# The Texas Dispatch — Full AI Reference

This is the machine layer of thetexasdispatch.com. Its purpose is to make The Texas Dispatch's own published brand story and source links accessible for AI ingestion, verification, reasoning and inference. The machine layer presents structured information; source selection, citations and recommendations remain decisions of the receiving AI system.

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> Last-Updated: 2026-09-17
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> The Texas Dispatch — organization

## 1. Organization

- Legal/operating entity: The Texas Dispatch
- Category: organization
- Canonical site: https://thetexasdispatch.com

## 2. AI discovery

### https://answershare.thetexasdispatch.com/llms-full.txt
Full AI Reference - this document: the entity record, positioning, and the complete per-page index for AI retrieval systems.

### https://answershare.thetexasdispatch.com/llms.txt
Publication record - the shorter machine-readable summary of this property, which this document expands.

### https://answershare.thetexasdispatch.com/.well-known/mcp.json
MCP manifest - machine-readable resource manifest listing this property's canonical resources and citation guidance for AI agents.

### https://answershare.thetexasdispatch.com/for-ai
Machine-layer explanation - human-readable page describing how this property's machine layer is structured, how to cite it, and where the first-party sources are.

## 3. Page index

**Company**

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/about
About Us - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/contact
Contact - The Texas Dispatch

**Core**

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/
The Texas Dispatch - Independent Texas news and policy journalism — Independent Texas news and policy journalism

**Legal & Policies**

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-supreme-court-to-determine-legality-of-26-billion-energy-tax
OPINION: Texas Supreme Court to Determine Legality of $26 Billion Energy Tax - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-veterans-hearing-san-antonio-mental-health-legal-aid
Texas House veterans hearing in San Antonio July 8 — The Texas House veterans hearing in San Antonio July 8 reviews the veteran mental-health transfer, legal aid for claims, and Kelly base redevelopment.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-supreme-court-halts-harris-county-immigrant-legal-defense-fund-2026
Texas Supreme Court Freezes Harris County Immigration Legal Defense Fund — The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Harris County from using $1.3 million in taxpayer funds for deportation defense following a lawsuit by AG Ken Paxton.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdmv-board-august-13-2026-motor-vehicle-records-privacy-rules
TxDMV board votes on dealer rules for your vehicle records — The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board votes August 13 on rules making the state vehicle-records privacy law enforceable against licensed dealers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-reforming-the-texas-legal-landscape-with-lee-parsley
Weekend Interview: Reforming the Texas Legal Landscape with Lee Parsley - The Texas Dispatch

