The proposed rules would establish a registry of “high-risk rental buildings” based on repeated health and safety violations. Properties on the registry would face ongoing inspections and fines for persistent violations.
The survey, conducted by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs, collected responses from residents of Houston and Chicago to compare economic perceptions in two of the nation’s largest cities. In Houston, 78% of respondents listed wages lagging behind expenses among their top three concerns, with 33% naming it their greatest economic challenge.
The Texas Department of State Health Services’ Spay and Neuter Pilot Program, which took effect on Sept. 1, 2025, allocated $13 million over the next two fiscal years.
House Bill 229, approved by Texas lawmakers last summer, defines men and women based on reproductive organs at birth and applies those definitions to state records.
Texas is considering higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance services, with state officials reviewing a proposal that providers say could improve access to emergency medical care, particularly in rural areas.
Houston is projected to exceed overtime budgets by more than $54 million across three city departments as officials grapple with a $127 million budget deficit, according to the office of City Controller Chris Hollins.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to nationalize elections in some parts of the United States drew a public response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the Constitution assigns election authority to the states.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will merge in a $58 billion all-stock deal, with the combined company to be headquartered in Houston and led by Devon CEO Clay Gaspar. The merger is expected to produce more than 1.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, generate $1 billion in annual cost savings and close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Texas conservative leaders joined a wave of online criticism following Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday, while Democratic officials and supporters praised the show’s message and cultural representation.
Merlis Wright said the persistent water has attracted mosquitoes and raised safety concerns. She first noticed the issue more than a year ago and contacted the city in hopes that crews could identify and fix the source.