Texas public universities face scrutiny as the Higher Education Board requests data on undocumented students to enforce out-of-state tuition rates following a federal court injunction.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3070, dismantling the Texas Lottery Commission and imposing new restrictions, including criminalizing online lottery ticket sales through couriers. The Texas Lottery will be managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation until 2029.
Texas lawmakers pass SB 22, significantly boosting the state’s film and TV production industry with increased funding and revised compensation guidelines to attract more productions. Governor Abbott’s approval is pending.
Texas’ new ICE law mandates sheriffs to enter agreements with ICE, enforcing federal immigration warrants in local jails. This legislation aims to expand the 287(g) program and enhance local enforcement capabilities.
Houston Independent School District is actively holding job fairs at Delmar Fieldhouse to fill more than 350 teacher vacancies before the new school year. With events scheduled on June 28, July 12, and July 26, the district is focused on recruiting qualified candidates to join its workforce. These efforts are part of HISD’s strategy to ensure a fully staffed faculty, maintaining quality education standards and minimizing disruptions when the school year begins.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item, stopping the launch of a summer food assistance program. This decision halts federal funding for low-income children’s food aid, affecting families reliant on school meal benefits. Abbott cited federal funding uncertainties as a concern.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Effective from September, the law mandates specific guidelines for the presentation of the Commandments, garnering debates on religious representation in schools.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a THC ban, proposing regulation instead. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed frustration over the decision, marking a significant legislative moment for Texas’s approach to THC products.
Texas law enforcement agencies have arrested 18 individuals following a sting operation targeting online child predators. The operation emphasizes the ongoing efforts to protect minors from online exploitation.
The Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, is set for a $10 million renovation including new seats and enhanced facilities, beginning October 2025 and completing by July 2026, to improve fan experience and maintain its status among NBA arenas.