state’s high school social studies curriculum this week, with board members and community groups debating how schools should teach religion, American history and civic heritage.
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas state agencies to stop funding Flock surveillance cameras as officials face growing scrutiny over the use and potential misuse of the AI-powered license plate readers.
Gov. Greg Abbott has paused approvals for certain new data centers in Texas while state regulators review their energy and water use and assess their potential impact on communities.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned Texas Republicans Wednesday that complacency could cost them control of the state in the November 2026 elections, urging conservatives to mobilize against Democratic candidates.
The City of Austin will cancel its adult indoor sports leagues, including basketball and volleyball, to save about $400,000 as the city faces budget constraints, officials said Friday.
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico’s campaign asked a Collin County court Wednesday to unseal transcripts of two depositions Attorney General Ken Paxton gave in a securities fraud dispute, arguing that the testimony could help voters assess Paxton before the November election.
The ATX Open will remain at Westwood Country Club through 2029 under a new three-year partnership announced by tournament organizers, extending the Austin venue’s run as host of the annual WTA Tour event.
The Texas Railroad Commission voted 2-1 last week to remove guaranteed public comment from its monthly open meetings, changing a long-standing policy that allowed residents to address the three elected commissioners for up to three minutes.