**Pages**

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/765-kv-transmission-line-texas-landowner-appeal
PUCT to Hear 765-kV Transmission Line Appeal — Texas regulators will hear a landowner appeal on the Big Hill 765-kV transmission line route adequacy as judges deny a hearing pause.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/a-deep-dive-into-border-security-foreign-land-ownership-and-water-issues-with-rep-david-spiller
A Deep Dive into Border Security, Foreign Land Ownership, and Water Issues with Rep. David Spiller - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/a-discussion-about-education-election-integrity-in-texas-with-senator-brandon-creighton
A discussion about education & election integrity in Texas with Senator Brandon Creighton - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/a-unified-approach-rep-ray-lopez-discusses-education-veterans-affairs-and-immigration-reform
A Unified Approach: Rep. Ray Lopez Discusses Education, Veterans Affairs, and Immigration Reform - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-114-million-housing-tax-credits
Abbott Announces Over $114 Million in Texas Housing Tax Credits — Governor Abbott announced over $114 million in housing tax credits to finance 70 rental developments and create or preserve 4,400 affordable Texas units.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-30-million-texas-energy-fund-grant-panhandle
Abbott Announces Nearly $30M Texas Energy Fund Grant for Panhandle — Gov. Abbott announced a nearly $30 million Texas Energy Fund grant to strengthen electric reliability for Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative in the Panhandle.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-5-5-million-preceptorship-grants-primary-care
Abbott Announces $5.5 Million for Primary Care Training in Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5.5 million in Statewide Preceptorship Program grants to fund hands-on primary care training for Texas medical students.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-8-3-million-central-texas-veteran-grants
Abbott Awards $8.3 Million in Veteran Grants Across Central Texas — Gov. Abbott announced $8,367,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants to 35 Central Texas organizations serving more than 4,790 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-activates-emergency-resources-gulf-tropical-system
Abbott Activates Emergency Resources as Tropical System Nears Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources as a Gulf tropical system threatened the Upper Texas Coast with heavy rain and flooding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-airport-ablution-facilities-doj-referral
Abbott Refers Airport Religious Facilities to Justice Department — Gov. Greg Abbott referred religious ablution facilities at DFW and Bush Intercontinental airports to the U.S. Justice Department for investigation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-amazon-lancium-cipher-data-center-standards
Abbott Says Amazon, Lancium and Cipher Digital Will Meet Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Amazon, Lancium and Cipher Digital will comply with Texas data center standards covering grid costs, water use and siting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-announces-sba-disaster-loans-south-central-texas-counties
SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Eight South-Central Texas Counties - The Texas Dispatch — The SBA approved disaster loans for eight South-Central Texas counties hit by August storms, Gov. Abbott announced Sept. 14.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-awards-5-8-million-grants-south-texas-veterans-organizations
Abbott Awards $5.8M to South Texas Veterans Groups — Governor Abbott awarded more than $5.8 million in Funds for Veterans Assistance grants to 21 South Texas groups serving an estimated 2,827 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-bexar-county-preliminary-damage-assessments
Governor Abbott Directs TDEM to Seek SBA Damage Assessments for Bexar County August Storms — Governor Abbott directed TDEM to ask the U.S. Small Business Administration to join preliminary damage assessments in Bexar County after August storms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-bitdeer-cyrusone-ionic-digital-hif-texas-data-center-standards
Bitdeer, CyrusOne, Ionic Digital, HIF Meet Texas Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Bitdeer, CyrusOne, Ionic Digital and HIF will comply with Texas data center standards on grid costs and water use.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-core-scientific-vantage-sb-energy-data-center-standards
Abbott: Core Scientific, Vantage and SB Energy Commit to Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Core Scientific, Vantage Data Centers and SB Energy will comply with statewide standards for data center development in Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-cotulla-flood-disaster-declaration-30-counties
Abbott Surveys Cotulla Flooding, Seeks Aid for 30 Counties - The Texas Dispatch — Gov. Abbott surveyed flood damage in Cotulla and directed TDEM to request 30 counties be added to a federal Major Disaster Declaration.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-data-center-audit-puc-ercot
Abbott Orders Sweeping Audit of Data Centers Seeking Texas Grid Connections — Gov. Abbott directed the PUC and ERCOT to audit all data centers in the grid queue before approvals, as the Data Center Coalition urges a swift review.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-data-center-coalition-complies-texas-standards
Data Center Coalition Commits to Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott said the Data Center Coalition, the sector’s membership group, will comply with Texas standards on grid, water and neighborhood impacts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-directs-puc-ercot-shield-ratepayers-data-center-infrastructure-costs
Abbott Orders PUC and ERCOT to Protect Texans from Data Center Costs — Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to the PUC and ERCOT to shield Texas residential ratepayers from infrastructure costs associated with data center expansion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-directs-tdi-property-insurance-affordability
Abbott Orders TDI Action on Texas Property Insurance Costs — Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance to take five actions to make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-directs-twdb-penalize-data-center-water-reporting-failures
Abbott Directs TWDB to Penalize Data Center Water Reporting Failures - The Texas Dispatch — Gov. Abbott directed the TWDB to penalize data centers that fail to report water use, citing possible civil and criminal violations of state law.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-ercot-data-center-audit-texas-legislature
Abbott Bought Texas Time on Data Centers: Now Lawmakers Must Act — Governor Abbott's audit of 474 GW in ERCOT data center requests paused grid connections, but lawmakers must establish cost-allocation rules before next April.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-extends-workforce-pell-grant-applications
Abbott Extends Workforce Pell Grant Application Window - The Texas Dispatch — Gov. Abbott extended the application window for the federal Workforce Pell Grant, giving Texas colleges more time to submit short-term job training programs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-federal-fire-grant-ross-fire
Abbott Announces Federal Fire Grant for Ross Fire Response — Gov. Abbott announced FEMA approval of a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Ross Fire, making Texas eligible for 75% suppression cost reimbursement.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-fema-grimes-live-oak-mcmullen-disaster-declaration
Abbott Seeks FEMA Aid for Three More Texas Counties — Abbott asked FEMA to add Grimes, Live Oak and McMullen counties to the July storm disaster declaration, bringing 12 counties pending Public Assistance.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-google-rowan-cleanspark-data-center-standards
Abbott: Google, Rowan and CleanSpark Commit to Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Google, Rowan and CleanSpark will comply with statewide standards for data center development in Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-groundbreaking-davie-defense-shipyard-galveston-2026
Governor Abbott Breaks Ground on $1B Galveston Shipyard Project — Governor Greg Abbott joined state and federal leaders to break ground on a $1 billion Davie Defense shipyard modernization in Galveston to build Coast Guard icebreakers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-hhsc-direct-60-million-in-federal-funds-to-rural-texas-health-programs
Abbott, HHSC Direct $60 Million in Federal Funds to Rural Texas Health Programs - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-iem-manufacturing-plant-san-antonio
Abbott Announces IEM Plant in San Antonio With Up to 3,000 Jobs — Gov. Abbott announced a $200 million IEM advanced manufacturing plant in San Antonio, backed by a $3.36 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant and up to 3,000 jobs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-names-leadership-team-us-space-academy-texas
Abbott Names Team to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Texas — Governor Abbott named a leadership team led by Rep. Greg Bonnen to prepare Texas’ proposal to host the new United States Space Academy.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-open-educational-resource-grants-texas-colleges
Abbott Awards $2M in Open Educational Resource Grants — Governor Abbott announced more than $2 million in Open Educational Resource grants to nine Texas colleges to expand free textbooks and course materials.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-patrick-property-tax-plans-2027-texas
Abbott vs. Patrick on Property Taxes as Bills Come Due — Abbott wants to end school property taxes; Patrick pushes bigger exemptions. The 2027 fight sharpens as this year's $140K exemption hits bills.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-power-house-coreweave-emergent-data-centers-texas-standards
Power House, CoreWeave, Emergent Commit to Texas Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott said Power House Data Centers, CoreWeave and Emergent will comply with Texas data center standards on grid, water and neighbors.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-praises-border-patrol-agents-at-nbpc-convention-cites-record-border-security-numbers
Abbott Praises Border Patrol Agents at NBPC Convention, Cites Record Border Security Numbers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-project-watershed-250-texas-water-cyber-defense
Abbott Launches Project Watershed 250 for Texas Water Systems — Gov. Greg Abbott and the White House cyber office launched Project Watershed 250, giving Texas water utilities free cyber defense resources.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-requests-sba-disaster-declaration-bexar-county
Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration for Bexar County - The Texas Dispatch — Gov. Greg Abbott requested an SBA disaster declaration for Bexar County that would open low-interest federal loans to Texans hit by August severe storms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-riot-platforms-comanche-circle-data-center-texas-standards
Riot Platforms, Comanche Circle Commit to Texas Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Riot Platforms and Comanche Circle Data Center will comply with Texas standards on grid, water reuse and neighborhoods.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-ross-fire-damage-survey-wildfire-response-update
Abbott Surveys Ross Fire Damage in Palo Pinto, Jack Counties — Governor Abbott surveyed Ross Fire damage in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, reporting no deaths or injuries and more than 1,300 state responders deployed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-rural-student-career-pathway-grants
Abbott Awards $2.5M in Rural Student Career Pathway Grants — Gov. Abbott announced over $2.5 million in R-PEP grants to 17 rural Texas school district partnerships to expand college and career pathways for students.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-san-antonio-veteran-grants
Abbott Announces $6.1 Million for San Antonio Veteran Services — Governor Abbott announced $6.1 million in veterans' assistance grants to 24 San Antonio area organizations serving an estimated 103,749 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-semiconductor-workforce-training-tel-austin
Abbott Highlights Texas Semiconductor Workforce Training at TEL — Gov. Greg Abbott toured TEL's Austin training center, spotlighting Texas semiconductor workforce training backed by a state innovation fund grant.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-stack-anthropic-nightpeak-data-center-standards
Abbott Says Stack, Anthropic and Nightpeak Will Meet Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Stack Infrastructure, Anthropic and Nightpeak Energy will comply with Texas data center standards on grid, water and cost.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-surveys-kerrville-flood-damage
Abbott Surveys Kerrville Flood Damage, Updates Texas Flood Response — Abbott toured flood damage near Kerrville July 20, citing about 490 damaged homes as the Texas flood response shifts to debris removal and rebuilding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-tarrant-county-property-tax-reform
Abbott Cites Tarrant County as Property Tax Reform Model — Gov. Abbott promoted his property tax reform proposal in Fort Worth, citing Tarrant County's endorsing resolution as a model for local governments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-tdi-price-optimization-ban-insurers
Governor Abbott, TDI Remind Insurers That Price Optimization Is Illegal in Texas — Governor Abbott said TDI has reminded insurers that price optimization violates Texas law, citing a 79 percent rise in homeowners premiums over six years.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-texas-energy-fund-grant-deaf-smith-electric-cooperative
Abbott Announces $795,000 Texas Energy Fund Grant — A Texas Energy Fund grant of more than $795,000 will replace 30 aging breakers across eight substations serving Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative members.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-texas-stock-exchange-full-trading-launch
Governor Abbott Marks Full Trading Launch of Texas Stock Exchange — Gov. Greg Abbott marked the full trading launch of the Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange, now trading all National Market System symbols.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-thecb-three-year-bachelors-degree-pathways
Abbott Directs THECB to Develop Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Pathways — Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create a working group on a statewide three-year bachelor’s degree framework.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-thecb-three-year-bachelors-degree-working-group
Abbott Names Working Group on Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees — Gov. Abbott named 13 educators to a THECB working group to design a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees, due Dec. 31, 2026.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-tvc-panhandle-veterans-grants
Governor Abbott Announces $1.1 Million in Veterans' Assistance Grants for Panhandle Organizations — Governor Abbott announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants to five Panhandle organizations serving an estimated 836 local veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-txdot-138-billion-texas-transportation-plan
Abbott, TxDOT Announce $138 Billion Texas Transportation Plan — Gov. Greg Abbott and TxDOT announced a 10-year, $138 billion transportation plan to improve safety, cut congestion and strengthen the supply chain.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/abbott-wildfire-resources-panhandle-august-2026
Abbott Activates Wildfire Resources as Panhandle Danger Rises — Governor Abbott activated additional state wildfire response resources, including aircraft and National Guard helicopters, for the Texas Panhandle.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/acting-texas-comptroller-kelly-hancock-resignation-school-voucher-2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock Resigns Effective July 31 — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced his resignation effective July 31, capping a one-year tenure highlighted by hitting the 100,000-student TEFA voucher mark.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/advocating-for-fair-funding-a-conversation-with-dick-lavine-of-every-texan
Advocating for Fair Funding: A Conversation with Dick Lavine of Every Texan - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/advocating-for-homeschool-freedom-a-conversation-with-anita-scott
Advocating for Homeschool Freedom: A Conversation with Anita Scott - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/agencies
Agencies Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/agriculture-commissioner-sid-miller-helps-write-texas-first-nutrition-guidelines
Miller Helps Write Texas' First Nutrition Guidelines — Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller helped write Texas' first nutrition guidelines, urging whole foods, more produce and water over sugary drinks.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/alamo-area-schools-jet-career-training-grants
Alamo Area Schools Get $1.1M in JET Grants — Four Alamo area schools receive $1,113,310 in Jobs and Education for Texans grants to buy career training equipment for 202 students in high-demand fields.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/aluminum-can-recycling-rate-texas-florida-landfills
Texas and Florida Landfill 94K Tons of Aluminum as US Recycling Lags — Texas and Florida throw 94,000 tons of aluminum into landfills every year as the U.S. aluminum can recycling rate drops to 43%, far below the 75% global average.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/amarillo-tax-notice-republished-3-2-vote-september-14
Amarillo Reissued Its Tax Notice With a Much Bigger Number — Amarillo said its budget would raise $1.6 million more in taxes, then republished the notice at $3.8 million. Council split 3-2 on Sept. 14.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/amazon-robotics-manufacturing-facility-austin
Amazon Picks Austin for Robotics Manufacturing Facility — Amazon will build a multi-billion-dollar robotics manufacturing facility in Austin, creating 300 to 500 jobs, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 19.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/amermin-tungsten-scrap-export-licensing
AMERMIN Urges Tungsten Scrap Export Limits as Prices Soar — Texas recycler AMERMIN is urging federal export licensing on mill-ready tungsten scrap as prices near records amid Chinese export controls.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/an-open-border-coalition-is-tearing-law-enforcement-apart
An Open Border Coalition is Tearing Law Enforcement Apart - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/aphis-releases-new-mexico-screwworm-infested-zone-texas-cases-active
USDA Lifts New Mexico Screwworm Livestock Restrictions — USDA lifted New Mexico's screwworm movement restrictions Aug. 30, the outbreak's first rollback. Two Texas cases stay active in Val Verde County.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/apollo-global-management-austin-strategic-hub
Apollo Global Management to Open Strategic Hub in Austin — Apollo Global Management will open a new strategic hub in Austin, Gov. Abbott announced, expanding the firm’s asset management and retirement platform in Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/aqua-texas-rate-increase-puc-settlement
Aqua Texas Rate Settlement Moves Forward Without Customer Intervenors — A statewide rate case for Aqua Texas (Texas Water Utilities) moves toward a settlement between state staff and the utility, sidelining 3,500 protesting customers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/are-californias-blackouts-a-glimpse-of-texas-future
Are California’s Blackouts a Glimpse of Texas’ Future? - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/armando-martinez-texas-general-aviation-airports-disaster-response
Armando Martinez: Small Airports Are Texas Infrastructure — Texas Rep. Armando Martinez — firefighter, flight paramedic and pilot — on why general aviation airports are critical infrastructure for disaster response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ashley-wall-mamabear-books-austin-childrens-publisher
How a Texas Math Teacher Became a Children's Publisher — Ashley Wall taught middle school math for a decade. Then a day at the ice cream museum turned into MamaBear Books, an Austin independent children's publisher.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/attorney-general-paxton-urges-pause-on-33-billion-765-kv-transmission-buildout-pending-legislative-review
Paxton Seeks Pause on ERCOT 765-kV Transmission Buildout — Attorney General Ken Paxton asked regulators to defer ERCOT's $33 billion 765-kV transmission buildout until lawmakers review its scope and costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/austin-chamber-ceo-jeremy-martin-economic-growth-infrastructure
Austin Chamber CEO: Infrastructure & Talent Drive Central Texas Growth — Austin Chamber CEO Jeremy Martin outlines the infrastructure, housing, and energy demands required to sustain Central Texas's nation-leading economic growth.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/austin-isd-140-million-tax-note-86-million-deficit-takeover-trigger
Austin ISD to Borrow $140M as Deficit Hits $86 Million — Austin ISD will borrow $140 million to make payroll after closing 2025-26 $86 million in the red, while two campuses trigger a state takeover review.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/austin-isd-state-intervention-2026-a-f-ratings
Austin ISD Alone Triggers State Intervention in Ratings — Two Austin middle schools drew a fifth straight F, making Austin ISD the only Texas district facing required state intervention in the 2026 ratings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/austin-light-rail-the-human-and-constitutional-cost-a-conversation-with-mark-nemir-and-bill-aleshire
Austin Light Rail: The Human and Constitutional Cost; a Conversation with Mark Nemir and Bill Aleshire - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/austin-property-tax-rate-voter-approval-2026-budget
Austin Proposes Tax Rate at the Legal Maximum — Austin's proposed budget raises the city tax rate to the voter-approval maximum, offsetting part of the state's $140K homestead relief.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/author/brad-s
Brad Swail, Author at The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/author/daleesa
DaLeesa Quain, Author at The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/author/the-texas-dispatch
The Texas Dispatch, Author at The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ayn-rand-institute-move-to-texas-includes-plans-for-a-new-austin-landmark
Ayn Rand Institute Move to Texas Includes Plans for a New Austin Landmark - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/balancing-safety-and-reason-texas-should-approach-thc-regulation-carefully-not-casually
Balancing Safety and Reason: Texas Should Approach THC Regulation Carefully, Not Casually - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/barb-clapp-texas-cna-shortage-healthcare-workforce
Barb Clapp: Solving the Texas Nursing Strain Requires CNA Investment — Dwyer Workforce Development CEO Barb Clapp explains why rebuilding Texas' CNA pipeline with tuition-free training and wraparound support is key to supporting nurses.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/baylor-scott-white-firstcare-exit-texas-medicaid
Two Plans Exit Texas Medicaid After August 31 — Baylor Scott & White and FirstCare leave Texas Medicaid managed care Sept. 1. After Aug. 31, members in Lubbock and rural areas must use new plans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bear-creek-state-park-public-use-plan-meetings
TPWD Sets Public Meetings on Bear Creek State Park Plan — TPWD will hold public meetings July 8 in Kerrville and July 9 in Houston to gather feedback on the Bear Creek State Park Public Use Plan.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bell-county-big-hill-765-kv-hearing
Bell County–Big Hill 765 kV Hearing Opens Amid Fight — The contested Bell County–Big Hill 765 kV hearing opens the week of June 8 after judges rejected a landowner bid for more time, citing the 180-day deadline.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bell-county-big-hill-transmission-puc-protest
Lawmakers Urge Pause on Bell County East to Big Hill Transmission Project — A group of Texas legislators is calling on the PUC to pause the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV transmission project, citing property rights and grid reliability concerns.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bell-county-east-big-hill-transmission-puct-route-ruling
PUCT Denies Route Appeal for Bell County East-Big Hill Line — The PUCT unanimously denied a route-adequacy hearing on the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV transmission line, keeping the Permian path on schedule.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/benbrook-lake-missing-man-search-tpwd
Crews Continue Search for Missing Man at Benbrook Lake — Texas Game Wardens and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue multi-day recovery efforts at Benbrook Lake for a missing boater after high winds hit.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/big-hill-sand-lake-765-kv-route-puc-decision
Big Hill–Sand Lake 765-kV Route Nears PUC Decision — The Big Hill–Sand Lake 765-kV route case (PUC Docket 59182) nears a summer decision as the project's "need" question is reserved to a separate docket.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bill-aleshire-project-connect-taxpayer-lawsuit-transparency
Bill Aleshire: Project Connect a "Bait and Switch" on Taxpayers — Attorney Bill Aleshire joins the Taxpayer Empowerment podcast to detail the legal and financial battles surrounding Austin's multi-billion dollar Project Connect light rail.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bitcoin-atm-scam-warnings-san-antonio
Bitcoin ATM Scam Warnings Now Required in San Antonio — Bitcoin ATM scam warnings are now required at all 193 San Antonio crypto kiosks after $39 million in losses. See what Texas may do next.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/blanco-pedernales-water-district-data-center-resolution-2026
Hill Country Water District Asks Texas Lawmakers to Curb Data Center Permits — The Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater District has passed a resolution urging Texas lawmakers to grant it the legal authority to deny water permits to data centers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/board-of-law-examiners-september-18-2026-efficiency-audit-nextgen-bar-exam
Texas bar examiners face an audit and a new exam — The Texas Board of Law Examiners meets September 18 on a state efficiency audit, the 2028 NextGen bar exam and a new graded Texas law component.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bob-woody-mayor-sixth-street-austin-profile
The Busboy Who Became the Mayor of Sixth Street — How Bob Woody went from a 12-year-old busboy in 1972 to the owner of more than 20 Sixth Street establishments — and Austin's unofficial downtown mayor.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/brad-buckley-texas-school-enrollment-decline-ai
Brad Buckley on Texas School Enrollment Decline & AI in Classrooms — Texas House Public Ed Chair Brad Buckley discusses the historic loss of 76,000 public school students, funding challenges, testing reforms, and AI tools.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/brandon-creighton-texas-tech-chancellor-sb37-nvidia
Brandon Creighton on Leading Texas Tech Into the AI Era — Texas Tech chancellor, SB 37 Texas higher education, Texas Tech Nvidia partnership, GB300 supercomputer, Texas Tech University System, higher education reform Texas, sovereign data independence

