A little-used state program is enabling landowners to set aside water for ecosystems in a system built on strong private property rights.
Residents demand action on resource-heavy developments, but local governments say state law curtails their power.
A new Dallas Fed forecast points to modest gains in 2026 as labor shortages and immigration limits restrain hiring.
The withdrawals could kneecap the DART system, starving it of funds at a time when transit agencies around the country are barely hanging on.
It’s the most significant step yet in a state program set to launch next school year.
Democrats and Republicans disagree over whether a special election upset in Tarrant County points to broader shifts ahead of November.
Enhancements and weatherization efforts mean this year’s freezing weather did not overwhelm the state’s electric system. But policymakers face tough decisions as future load projections grow.
New Census estimates show the state added more residents than any state in 2025 even as immigration and domestic migration drop to their lowest rates in years.
Industry surveys reveal a growing disconnect between when data centers expect power and when utilities can provide it.
Officials hope the move helps them ease a doctor shortage.
Suburban leaders argue they pay more tax than they receive in transit service, potentially unraveling the region’s largest public transportation network.
Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.
Under the plan, Texas newborns would get $1,000 placed into stock-market investments, potentially doubling the benefit from the federal program passed this year.
Backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Blockchain Council, the state’s $5 million crypto investment comes as bitcoin prices dip and critics warn the state is venturing into a volatile industry.
The AI-equipped cameras help police link suspects across cases, but critics say the systems lack clear rules and oversight.
The sweeping funding initiative is aimed at replenishing supply and fixing failing systems as the state braces for future drought risk.
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