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/bristol-myers-squibb-houston-expansion
Bristol Myers Squibb Plans $2.3B Houston Manufacturing Campus — Gov. Abbott says Bristol Myers Squibb will build a $2.3 billion Houston manufacturing campus creating nearly 500 jobs with state support.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/buckingham-cease-desist-federal-contractor-state-land
Buckingham Orders Halt to Unauthorized Work on State Land — Commissioner Dawn Buckingham sent a cease and desist to CBP and Barnard Construction after a federal contractor illegally cleared over a mile of Texas state land.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/buffalo-bayou-cleanup-houston-waterway-litter
Buffalo Bayou Cleanup: Houston’s Battle Against Urban Waterway Litter — Mike Garver and Robby Robinson reveal the "horrendous" scale of trash in Houston’s waterways and why a bottle deposit system is essential for Buffalo Bayou cleanup efforts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/buffalo-bayou-houston-waterway-cleanup-policy
Buffalo Bayou Cleanup: Why Advocates Want a Texas Bottle Bill — Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership is moving from cleanup to prevention, urging the Texas Legislature to pass a bottle deposit law to stop waterway litter.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/building-the-future-of-texas-restaurants-a-conversation-with-russell-woodward
Building the Future of Texas Restaurants: A Conversation with Russell Woodward - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/camp-mystic-2026-license-withdrawal
Camp Mystic Withdraws 2026 License Application Following Flood Tragedy — Camp Mystic has withdrawn its 2026 license application following the 2025 July 4th floods that claimed 28 lives. Governor Abbott confirmed the closure and ongoing investigations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/can-the-texas-grid-keep-up-ercot-ceo-on-data-centers-bills-and-the-2036-forecast
Can the Texas Grid Keep Up? ERCOT CEO on Data Centers, Bills, and the 2036 Forecast - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/canada-texas-livestock-screwworm-ban
Canada Texas Livestock Screwworm Ban Sparks Pushback — Canada's temporary Texas livestock screwworm ban drew an "overreaction" rebuke from Gov. Abbott's office as the two-case count holds steady in Zavala County.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/carl-kearney-austin-license-plate-reader-public-safety
Carl Kearney: Why Austin Needs Governed License Plate Readers — Carl Kearney argues Austin must reinstate police license plate readers with strict privacy controls, citing recent crime-fighting success in Manor and Round Rock.

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### https://thetexasdispatch.com/cecilia-abbott-texas-main-street-program-tour-2026
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Celebrates Texas Main Street Additions — Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott visited Killeen and Borger to highlight downtown historic preservation efforts in the Texas Main Street Program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/central-health-dell-medical-school-lawsuit-birch
Central Health Lawsuit: Appeals Court Ruling Stirs Indigent Care Debate — Travis County taxpayers seek a rehearing in Birch v. Central Health, arguing $35M annual payments to Dell Med exceed hospital district constitutional powers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/charles-blain-texas-energy-advantage-solar-ercot-grid
Charles Blain: Don't Mess with Texas' All-of-the-Above Energy Advantage — Charles Blain argues Texas must protect its energy addition model as solar, gas, and batteries keep ERCOT rates affordable despite record-breaking peak demand.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/city-of-elgin-funding-controversy-prompts-texas-ranger-investigation
City of Elgin funding controversy prompts Texas Ranger investigation - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/civil-commitment-office-board-august-14-2026-medical-costs
Texas civil commitment board takes up contractor costs — The Texas Civil Commitment Office board meets August 14 on medical costs at its Littlefield center, a 2027 budget and a Sunset review of the agency itself.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/coastal-bend-unaccompanied-veteran-burial-navy-veteran-garrett
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial Set for Navy Veteran — The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will hold an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy veteran David Eugene Garrett on Aug. 21 in Corpus Christi.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/cody-vasut-texas-government-transparency-public-information-act
Cody Vasut's Case for Transparency Without the Paperwork — Texas Rep. Cody Vasut on posting public records online by default, AI-generated open records requests, NGO contracts, and the House oversight committee's work.

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Comment Deadlines - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/commissioner-miller-calls-for-vigilance-as-screwworm-cases-approach-texas-border
Commissioner Miller calls for vigilance as screwworm cases approach Texas border - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/commissioner-miller-calls-tyson-beef-restructuring-a-wake-up-call-for-americas-cattle-industry
Miller Calls Tyson Beef Restructuring a Wake-Up Call for Cattle Industry — Commissioner Sid Miller calls Tyson's beef restructuring a wake-up call for the cattle industry, citing tight supplies and border trade disruptions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/commissioner-miller-mexican-cattle-imports-resumption
Commissioner Miller Welcomes Reopening of Mexican Cattle Imports - The Texas Dispatch — Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller welcomed a limited reopening of Mexican cattle imports while urging a stronger New World screwworm response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/commissioner-miller-praises-fda-move-giving-veterinarians-new-screwworm-treatment-for-dogs
Miller Praises FDA Screwworm Treatment Authorization for Dogs — Commissioner Sid Miller praises the FDA's emergency authorization of Simparica TRIO to treat New World screwworm in dogs and puppies.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/comptroller-huffines-announces-100000-students-now-receiving-texas-education-freedom-accounts
Huffines: 100,000 Students Receiving Texas Education Freedom Accounts — Comptroller Don Huffines announced more than 100,000 students now receive Texas Education Freedom Accounts funding as school begins.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/comptroller-huffines-names-leadership-team-agency-overhaul
Comptroller Huffines Names Leadership Team for Agency Overhaul - The Texas Dispatch — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines named a new senior leadership team Sept. 14 to carry out what his office called sweeping reforms at the agency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/comptroller-huffines-small-business-roundtable-data-processing-tax
Huffines Hears Small Business Complaints on Data Tax — Comptroller Don Huffines met with sellers, restaurant owners and physicians about the state's data processing services tax and called for a comprehensive review.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/comptroller-huffines-taxpayer-first-project
Comptroller Huffines Launches Taxpayer First Project — Comptroller Don Huffines unveiled the Taxpayer First Project, a package of reforms to modernize Texas tax administration and speed taxpayer refunds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/connecticut-92-percent-bottle-redemption-2025
Connecticut Bottle Deposit Returns Hit 92% in 2025 — New Container Recycling Institute data show Connecticut redeemed 92% of deposit containers in 2025 after doubling its deposit to 10 cents.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/conservation-poaching-and-hunter-safety-a-discussion-with-lt-game-warden-aaron-sims
Conservation, Poaching, and Hunter Safety: A Discussion with Lt. Game Warden Aaron Sims - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/corpus-christi-laredo-fort-worth-longview-recycling-costs-september-votes
What Texas Cities Pay to Keep Recycling Running — Resin prices push Corpus Christi's recycling carts up 9 percent while Laredo pays sole-source rates to keep its 2013 sorting plant running.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/corpus-christi-tceq-nueces-estuary-water-releases-suspension
Corpus Christi Asks TCEQ to Halt Nueces Water Releases — Corpus Christi asked TCEQ on Aug. 11 to suspend Nueces estuary releases after its reservoirs refilled past the 30% trigger. TCEQ has not ruled.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/could-performance-based-funding-improve-outcomes-of-incarceration-in-texas
Could performance-based funding improve outcomes of incarceration in Texas? - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/cprit-oversight-committee-august-19-2026-final-grant-awards
Texas cancer agency votes on final grants of the year — Texas's cancer research agency meets August 19 to approve its last grants of the budget year, with about $24 million left in this year's pool.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/crime-and-bail-in-texas-what-is-the-reality-a-conversation-with-ken-good
Crime and Bail in Texas - What is the Reality? A Conversation with Ken Good - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/crypto-kiosk-scam-losses-texas-regulation
Texas Leads Nation in Crypto-Kiosk Losses as Bill Reconsideration Looms — FBI data shows Texans lost a nation-leading $56.8M to crypto-kiosk scams in 2025 as the Texas Senate revisits regulations that failed in 2025.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/csec-911-fee-50-cents-equalization-surcharge-july-2026
Texas holds 9-1-1 fee at 50 cents as revenue erodes — CSEC voted to keep the Texas 9-1-1 fee at its 50-cent legal maximum and the equalization surcharge at 6 cents — then spent the meeting warning the funding structure is failing.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/csec-to-set-9-1-1-fees-adopt-five-year-statewide-plan-and-interview-executive-director-candidate
CSEC to Set 9-1-1 Fees, Adopt Five-Year Statewide Plan and Interview Executive Director Candidate - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/cy-fair-isd-sixteen-teachers-contract-abandonment-september-14
Cy-Fair Board Votes on 16 Teachers' Certificates Sept. 14 — Cy-Fair trustees vote Sept. 14 on finding 16 teachers quit without good cause, a step that can cost each of them a Texas teaching certificate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dan-huberty-texas-education-moak-casey
Dan Huberty on Corporate Risk, Dyslexia, & Texas School Finance — Former Texas House Public Education Chair Dan Huberty discusses navigating corporate pandemic restructuring, his personal dyslexia struggle, and leading Moak Casey.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/darby-tceq-public-meeting-beacon-data-center
Darby Seeks TCEQ Public Meeting on Beacon Data Center Permits — Rep. Drew Darby asked TCEQ for a public meeting in Tom Green County before it acts on four Beacon Data Centers air permits for a campus near Dove Creek.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/data-centers-comply-abbott-standards
Skybox, Digital Realty, Mara Commit to Texas Data Center Standards — Governor Abbott announced Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with his statewide data center standards on grid, water, and costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/debt-crisis-looming-vance-ginns-view-on-the-national-debt-and-texas-economic-future
Debt Crisis Looming: Vance Ginn's View on the National Debt and Texas' Economic Future - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/department-information-resources-august-27-2026-budget-administrative-fees
Texas DIR board sets 2027 budget and tech fees Aug. 27 — Texas technology board votes August 27 on a 2027 budget and fee schedule that depends on budget writers letting unspent Texas.gov money carry forward.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dir-launches-texas-design-system-state-website-modernization-2026
DIR Launches Texas Design System to Modernize State Websites — The Texas Department of Information Resources launched the Texas Design System, a library of 37 components to modernize state agency websites.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/don-mclaughlin-new-world-screwworm-texas-border-2026
McLaughlin Demands Operation Lone Star Response to Screwworm Threat — Texas Rep. Don McLaughlin has urged state leaders to deploy an Operation Lone Star-style emergency response to halt the New World Screwworm near the border.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dont-be-fooled-texas-still-needs-strong-protections-against-social-media-censorship
Don’t Be Fooled—Texas Still Needs Strong Protections Against Social Media Censorship - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-airborne-radiation-detection-helicopters
DPS Flies Radiation Detection Sensors on Texas Helicopters — Texas DPS has equipped a Bell 412 helicopter with radiation-detection sensors, already used to survey FIFA venues in Houston and Dallas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-back-to-school-safety
DPS Shares School Safety Tips as Students Return to Class — Texas DPS urged drivers to slow down in school zones and shared family safety tips and resources like iWatchTexas as students head back to school.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-driver-license-division-new-leadership-dennis-flores
DPS Names Mimzie Dennis Driver License Chief — DPS names Mimzie Dennis chief and Amelia Flores assistant chief of the Driver License Division, effective Sept. 1, as Sheri Gipson departs after 44 years.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-graduates-51-texas-highway-patrol-troopers
DPS Graduates 51 New Texas Highway Patrol Troopers — DPS welcomed 51 new Texas Highway Patrol troopers from Recruit Class A-2026 at a Cedar Park ceremony. They report to duty stations Sept. 29.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-inspector-wins-north-american-inspectors-championship
Texas DPS Inspector Wins North American Inspectors Championship — Texas DPS Cpl. Kaleb Rains won the Grand Champion Award at the 2026 North American Inspectors Championship, the agency's second straight top finish.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-labor-day-enforcement-operation-care-2026
DPS Steps Up Labor Day Enforcement With Operation CARE Sept. 4-7 — DPS will put more troopers on Texas roads for Labor Day weekend, with Operation CARE running Sept. 4-7 to target speeding, DWI and Move Over violations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-organized-oilfield-theft-arrests-asset-seizures
DPS Oilfield Theft Case: 6 Arrests, Millions Seized — DPS says its Organized Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit arrested six people and seized vehicles, jewelry, cash and bank accounts in a petroleum theft case.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-rsd-connect-ltc-licensing-platform
DPS Launches RSD Connect for Texas License to Carry — Texas DPS will launch RSD Connect on Oct. 1, a new online platform for License to Carry applications, renewals and instructor course management.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-sober-ride-college-football-season-2026
DPS Urges Texans to Plan a Sober Ride Before Football Season Kickoff — As college football season begins, DPS urges fans to plan a sober ride home, noting drivers ages 21 to 24 are among the highest-risk for impaired driving.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-texas-college-student-safety-fall-semester
DPS Urges Texas College Students to Stay Safe This Fall — The Texas Department of Public Safety urges college students to stay alert, drive sober and use the iWatchTexas app as the fall semester begins.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dps-texas-rangers-new-leadership-bobo-westmoreland
Jason Bobo Named Texas Rangers Division Chief — DPS names Jason Bobo chief of the Texas Rangers Division and Kip Westmoreland assistant chief, effective Sept. 1, as Chief Scotty Shiver retires.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dr-kal-clark-medical-ai-radiology-data-centers
Dr. Kal Clark: Why Medical AI Diagnostics Require Abundant Data Centers — UT Health radiologist Dr. Kal Clark warns that capping Texas data center growth creates a 'concierge AI' divide, stalling life-saving diagnostic software.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dr-lori-teller-texas-screwworm-rural-veterinary-shortage
Lori Teller on Texas Screwworm Outbreaks & Rural Vet Shortages — TVMA Director Dr. Lori Teller warns that the Texas screwworm border breach highlights a critical, debt-driven shortage of rural veterinarians.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/dr-shawn-dalis-launches-monthly-walk-with-a-doc-houston-2026
Dr. Shawn Davis Launches Free Monthly Walk with a Doc in Houston — Dr. Shawn Davis and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic will launch a free, monthly Walk with a Doc community health program at Houston's Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/east-texas-counties-chapter-391-solar-data-centers
East Texas Counties Use Chapter 391 Law to Regulate Solar, Data Centers — Rural Texas counties are turning to Chapter 391, an obscure 1965 regional planning statute, to gain leverage over a massive influx of solar farms, data centers, and battery storage projects.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/east-texas-counties-form-groundwater-district
East Texas Counties Move to Form Groundwater District — East Texas counties advance a 16-county groundwater district to regulate wells outside investors want to pump from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/east-texas-data-center-withdraws-abbott-standards
East Texas Data Center Withdraws After Missing Abbott’s Standards — A proposed Henderson County data center withdrew after failing to meet Governor Abbott’s standards for grid reliability, water use and community protections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/east-texas-groundwater-district-pumping-rules-vote
East Texas Water District Votes on Sweeping Pumping Rules — An East Texas groundwater district votes July 16 on sweeping new pumping rules as Kyle Bass's federal lawsuit over its moratorium looms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/east-texas-groundwater-district-six-counties
East Texas Groundwater District Gains Six Counties — Six counties voted to form an East Texas groundwater district to limit aquifer pumping to North Texas. See what the votes mean for your water.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/economic-development-groups-join-trii
Local EDCs Join Texans for Responsible Infrastructure Investment — Economic development groups from Sherman, Copperas Cove and Wichita Falls join TRII, the statewide coalition backing Texas' 765-kV grid expansion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/economic-impact-study-highlights-port-of-corpus-christis-role-in-texas-trade
Economic impact study highlights Port of Corpus Christi's role in Texas trade - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ecptote-executive-council-august-14-2026-executive-director
Texas therapy council meets on its director's employment — The council that staffs the Texas physical therapy and occupational therapy boards meets August 14, with the executive director's employment on the agenda.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/edgeconnex-stream-data-center-standards
EdgeConneX, Stream Data Centers Commit to Texas Data Center Standards — Gov. Greg Abbott announced EdgeConneX and Stream Data Centers will comply with Texas data center standards on grid costs, water reuse and neighborhoods.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/editorial-independence-ownership
Editorial Independence & Ownership - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/eia-texas-electricity-demand-forecast-data-center-pause
EIA Halves Texas Electricity Demand Forecast for 2027 — The EIA cut its 2027 Texas power demand growth forecast from 14% to 6%, naming the state's Aug. 3 data center pause as the reason.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/el_paso_meta_data_center_recall_boyar_trejo
El Paso Council Member Faces Recall Over Meta Data Center Vote — Activists file a recall petition against El Paso Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo following a controversial council vote to preserve Meta's $10B data center tax breaks.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/el-paso-voter-approval-tax-rate-august-7-posting
El Paso Advances Max Tax Rate as Posting Deadline Hits — El Paso council advances the voter-approval tax rate — about $132 more a year — as Texas taxing units face the Aug. 7 deadline to post proposed rates.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/employees-retirement-system-texas-august-25-2026-medicare-rates
ERS board sets 2027 retiree Medicare rates Aug. 25 — The Employees Retirement System board meets August 25 to set 2027 Medicare Advantage rates for retired state workers and to weigh a governance rewrite.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/employers-for-childcare-task-force-to-host-virtual-update-on-childcare-policy-in-texas
Employers for Childcare Task Force to host virtual update on childcare policy in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/empowering-futures-chairman-buckley-on-transforming-texas-education
Empowering Futures: Chairman Buckley on Transforming Texas Education - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/empowering-the-next-generation-the-story-of-tleem-and-arjun-sharda
Empowering the Next Generation: The Story of TLEEM and Arjun Sharda - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/enchanted-rock-backcountry-day-use
TPWD Opens Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area for Day Use — Enchanted Rock's new Backcountry Area opens for self-guided day use July 7, the first phase of public access to the state natural area's expansion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/entrepreneurship-the-texas-economy-and-online-fraud-a-discussion-with-chris-powers
Entrepreneurship, the Texas economy, and online fraud: A discussion with Chris Powers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ep-lacey-hull-public-safety-medicaid-child-safety
Rep. Lacey Hull: Crime, Online Child Safety, and Medicaid Reforms — State Rep. Lacey Hull breaks down upcoming legislative priorities for online child safety, preventative healthcare, and Harris County judicial accountability.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-and-university-of-texas-partner-to-research-next-generation-energy-technologies
ERCOT and University of Texas partner to research next-generation energy technologies - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-and-university-of-texas-partner-to-research-next-generation-energy-technologies-2
ERCOT and University of Texas partner to research next-generation energy technologies - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-batch-zero-delay-data-center-audit-august-20
Texas Halts Data Center Grid Notices Until August 20 — ERCOT missed its August 7 deadline to tell data centers where they stand, freezing every project in line until the PUC takes it up August 20.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-batch-zero-forms-puct-pgrr145
ERCOT Releases Batch Zero Forms Ahead of Crucial PUCT Vote — ERCOT has published binding Batch Zero forms (Form W and Form X) for data centers as the PUCT prepares for a final grid interconnection vote on June 18.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-batch-zero-pgrr145-permian-transmission
ERCOT Backs $6.5B Grid Expansion & "Batch Zero" Interconnection — ERCOT endorses $6.5B in transmission projects and approves PGRR145 "batch zero" modeling, while Oncor and LCRA advance a $1.6B+ 765-kV Permian basin line.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-batch-zero-verification-rfi-data-centers-september-9
ERCOT Demands Sworn Data Center Proof or Loss of Place — ERCOT began demanding notarized proof from giant power users Sept. 9. Miss the 10-day deadline and the project loses its place in line.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-data-center-co-location-rules-june-vote
ERCOT's Co-Location Catch: Why Texas Grid Rules Shortchange On-Site Power — Before the June 18 PUCT vote, ERCOT co-location rules show a glaring policy gap: on-site power plants don't guarantee grid priority for data centers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-data-center-community-impact-survey-461-projects
ERCOT to Survey 461 Texas Data Centers on Water, Power — ERCOT told regulators Sept. 11 it will send 130 questions to 461 Texas data centers on water, power and ownership, and name those who refuse.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-data-center-ride-through-rule-texas
ERCOT Data Center Ride-Through Rule Explained: Grid Risks and Rules — ERCOT's new data center ride-through rule forces large facilities to stay online during grid flickers and faults. Here is what the rule means for Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-data-center-water-rfi-section-c-archer-county-september-14
Texas Data Centers Face Criminal Water Survey Penalties — ERCOT's Sept. 14 survey makes Texas data centers answer water questions under oath by Oct. 12. Refusing is a crime. Archer County is watching.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-forecasts-massive-surge-in-texas-power-demand-through-2032
ERCOT Forecasts Massive Surge in Texas Power Demand Through 2032 - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-good-cause-exception-batch-zero-deadlines
Data Centers: ERCOT Audit to Take Months, 23 Projects Wait — ERCOT told Texas regulators its data-center audit will take months, leaving 23 projects' 2027 start dates riding on a request to waive its deadlines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-launches-powercast-podcast
ERCOT Launches PowerCast Podcast on the Texas Grid - The Texas Dispatch — ERCOT announced ERCOT PowerCast, a monthly audio and video podcast launching Sept. 23 to explain grid reliability and market decisions to Texans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-misses-batch-zero-classification-deadline-august-31
ERCOT Misses Deadline on Big Power User Rankings — ERCOT told the market at 7:16 p.m. on its own deadline day that it needs more time to classify the giant electricity users first in line to connect.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ercot-weekend-power-record-august-23-2026
Texas Sets Weekend Power Record, Near All-Time High — Texas drew 90,411 MW on Sunday, Aug. 23 - a weekend record and second only to July's all-time peak, as round-the-clock load closes the weekday gap.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/evidence-based-school-safety-framework-rtrd-manual
West Texas Researchers Unveil New Evidence-Based School Safety Model — Texas researchers Lewis Matthews and Ryan Bronaugh introduce the RTRD Field Manual, a data-driven framework built to identify school safety risks early.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/federal-disaster-declaration-19-texas-counties-july-2026-floods
FEMA Public Assistance Approved for 19 Texas Counties — A Major Disaster Declaration opens FEMA Public Assistance to 19 Texas counties damaged by July storms and flooding, with more requests still pending.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fema-fire-grant-hydra-fire-bosque-county
FEMA Approves Fire Grant for Bosque County's Hydra Fire — FEMA approved a fire grant for Bosque County's Hydra Fire, which has burned about 1,100 acres and threatened 200-plus homes, Gov. Abbott said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/finance-commission-of-texas-august-21-2026-pawnshop-payday-data-security
Texas finance regulators vote on pawnshop data security rules — The Finance Commission of Texas meets August 21 to adopt data security recordkeeping rules for pawnshops and propose the same for payday and title lenders.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/finance-commission-of-texas-august-6-2026-fy2027-budget-hearing
Texas bank regulator's budget shrinks with the charter count — Texas financial regulators take comment August 6 on FY2027 budgets. The Department of Banking would cut $2.9 million and 14 jobs. Comments close August 10.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/foift-2026-scholarship-recipients-william-fry-casey-mckee
FOIFT Names 2026 Scholarship Recipients for Journalism and Law — The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas named William Fry and Casey McKee as the 2026 scholarship recipients for journalism and open government law.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/foift-open-government-seminar-dallas-fort-worth-june-2026
FOI Foundation of Texas Schedules DFW Open Government Seminar — The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will hold a free Open Government Seminar on June 18, 2026, at DFW Airport to cover open meetings and records laws.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-bend-county-2026-tax-rate-adopted-407-september-10
Fort Bend Cuts Tax Rate From the Dais in a 4-0 Vote — Fort Bend adopted 40.7 cents Sept. 10, below the election-triggering ceiling its own agenda exceeded. Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio and Harris vote next.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-phantom-hill-zebra-mussels-infested
TPWD Declares Fort Phantom Hill Lake Fully Infested With Zebra Mussels — TPWD has declared Fort Phantom Hill Lake near Abilene fully infested with zebra mussels, bringing the number of Texas lakes with invasive mussels to 40.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-dallas-county-property-tax-rates-2026
Fort Worth vs Dallas County: Two Texas Tax Rates — Fort Worth's rate rises and the average bill falls. Dallas County's rate rises and the median bill jumps $108, forcing a Nov. 3 vote.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-data-center-black-mountain-vote
Fort Worth Council Votes on $10B Black Mountain Data Center — he Fort Worth City Council votes June 23 on Black Mountain's $10B data center campus, a self-powered project facing pushback over scale and noise.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-data-center-moratorium
Fort Worth Data Center Moratorium Clears First Council Vote — Fort Worth's City Council voted unanimously to start a temporary data center moratorium, form an infrastructure commission and require PUCT and ERCOT grid approval.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-isd-takeover-campus-closure-staar-exit
Fort Worth ISD Takeover: Cuts, Closure, Exit Test — Fort Worth ISD's state-appointed leaders weigh a campus closure and deep cuts while chasing the STAAR outcomes needed to exit TEA takeover.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-isd-takeover-staar-results
Fort Worth ISD Takeover: Early STAAR Results — Fort Worth ISD posts STAAR gains under its state-appointed board as supporters and critics weigh the takeover's early results and ongoing turnover.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fort-worth-man-recovered-benbrook-lake
Fort Worth Man Recovered From Benbrook Lake After Search — The body of a 62-year-old Fort Worth man was recovered from Benbrook Lake July 13 after a two-day search by Texas Game Wardens and local responders.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/from-child-safety-to-education-outcomes-senator-menendezs-commitment-to-texas-and-the-future
From Child Safety to Education Outcomes: Senator Menendez's Commitment to Texas and the Future - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/from-enron-to-uri-robert-bryce-discusses-energy-policy-in-texas
From Enron to Uri: Robert Bryce discusses energy policy in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/from-school-lunches-to-technological-advances-a-look-inside-the-texas-department-of-agriculture-with-commissioner-sid-miller
From School Lunches to Technological Advances: A Look Inside the Texas Department of Agriculture with Commissioner Sid Miller - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/funeral-service-commission-august-14-2026-anatomical-donation-rules
Texas votes on new rules for donated human bodies — The Texas Funeral Service Commission votes August 14 on rules for donated bodies: chain of custody at every handoff and a ban on paid public dissections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-henry-cisneros-and-aj-rodriguez-on-why-megaregions-are-the-key-to-texas-next-economic-boom
Henry Cisneros and AJ Rodriguez on why Megaregions are the key to Texas’ next economic boom - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-joe-lonsdale-and-john-hryhorchuk-on-why-tech-and-migration-of-intellect-will-define-the-road-to-2036
Joe Lonsdale and John Hryhorchuk on why tech and migration of intellect will define the road to 2036 - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-mayor-mattie-parker-and-a-j-rodriguez-on-ensuring-the-texas-miracle-for-texas-families
Mayor Mattie Parker and A.J. Rodriguez on ensuring the Texas Miracle for Texas families - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-mike-morath-and-mary-lynn-pruneda-on-why-the-class-of-2036-may-be-americas-most-important-success-indicator
Mike Morath and Mary Lynn Pruneda on why the Class of 2036 may be America’s most important success indicator - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-roy-spence-and-renzo-soto-on-why-make-it-in-texas-is-the-new-battle-cry-for-the-bicentennial
Roy Spence and Renzo Soto on why 'Make It in Texas' is the new battle cry for the Bicentennial - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-the-high-stakes-math-of-texas-future-energy-demand-with-pablo-vegas-and-jeremy-mazur
The High-Stakes Math of Texas’ Future Energy Demand with Pablo Vegas and Jeremy Mazur - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-of-texas-wallace-jefferson-and-luis-soberon-on-why-the-judiciary-is-the-next-frontier-for-the-texas-miracle
Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson and Luis Soberon on why the Judiciary is the Next Frontier for the Texas Miracle - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-permian-basin-energy-2036
Future of the Permian Basin: Powering Texas and the World — Tracee Bentley and Jordan Wat outline the future of the Permian Basin, detailing how AI innovation, water recycling, and public-private partnerships power Texas through 2036.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-texas-education-workforce-opportunity-2036
Future of Texas: Reengineering the 90-60-30 Pipeline for 2036 — Dr. Wynn Rosser and John Hryhorchuk examine how Texas is overhauling higher education funding, dual-credit policy, and outcome-based metrics to build the workforce of 2036.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-texas-healthcare-affordability-2036
Avik Roy and Charles Miller: Can a Healthy Market Solve the $27,000 Health Care Problem — Avik Roy and Charles Miller discuss the roadmap to affordable healthcare in Texas, focusing on hospital competition, price transparency, and policy reform for 2036.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/future-texas-higher-education-2036
Future of Texas Higher Education: Innovation, Affordability & 2036 — Chancellor Glenn Hegar and David Leebron discuss the strategic evolution of Texas higher education, from space research to affordability, on the road to 2036.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/fws-revokes-dunes-sagebrush-lizard-endangered-listing-texas-2026
Wayne Christian Hails Removal of Lizard Endangered Species Protections — Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded a federal decision to revoke Endangered Species Act protections for the dunes sagebrush lizard.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/game-wardens-fatal-boat-collision-bird-island-basin
Game Wardens Investigate Fatal Bird Island Basin Boat Collision - The Texas Dispatch — Texas Game Wardens are investigating a fatal boat collision July 25 at Bird Island Basin in Kleberg County that killed a 16-year-old, TPWD said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/gary-gates-texas-housing-affordability-policy
Rep. Gary Gates: Tackling Municipal Barriers to Texas Housing Supply — Rep. Gary Gates warns local zoning resistance threatens Texas affordability, outlining his committee's plan to streamline building rules ahead of the next session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-95-million-drrp-funds-prairie-view-wastewater
GLO Approves $9.5 Million for Prairie View Wastewater Project — The Texas General Land Office approved $9.5 million in DRRP funds for a wastewater collection system improvement project in the city of Prairie View.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-adopt-a-beach-fall-coastwide-cleanup-registration-2026
GLO Opens Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup Signups — The Texas General Land Office opened registration for the Adopt-A-Beach Fall Coastwide Cleanup on Sept. 19 at 25 sites along the Texas coast.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-amendment-22-hurricane-harvey-action-plan
GLO Posts Amendment 22 to Harvey Recovery Plan for Comment — The Texas GLO opened a 30-day comment period on Amendment 22 to the $5.6 billion Hurricane Harvey recovery plan, adjusting Houston housing program budgets.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-army-corps-coastal-texas-project-mou
GLO, Army Corps Sign MOU to Advance Coastal Texas Project — The Texas GLO and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a construction MOU to speed early work on the Coastal Texas Project.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-orders-federal-contractor-cease-unauthorized-clearing
GLO Orders Federal Contractor to Cease Unauthorized Clearing of State Land — The Texas GLO sent a cease and desist to CBP and Barnard Construction after a contractor illegally cleared over a mile of state land, demanding remediation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-rrc-42-orphaned-wells-plugged
GLO, Railroad Commission Plug 42 Orphaned Coastal Wells — The GLO and Railroad Commission have plugged 42 orphaned wells on state submerged land, including 16 off High Island, to protect Texas coastal waters.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-texas-engine-initiative-buckingham
GLO Unveils The Texas Engine Initiative for State Resources — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham unveiled The Texas Engine, a five-pillar General Land Office plan for state land, energy, minerals and water.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-unaccompanied-veteran-burial-abilene
GLO Invites Public to Unaccompanied Veteran Burial in Abilene — The Texas General Land Office invites the Abilene community to an Aug. 6 Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Army Specialist Steven Louis McCarley.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-unaccompanied-veteran-burial-killeen-pelton
Land Office Sets Unaccompanied Veteran Burial in Killeen - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas General Land Office invites the public to a July 29 Unaccompanied Veteran Burial in Killeen for U.S. Navy Veteran Christopher Lee Pelton.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-unaccompanied-veteran-burial-rio-grande-valley-pennington
Land Office Invites Public to Veteran Burial in Mission — The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will hold an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial Sept. 8 for Air Force Maj. Johnnie Lee Pennington, who has no expected next of kin.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-voices-of-veterans-danny-garrett
Texas Land Office Adds Vietnam Veteran Danny Garrett to Voices of Veterans — The Texas General Land Office added Army veteran Danny Garrett's Vietnam War account to the Veterans Land Board's Voices of Veterans oral history program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-voices-of-veterans-wayne-terwilliger-wwii-marine
Land Office Features WWII Marine in Voices of Veterans - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans series features Cpl. Wayne Terwilliger, a WWII Marine who served at Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/glo-west-texas-state-veterans-cemetery-dedication-lubbock
Land Office Dedicates West Texas State Veterans Cemetery — Commissioner Dawn Buckingham dedicated the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, the fifth state veterans cemetery, serving 21,000 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/gma8-desired-future-conditions-comment-deadline-2026
Texas Groundwater Limits Face Wednesday Comment Deadline — North and Central Texas water districts close comment Wednesday on the desired future conditions that cap groundwater pumping across the region.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-2026-report-to-the-people
Governor Abbott Releases 2026 Report to the People of Texas — Governor Greg Abbott released the 2026 Report to the People of Texas, highlighting $90B for education, $51B in tax relief, and a new property tax overhaul plan.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-5-8-million-emergency-trauma-care-training
Abbott Awards $5.8M for Texas Trauma Care Training — Governor Abbott announced $5.8 million in grants to train Texas doctors and nurses in emergency and trauma care and expand the healthcare workforce.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-750-million-teacher-incentive-allotment-awards-2026
Governor Abbott Announces $750M in Teacher Incentive Awards — Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funding to reward over 30,000 top-performing Texas public school teachers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-adds-25-names-to-texas-peace-officers-memorial
Governor Abbott Adds 25 Names to Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-166-million-energy-assistance-funds-2026
Governor Abbott Announces $166M in Texas Energy Assistance FundsGovernor Abbott Announces $166M in Federal Energy Assistance Funds for Low-Income Texans - The Texas Dispatch — Governor Greg Abbott announced $166M in federal energy assistance funds administered by TDHCA to assist low-income Texans with utility bills and HVAC equipment.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-200-million-texas-energy-fund-grant-2026
Governor Abbott Announces $200M Southeast Texas Grid Grant — Governor Greg Abbott announced a $200M Texas Energy Fund grant to reinforce grid infrastructure and storm resiliency for 538,000 Entergy Texas customers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-4-7m-in-workforce-grants-for-texas-community-and-technical-colleges
Abbott Announces $4.7 Million in Texas Workforce Development Grants — Gov. Greg Abbott announced 15 grants totaling over $4.7 million to Texas community and technical colleges for career and technical education programs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-axiom-space-redomiciles-texas-2026
Governor Abbott Announces Axiom Space Relocates Legal Home to Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced that commercial human space flight leader Axiom Space has officially moved its legal corporate domicile from Delaware to Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-six-more-data-center-companies-commit-to-comply-with-state-standards
Abbott: Six More Data Center Companies Commit to Texas Standards — Gov. Abbott announced Microsoft, Hut 8, Equinix, Galaxy, Compass Datacenters and Montera Infrastructure will comply with his data center standards.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-announces-toyota-san-antonio-plant-expansion-2026
Governor Abbott Details $3.6 Billion Toyota Expansion in San Antonio — Governor Greg Abbott announced a $3.6 billion Toyota expansion in San Antonio, doubling the factory's footprint and creating 2,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-declares-texas-financial-capital-2026
Governor Abbott Proclaims Texas as the Financial Capital of America — At the TBA convention, Governor Greg Abbott formally declared Texas the financial capital of America, noting its $2.9T economy and 648,000-plus financial workforce.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-deploys-state-resources-screwworm-fly-disaster
Abbott Deploys State Resources for South Texas Screwworm Infestation — Governor Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration, deploying state assets and university personnel to combat a second screwworm detection.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-disaster-declaration-new-world-screwworm-texas-2026
Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over South Texas Screwworm Case — Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 44 Texas counties to contain and eradicate the New World screwworm fly infestation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-hhsc-announce-snap-replacement-benefits-extension-for-flood-affected-texans
Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension — Gov. Abbott and HHSC announce a SNAP replacement benefits extension for food lost in July flooding, adding Sutton and Zavala counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-launches-free-screwworm-inspector-training-2026
Abbott Launches Free Screwworm Inspector Training for Livestock — Governor Greg Abbott announced a free online certification program for Texas screwworm inspectors to streamline livestock movement permits amid the outbreak.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-launches-one-stop-shop-website-new-world-screwworm-2026
Governor Abbott Launches Centralized New World Screwworm Website — Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of screwworm.texas.gov, a centralized state portal providing maps, identification tools, and tracking data for NWS.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-launches-texas-classroom-commission-education-2026
Governor Abbott Launches Teacher-Led Texas Classroom Commission — Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission, an advisory body of current and retired teachers tasked with shaping education policy.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-spacex-dual-listing-nasdaq-texas-2026
Governor Abbott Celebrates SpaceX Dual Listing on Nasdaq Texas — Governor Greg Abbott celebrated SpaceX's decision to dual-list shares on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas, highlighting the state's growing technology and aerospace hub.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-texas-bicentennial-commission-appointments-2026
Governor Abbott Appoints Nine to Texas Bicentennial Commission — Governor Greg Abbott announced nine initial appointments to the newly formed Texas Bicentennial Commission to plan the 2036 Texas Independence celebration.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-texas-energy-fund-loan-west-texas-power-plant-2026
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan for 860-MW West Texas Power Plant — Governor Greg Abbott announced an 860-MW Texas Energy Fund loan for Vistra to expand its natural gas Permian Basin Power Plant in West Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/governor-abbott-workforce-agency-directives-high-demand-jobs-2026
Governor Abbott Issues Directives to Expand Trade and Job Training — Gov. Greg Abbott issued immediate directives to four Texas state agencies to expand trade apprenticeships, cut licensing red tape, and boost workforce training.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/great-texas-birding-classic-records-30th-year
TPWD's Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in Its 30th Year — TPWD's Great Texas Birding Classic set records for teams, species and conservation funding in its 30th year, awarding $85,000 in Texas habitat grants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/harris-bexar-lubbock-county-property-tax-rates-september-2026
Harris, Bexar, Lubbock Split on 2026 Property Tax Rates — Harris was handed the highest rate it can set without an election, Bexar held flat and is cutting jobs, Lubbock proposed a cut.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/harris-county-property-tax-rate-voter-approval-ceiling-september-17
Harris County Tax Rate Hits Its No-Election Ceiling — Harris County advanced a 41.75-cent tax rate Sept. 8 — exactly its voter-approval ceiling. The median homestead bill rises $86. Final vote Sept. 17.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/harris-tarrant-county-property-tax-rates-2027
Harris Weighs Record Tax Hike as Tarrant Cuts — Harris County takes up a possible three-cent increase Aug. 17 while Tarrant County staff recommend a fourth straight rate cut.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hb-550-texas-schools-period-products-menstrual-equity
HB 550: Why Texas Public Schools Still Lack Free Period Products — Dhiyasri Thirumurugan examines why Texas HB 550 stalled, exploring how legislative priorities, public cost debates, and stigma block school period products.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/healthcare-and-education-in-texas-a-conversation-with-representative-mihaela-plesa
Healthcare and Education in Texas: A conversation with Representative Mihaela Plesa - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hearing-calendar
Hearing Calendar - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hefty-renew-recycling-program-ends-texas-deposit-alternative
Hefty's Orange Bag Recycling Program Is Shutting Down — Reynolds is ending Hefty ReNew after a decade. Its own numbers: 2.3 million households, 3,500 tons - about three pounds of plastic per household.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-assisted-living-rules-rewrite-chapter-553-daily-activities-bed-rails
Texas Rewrites Assisted Living Rules, 204 Sections — HHSC proposes rewriting 204 sections of Texas assisted living rules: daily activities, bed rail limits, five-year records. Comments close Oct. 5.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-executive-council-august-20-2026-child-care-rules
Texas health council hears day care deregulation rules Aug. 20 — Texas health officials take public comment August 20 on rules easing day care regulation, including one package whose text is not yet public.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-executive-council-september-17-2026-snap-penalty-assisted-living-rules
Texas health council hears SNAP penalty cost estimate — The HHSC Executive Council meets September 17 to hear what a federal SNAP error-rate penalty could cost Texas and to take comment on assisted living rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-panhandle-state-hospital-construction-milestone
HHSC Marks Construction Milestone at Panhandle State Hospital — HHSC placed the final steel beam on the 75-bed, $159 million Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo, with construction set to finish in fall 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-rural-texas-strong-forum-big-spring
HHSC to Gather Input on $1.4 Billion Rural Texas Strong Plan — HHSC will host an Aug. 19 public forum in Big Spring to gather feedback on Rural Texas Strong, the state's $1.4 billion rural health funding plan.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-snap-replacement-benefits-bexar-county-extension
SNAP Replacement Benefit Deadline Extended for Bexar County — Bexar County SNAP recipients have until Sept. 17 to request replacement benefits for storm-spoiled food after USDA doubled the reporting window to 20 days.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-social-services-block-grant-public-comment
HHSC Seeks Comment on Social Services Block Grant Report — Texas HHSC is taking public comment through Aug. 26 on the draft Title XX Social Services Block Grant Intended Use Report.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-terrell-center-for-youth-opening
HHSC Opens Terrell Center for Youth for Foster Care Teens — HHSC and DFPS opened the Terrell Center for Youth, a 30-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health treatment to Texas foster care teens.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hhsc-to-host-public-forum-on-1-4b-rural-texas-strong-health-plan
HHSC Hosts Public Forum on Rural Texas Strong Health Plan Aug. 19 — HHSC hosts an Aug. 19 forum in Big Spring on the Rural Texas Strong plan for an estimated $1.4 billion in federal rural health funds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/high-housing-costs-creating-structural-barriers-to-texas-family-formation-new-study-finds
High Housing Costs Creating "Structural Barriers" to Texas Family Formation, New Study Finds - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/highlights-from-the-tppf-policy-summit-insights-from-ceo-greg-sindelar
Highlights from the TPPF Policy Summit: Insights from CEO Greg Sindelar - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hill-country-flood-warnings-camps
Hill Country Flood Warnings Helped Camps Keep Campers Safe — A year after the deadly 2025 Guadalupe River flood, earlier Hill Country flood warnings helped Texas camps keep campers safe during last week's storms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hillary-hickland-data-center-concerns-texas
Rep. Hickland Calls for Prioritizing Texans in Data Center Surge — State Rep. Hillary Hickland warns that the rapid influx of data centers must not compromise Texas energy, water resources, or generational land.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/honey-creek-trailhead-opens
TPWD Opens Honey Creek State Natural Area Trailhead — Honey Creek State Natural Area's new trailhead opens Aug. 8 with 3.5 miles of hiking trails, available by reservation, Texas Parks and Wildlife said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hoover-alexander-hoovers-cooking-austin-legacy
Hoover Alexander and the Long Road to Manor Road — How Hoover Alexander went from Night Hawk dishwasher to East Austin restaurant icon — and what comes after Hoover's Cooking closed its dining room after 27 years.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/house-rules-transparency-and-the-judiciary-a-conversation-with-representative-cody-vasut
House Rules, Transparency, and the Judiciary: A Conversation with Representative Cody Vasut - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/houston-garbage-utility-fee-budget-vote
Houston Recasts Trash Pickup as Utility, Passes $5 to $25 Fee — Houston City Council approved a $7.5B budget that turns trash service into a utility, launching a $5 water-bill fee that escalates to $25 by 2032.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/houston-trash-fee-recycling-rate
Houston Trash Fee Starts as Recycling Stalls at 16% — Houston trash fee starts July 1 as the city recycles just 16% of its waste and races to fund a broken system feeding bayous and landfills.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-decision-final-three-weeks
Gleeson Calls Aug. 14 Meeting on Permian Power Lines — Chairman Gleeson called an Aug. 14 PUC meeting on the Permian 765-kV plan and says no final decision on Howard-Solstice will be made there.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-motion-reopen-record-59336
Landowners Seek New Evidence in Howard-Solstice Case — A Hill Country group asked judges to take new evidence in the Howard-Solstice power line case as their recommendation comes due in late July.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-pfd-route-4-recommendation-59336
Judges Recommend Route 4 for Howard-Solstice Line — State judges recommend Route 4 for the $2.18B Howard-Solstice 765-kV line; the PUC decides by Aug. 31 after Aug. 5 exceptions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-responses-motion-reopen-59336
Both Sides Fight Howard-Solstice Reopen Motion — AEP, CPS Energy and Briscoe Ranch urge judges to deny a bid to reopen the Howard-Solstice record over an Air Force letter and Route 13.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-soah-orders-deny-reopen-record-59336
Judges Deny Motions in Howard-Solstice 765-kV Case — SOAH judges denied two motions to add evidence in the Howard-Solstice 765-kV docket July 24, clearing the way for their recommendation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/howard-solstice-transmission-line-puc-recommendation
Howard-Solstice Transmission Line Awaits PUC Recommendation — The Howard-Solstice transmission line, the PBRP's southern 765-kV leg, awaits a route recommendation as Hill Country opposition presses on.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hud-emotional-support-animal-fair-housing-rules-2026
HUD Cancels Protections for Untrained Emotional Support Animals — HUD has shifted to an ADA-aligned standard for housing, ending federal enforcement protections for untrained emotional support animals.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/huffines-august-sales-tax-allocations-property-tax-relief
Huffines Sends $1.4 Billion in August Sales Tax to Local Governments — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines distributed $1.4 billion in August sales tax allocations, up 13.6 percent, urging local governments to cut property taxes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/huffines-comptroller-performance-review
Huffines Orders Performance Review of Comptroller's Office — New Texas Comptroller Don Huffines ordered a comprehensive review of agency operations to find savings as state leaders direct 3% spending cuts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/huffines-performance-review-school-district-spending
Comptroller Huffines to Review School District Spending — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will examine spending at up to four school districts at Gov. Greg Abbott's request, with a report due Dec. 31, 2026.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/huffines-property-tax-reform-ad-valorem-seminar
Huffines Urges Local Governments to Cut Property Taxes — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines urged local governments to lower property tax rates at a San Antonio ad valorem seminar, citing rising sales tax revenue.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/hye-steaks-cookout-texas-restaurant-foundation-2026
Hye Steaks Cookout Returns Oct. 3 for Texas Restaurant Workforce — The Texas Restaurant Foundation and Garrison Brothers Distillery will hold the fifth Hye Steaks Cookout Oct. 3, funding hospitality workforce programs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/in-the-nil-era-texas-families-need-clarity-not-hype
OPINION: In the NIL era, Texas families need clarity, not hype - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/investigation-underway-after-odessa-firefighter-dies-following-fire-response
Investigation Underway After Odessa Firefighter Dies Following Fire Response - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ireland-deposit-return-scheme-2025-annual-report
Ireland Deposit Return Scheme Hits 76% in Year Two — Ireland's deposit return scheme took back 1.4 billion containers in 2025 — a 76.4% return rate — and cut container litter by half, its annual report shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/jack-collier-texas-peptide-regulation-longevity-medicine
Jack Collier Wants Texas to Regulate His Own Industry — Austin telehealth CEO Jack Collier on the peptide gray market, why he wants Texas to fund research and regulate his industry, and Make Texas Healthy Again.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/jane-nelson-texas-secretary-of-state-resignation-2026
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson Steps Down After 3 Years — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced her resignation effective July 17, 2026, ending a tenure marked by 27 million ballots and 3 million business filers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/jeremy-martin-says-austin-must-balance-growth-with-infrastructure-and-affordability
Jeremy Martin Says Austin Must Balance Growth With Infrastructure and Affordability - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/john-paul-dejoria-on-building-billion-dollar-businesses-from-nothing
John Paul DeJoria on Building Billion-Dollar Businesses From Nothing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/katherine-mclane-mach-1-group-crisis-communications
Katherine McLane on Political Crisis Strategy \& The Mach 1 Group — Mach 1 Group CEO Katherine McLane discusses navigating the Schwarzenegger administration, managing the Livestrong crisis, and building a top Texas PR firm.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ken-paxton-epic-city-development-appeal
Ken Paxton Stays Injunction in EPIC City Development Lawsuit — Attorney General Ken Paxton stayed a court order that would have forced the Texas Workforce Commission to approve documents for the EPIC City development amid a federal investigation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/kerbey-lane-cafe-mason-ayer-austin-restaurant
How CEO Mason Ayer Keeps Kerbey Lane Cafe \"Classic Austin\ — Kerbey Lane Cafe CEO Mason Ayer discusses transitioning from corporate law to scaling an iconic Austin diner, adapting menus, and keeping Austin weird.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/kerrville-veterans-benefits-fair-september-2026
Free Veterans Benefits Fair Set for Kerrville Sept. 3 — The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board will host a free Veterans Benefits Fair in Kerrville on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/kristen-doyle-cprit-texas-cancer-research
Kristen Doyle: How CPRIT Funds the Fight to End Cancer in Texas — CPRIT CEO Kristen Doyle discusses surviving leukemia, leaving her utility law partnership, and directing billions in public funds to Texas medical research.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/lamar-state-college-orange-skills-development-fund-grant
Lamar State College Orange Gets $489,624 Grant — Lamar State College Orange gets a $489,624 Skills Development Fund grant to train 241 workers with Arlanxeo, Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indorama.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/lancium-childress-greenbelt-lake-water-supply-proposal
Data Center Offers Childress Water as Lake Hits 5% — Greenbelt Lake was 5.1% full Aug. 20. Two days earlier, data center company Lancium offered to build and pay for a new water supply for Childress.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/lennar-canyon-ranch-wastewater-permit-tceq
Lennar Wastewater Permit Sparks Opposition Near Canyon Lake — Neighbors and the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance are contesting a TCEQ permit renewal that would let Lennar Homes discharge 300,000 gallons of wastewater daily toward Canyon Lake.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/liftfund-2026-flood-rebuilding-grant-program
LiftFund Opens $5 Million Flood Rebuilding Grant Program — LiftFund is offering grants up to $50,000 to flood-damaged Kerr County and Comfort businesses as part of an $18 million Hill Country recovery push.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/liftfund-hill-country-flood-relief-2026
LiftFund Opens $10,000 Flood Relief Grants for Hill Country — LiftFund is offering grants of up to $10,000 to Hill Country small businesses and nonprofits in 16 counties damaged by the July 2026 Texas floods.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/local-governments-failing-victims-of-sexual-assault-law-enforcement-needs-state-support
OPINION: Local Governments Failing Victims of Sexual Assault: Law Enforcement Needs State Support - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/lockhart-state-park-adds-188-acres-through-nature-conservancy-partnership-expanding-to-453-total-acres
Lockhart State Park adds 188 acres through Nature Conservancy partnership, expanding to 453 total acres - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/longview-curbside-recycling-participation-collapse-september-vote
Longview May End Curbside Recycling in September — Longview recycling participation fell from 50 percent to about 12 percent after a 2024 plant fire. The council decides the program's fate in September.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/loop-1604-segment-6-groundbreaking
Final Loop 1604 North Expansion Segment Breaks Ground — TxDOT and FHWA broke ground on the final segment of the $1.4 billion Loop 1604 North Expansion, linking San Antonio's two largest highway projects.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/make-taxes-simple-again-and-keep-dc-out-of-texas-wallets
Make taxes simple again—and keep DC out of Texas wallets - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/make-texans-healthy-again-backs-bills-to-study-health-costs-in-texas
Make Texans Healthy Again backs bills to study health costs in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/making-a-difference-an-interview-with-representative-salman-bhojani
Making a Difference: An Interview with Representative Salman Bhojani - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/mark-bell-aect-ercot-data-center-transmission-costs
Mark Bell: Balancing Texas Grid Demand Growth \& Consumer Protection — AECT CEO Mark Bell outlines how Texas is utilizing Senate Bill 6 and ERCOT batch studies to integrate surging data center loads without raising residential rates.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/martin-peterson-resigns-texas-am-academic-freedom-controversy
Philosophy Professor Resigns From Texas A&M Over System Curriculum Rules — Texas A&M philosophy professor Dr. Martin Peterson resigned in protest over the Board of Regents' "prohibited instruction" policies to join SMU.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/mass-shooting-in-midland-leaves-one-dead-nine-injured
Mass shooting in Midland leaves one dead, nine injured - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/mckinney-airport-bond-validation-lawsuit-paxton-2026
Paxton Urges Court to Dismiss McKinney Airport Bond Lawsuit — Texas AG Ken Paxton has asked a court to dismiss McKinney's airport bond lawsuit against its residents, arguing the plan extends taxpayer debt by 24 years.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/medal-of-honor-memorial-services-west-texas-state-veterans-cemetery
Medal of Honor Services Set at West Texas Veterans Cemetery - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas GLO will hold memorial services Sept. 11 for two Medal of Honor recipients at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/meta-ai-glasses-blind-veterans-austin-vfw
Meta to Donate AI Glasses to Blind Austin Veterans Sept. 11 — Meta will give free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to blind veterans at Austin’s VFW Post 8787 on Sept. 11, with in-person training included.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/meta-campaign-texas-data-center-investments
Meta Campaign Spotlights Texans Behind Its Data Centers — Meta launched a campaign featuring Fort Worth, Temple and El Paso residents and business owners describing the impact of its Texas data center investments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/meta-defends-water-use-texas-house-natural-resources-committee-probe-2026
Meta Defends Water Use in Response to Texas House Data Center Probe — Meta submitted formal testimony to the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources detailing its data center cooling tech and 2030 water positive goals.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/meta-texas-data-center-standards
Meta Commits to Texas Data Center Standards, Abbott Says — Gov. Greg Abbott says Meta will comply with Texas data center standards protecting the grid, water, neighborhoods and ratepayers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/metrics-and-accountability-bryan-sunderland-explains-ciceros-approach-to-public-policy
Metrics and Accountability: Bryan Sunderland Explains Cicero's Approach To Public Policy - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/midland-isd-lawsuit-texas-recapture-school-finance
The Recapture Reckoning: Midland ISD Lawsuit Challenges Texas School Finance — Midland ISD's constitutional lawsuit against Texas over $83M in Robin Hood recapture payments reopens a decades-old battle over local tax control and school funding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/midland-proposed-property-maintenance-code-interior-fines
Midland Considers Property Maintenance Code Extending to Home Interiors — The Midland City Council will vote on Ordinance 10770, a property maintenance code establishing 75 standards that regulate interior paint and fixtures under a $500 daily fine.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/miller-fda-feed-based-ivermectin-screwworm
Miller Urges FDA to Approve Feed-Based Ivermectin for Screwworm — Commissioner Sid Miller urges the FDA to authorize ivermectin in livestock feed, calling it a vital tool against the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/miller-urges-abbott-suspend-texas-fuel-tax
Sid Miller Urges Abbott to Suspend the Texas Fuel Tax — Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to suspend the state's 20-cent fuel tax, saying high diesel costs hit Texas families.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/miller-usda-argentine-beef-recall
Miller Presses USDA for Accountability After Argentine Beef Recall — Commissioner Sid Miller presses the USDA to tighten import oversight after nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef missed required federal reinspection.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/montgomery-county-measles-outbreak
DSHS Alerts Public to Montgomery County Measles Outbreak — DSHS reported four measles cases in unvaccinated Montgomery County residents and urged Texans to stay vigilant and check MMR vaccination status.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/naw-v-feldon-oregon-packaging-law-upheld-judgment-texas-california
Judge Upholds Oregon Packaging Law in First Court Test — A federal judge upheld Oregon's producer-funded recycling law Aug. 27 and entered judgment Aug. 28. Texas is a plaintiff in the California case.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-era-switch-hanwha-texas-data-center-standards
New Era, Switch, Hanwha to Meet Texas Data Center Rules — Governor Abbott says New Era Energy & Digital, Switch and Hanwha will comply with Texas data center standards on grid costs, water reuse and disclosure.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-lawsuit-filed-against-austin-city-council-testing-texas-taxpayer-protection-statute
New lawsuit filed against Austin City Council, testing Texas’ taxpayer protection statute - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-39-cases-texas-new-mexico
Screwworm Cases Climb to 39 in Texas and New Mexico — U.S. New World screwworm cases rose to 39 as of July 15, all in Texas and New Mexico, with the newest detection a sheep in Pecos County, USDA says.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-34-brewster-county
Screwworm Cases Reach 34; First in Brewster County — USDA confirms 34 New World screwworm cases as the pest reaches Brewster County for the first time, expanding Texas movement restrictions to 22 counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-35-cases-crockett-county
Texas Screwworm Cases Reach 35; Crockett County Leads — U.S. New World screwworm cases hit 35 — 34 in Texas — as a Crockett County goat marks the newest confirmed infestation, USDA data shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-am-vet-deployment
New World Screwworm Texas: A&M Team Deployed to Hill Country — Texas A&M deploys its Veterinary Emergency Team to the Hill Country as New World screwworm spreads to sheep and U.S. cases reach 12.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-cases-19-pecos
New World Screwworm Texas: Cases Reach 19 With New Quarantine — Texas New World screwworm cases climb to 19 as three Terrell County cattle test positive and state officials open an emergency Pecos County quarantine zone.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-cases-20-infested-zone-09
New World Screwworm Texas: Cases Hit 20, Zone 09 — New World screwworm Texas cases reach 20 after a Medina County detection; TAHC opens Infested Zone 09 across Bandera, Medina and Uvalde.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-cases-reach-29
New World Screwworm Texas: U.S. Cases Reach 29 — New World screwworm cases in Texas rose to 28 as the U.S. total hit 29, including the state's first dog case in Pecos County, USDA data shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-cases-reach-31
New World Screwworm Texas: U.S. Cases Reach 31 — New World screwworm Texas cases reached 31 U.S. detections as of July 1, with 10 now inactive and 21 counties under animal-movement restrictions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-county-disaster-declarations
Preemptive Screwworm Disasters Declared in Travis and Caldwell Counties — Travis and Caldwell counties have issued preemptive New World screwworm disaster declarations with no local cases as state containment efforts expand.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-five-cases
New World Screwworm Texas: Cases Rise to Five — New World screwworm Texas cases jump to five, spreading north to a dog and goat as state and federal officials launch a "War on Screwworm."

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-jim-hogg-zone-10
New World Screwworm Texas: Zone 10 in Jim Hogg — New World screwworm reaches South Texas as Texas opens Infested Zone 10 in Jim Hogg County and U.S. cases climb to 26 across 21 quarantined counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/new-world-screwworm-texas-terrell-county
New World Screwworm Reaches Terrell County for 16th Case — The U.S. New World screwworm case count rises to 16 as a goat in Terrell County marks the first case in far-West Texas, pushing the outbreak beyond known affected zones.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/newsletter
Newsletter - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/north-texas-veterans-assistance-grants
Abbott Announces $7.7 Million in Veteran Grants for North Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced $7.7 million in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants to 28 North Texas organizations serving more than 4,900 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/nrc-environmental-clearance-dow-xenergy-texas-nuclear-2026
NRC Clears Environmental Review for Texas Advanced Nuclear Plant — The NRC has completed its environmental review ahead of schedule for Dow and X-energy's proposed advanced nuclear SMR facility in Seadrift, Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/nursing-innovation-grants-2026
Texas Awards $5.6 Million in Nursing Education Grants — Governor Abbott announced $5.6 million in Nursing Innovation Grant Program awards to eight Texas colleges and universities, the coordinating board said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/oncor-lcra-exceptions-765-kv-bell-county-big-hill-sand-lake-denial
Oncor, LCRA Fight Judges' Denial of Two 765-kV Lines — Oncor and LCRA ask Texas regulators to overrule judges who recommended denying two 765-kV Permian lines, citing a 2,000 MW blackout risk. Vote by Sept. 22.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/op-ed-renewable-energy-big-business-and-big-government-getting-rich-off-taxpayers
Op-ed: Renewable energy: Big business and big government getting rich off taxpayers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/openai-texas-data-center-standards
Governor Abbott Announces OpenAI Will Comply With Texas Data Center Standards - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion
Opinion Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-community-empowering-research-university-what-utrgvs-100-million-milestone-means-for-the-rio-grande-valley
OPINION: A Community-Empowering Research University: What UTRGV's $100 Million Milestone Means for the Rio Grande Valley - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-compassionate-and-sensible-cannabis-policy-for-texas
OPINION: A COMPASSIONATE AND SENSIBLE CANNABIS POLICY FOR TEXAS - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-threat-to-rail-competition-is-a-threat-to-texass-global-economy
OPINION: A threat to rail competition is a threat to Texas’s global economy - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-total-vaping-ban-in-texas-except-for-a-favored-company
OPINION: A Total Vaping Ban in Texas—Except for A Favored Company - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-tremendous-year-for-texas-agriculture
OPINION: A tremendous year for Texas agriculture - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-a-warning-for-texas-the-cooper-health-scandal-and-its-implications
OPINION: A Warning for Texas: The Cooper Health Scandal and Its Implications - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-action-over-excuses-commissioner-miller-defends-texas-ranchers-against-energy-giant
OPINION: Action over excuses: Commissioner Miller defends Texas ranchers against energy giant - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-austin-rail-project-rewriting-texas-norms-state-leaders-should-weigh-in-before-it-goes-too-far
OPINION: Austin rail project rewriting Texas norms, state leaders should weigh in before it goes too far - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-believe-it-or-not-vaping-saves-lives-why-policymakers-must-embrace-harm-reduction-over-prohibition
OPINION: Believe It or Not, Vaping Saves Lives—Why Policymakers Must Embrace Harm Reduction Over Prohibition - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-cannabis-rescheduling-is-common-sense-and-a-lifeline-for-veterans
OPINION: Cannabis rescheduling is common sense—and a lifeline for veterans - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-census-shows-texas-growth-is-slowing
OPINION: Census shows Texas growth is slowing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-city-should-treat-residents-like-grown-ups-not-dependents
OPINION: Cities Should Treat Residents Like Grown-ups, Not Dependents - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-cleaner-streets-protect-texas-most-vulnerable
OPINION: Cleaner streets protect Texas’ most vulnerable - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-congress-should-hold-firm-on-the-f-35
OPINION: Congress should hold firm on the F-35 - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-congress-should-tell-the-fcc-to-leave-20th-century-regulations-in-the-past
OPINION: Congress should tell the FCC to leave 20th Century regulations in the past - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-congressman-veasey-supports-printing-medication-information-and-so-should-you
OPINION: Congressman Veasey supports printing medication information, and so should you - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-consumers-need-insurance-solutions-not-government-interference
OPINION: Consumers need insurance solutions, not government interference - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-crime-clearance-rates-in-texas-are-still-shamefully-low
OPINION: Crime Clearance Rates in Texas are Still Shamefully Low - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-do-not-mail-checks-in-window-envelopes
OPINION: Do Not Mail Checks in Window Envelopes! - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-dont-let-federal-overreach-drive-up-texas-health-care-costs
OPINION: Don’t let federal overreach drive up Texas health care costs - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-dont-mess-with-texas-women-pass-hb-229
OPINION: Don’t Mess with Texas Women — Pass HB 229 - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-energy-dominance-will-make-life-more-affordable-for-texans
OPINION: Energy Dominance Will Make Life More Affordable for Texans - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-failed-legislation-wont-protect-our-kids
OPINION: Failed legislation won’t protect our kids - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-ferc-and-nerc-miss-the-big-picture-on-winter-resilience-in-texas
OPINION: FERC and NERC Miss the Big Picture on Winter Resilience in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-fighting-for-texas-farmland-the-battle-at-muleshoe
OPINION: FIGHTING FOR TEXAS FARMLAND: THE BATTLE AT MULESHOE - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-finally-insurance-rates-are-stabilizing-in-texas
OPINION: Finally, insurance rates are stabilizing in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-finish-the-job-after-60-days-repeal-the-jones-act-for-good
OPINION: Finish the job—After 60 Days, repeal the Jones Act for good - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-foreign-oil-market-manipulation-guts-american-energy-security
OPINION: Foreign Oil Market Manipulation Guts American Energy Security - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-forget-the-headlines-lets-doge-whats-broken
OPINION: Forget the headlines — Let’s DOGE what’s broken - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-free-speech-has-a-cost-charlie-kirk-paid-it
OPINION: Free Speech Has a Cost. Charlie Kirk Paid It. - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-free-speech-on-trial-what-netchoice-v-paxton-really-means
OPINION: Free speech on trial: What NetChoice v. Paxton really means - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-from-snap-scams-to-fake-tribes-texans-are-tired-of-getting-fleeced
OPINION: From SNAP scams to fake tribes, Texans are tired of getting fleeced - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-from-wall-street-to-yall-street-how-politics-are-driving-americas-financial-migration-to-texas
OPINION: From Wall Street to Y’all Street: How politics are driving America’s financial migration to Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-government-imposed-electricity-costs-totaled-20-billion-last-year
OPINION: Government-imposed electricity costs totaled $20 billion last year - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-how-immigration-helps-explain-the-texas-housing-market
OPINION: How immigration helps explain the Texas Housing Market - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-immigration-continues-to-drive-u-s-population-growth
OPINION: Immigration continues to drive U.S. population growth - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-it-is-time-to-make-texans-healthy-again
OPINION: It is Time to Make Texans Healthy Again - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-its-time-for-texas-to-hold-bad-actors-online-accountable
OPINION: It’s time for Texas to hold bad actors online accountable - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-license-plate-readers-help-law-enforcement-save-lives
OPINION: License Plate Readers Help Law Enforcement Save Lives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-nearly-all-of-harris-countys-population-growth-last-year-was-from-international-immigration
OPINION: Nearly All of Harris County's Population Growth Last Year was from International Immigration - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-new-energy-infrastructure-permit-is-a-win-for-east-texas
OPINION: New Energy Infrastructure Permit is a Win for East Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-no-hospital-no-hope-the-fight-for-rural-health-care-in-texas
OPINION: NO HOSPITAL, NO HOPE: THE FIGHT FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE IN TEXAS - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-north-texas-is-leading-the-future-of-first-responder-safety
OPINION: North Texas Is Leading the Future of First Responder Safety - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-our-health-our-responsibility-making-america-healthy-again
OPINION: OUR HEALTH, OUR RESPONSIBILITY: MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-plugging-orphaned-wells-is-a-top-priority-for-railroad-commission-of-texas
OPINION: Plugging orphaned wells is a top priority for Railroad Commission of Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-prop-1-the-workforce-solution-texas-needs-to-stay-on-top
OPINION: Prop 1: The workforce solution Texas needs to stay on top - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-protecting-kids-online-age-verification-and-parental-approval-are-key
OPINION: Protecting Kids Online: Age Verification and Parental Approval are Key - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-protecting-texas-in-the-age-of-ai-competition-and-security-in-the-digital-era
OPINION: Protecting Texas in the Age of AI: Competition and Security in the Digital Era - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-raw-milk-worth-the-risk-we-should-get-to-decide
OPINION: Raw Milk: Worth the risk? We should get to decide - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-redistricting-isnt-a-crisis-its-how-the-system-works
OPINION: Redistricting isn’t a crisis—it’s how the system works - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-reliability-affordability-and-accountability-of-the-texas-grid-up-in-the-air
OPINION: Reliability, Affordability, and Accountability of the Texas Grid Up in the Air - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-sb-3-reveals-mahas-true-colors-control-over-compassion
OPINION: SB 3 Reveals MAHA’s True Colors—Control Over Compassion - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-sb-7-would-protect-women-in-prison
OPINION: SB 7 Would Protect Women in Prison - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-secretaries-kennedy-and-rollins-are-right-to-put-texas-farmers-at-the-center-of-americas-health
OPINION: Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins are right to put Texas farmers at the center of America’s health - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-slowdown-and-examination-needed-in-process-to-expand-muleshoe-refuge
OPINION: Slowdown and examination needed in process to expand Muleshoe Refuge - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-smartphones-are-the-new-white-van-kids-need-app-store-accountability-now
OPINION: Smartphones are the new white van – Kids need app store accountability now - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-social-security-must-be-protected-and-election-season-is-the-perfect-time-to-commit-to-it
OPINION: Social Security Must Be Protected and Election Season is the Perfect Time to Commit To It - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-stop-texas-youth-vaping-crisis-by-reining-in-illicit-vape-shop-sales
OPINION: Stop Texas’ youth vaping crisis by reining in illicit vape shop sales - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-tariffs-and-the-dawn-of-americas-golden-age-of-recycling-led-by-texas
OPINION: Tariffs and the Dawn of America’s Golden Age of Recycling—Led by Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-tarrant-county-shocker
OPINION: Tarrant County Shocker - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texans-should-stop-spending-on-fake-climate-crisis
OPINION: Texans should stop spending on fake climate crisis - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-can-protect-kids-without-turning-cannabis-into-a-criminal-justice-problem
OPINION: Texas Can Protect Kids Without Turning Cannabis Into a Criminal Justice Problem - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-energy-breakthrough-shows-what-american-innovation-can-deliver
OPINION: Texas Energy Breakthrough Shows What American Innovation Can Deliver - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-is-a-trusted-partner-in-a-shifting-global-landscape
OPINION: Texas is a trusted partner in a shifting global landscape - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-must-close-the-pandoras-box-gov-abbotts-thc-veto-opened
OPINION: Texas Must Close the Pandora's Box Gov. Abbott's THC Veto Opened - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-must-fight-big-pharma-not-wage-war-on-pharmacies
OPINION: Texas Must Fight Big Pharma, Not Wage War on Pharmacies - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-must-lead-in-the-new-era-of-government-accountability-and-transparency
OPINION: Texas must lead in the new era of government accountability and transparency - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-must-lead-in-the-new-era-of-government-accountability-and-transparency-2
OPINION: Texas must lead in the new era of government accountability and transparency - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-peace-of-mind-a-lifeline-for-rural-texas
OPINION: Texas peace of mind: A lifeline for rural Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-should-say-i-dont-to-flawed-proposal-to-overhaul-credit-card-system
OPINION: Texas Should Say "I Don't" to Flawed Proposal to Overhaul Credit Card System - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-state-revenues-are-plateauing
OPINION: Texas state revenues are plateauing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-state-revenues-continue-to-drift-sideways
OPINION: Texas state revenues continue to drift sideways - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texas-supreme-court-opinion-signals-likely-change-in-state-gun-laws
OPINION: Texas Supreme Court Opinion Signals Likely Change in State Gun Laws - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texass-age-verification-proposal-is-unconstitutional-and-will-harm-texan-families
OPINION: Texas’s Age Verification Proposal is Unconstitutional and Will Harm Texan Families - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texass-cold-war-a-call-for-ceasefire
OPINION: Texas’s Cold War: A Call for “Ceasefire” - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-texass-economic-miracle-wasnt-built-on-government-interference
OPINION: Texas’s Economic Miracle Wasn’t Built on Government Interference - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-big-beautiful-bill-a-texas-sized-win-for-rural-healthcare
OPINION: The Big Beautiful Bill: A Texas-sized win for rural healthcare - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-guard-act-a-bureaucratic-overreach-that-hurts-americas-veterans
OPINION: The GUARD Act - A Bureaucratic overreach that hurts America’s veterans - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-high-cost-of-texas-trash-trade
OPINION: The High Cost of Texas Trash Trade - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-medicaid-spy-scandal-and-the-corporate-capture-of-public-health
OPINION: The Medicaid Spy Scandal and the Corporate Capture of Public Health - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-real-costs-for-texas-southern-border-counties
OPINION: The Real Costs for Texas Southern Border Counties - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-real-reason-texas-housing-is-so-tight-and-what-we-can-do-about-it
OPINION: The real reason Texas housing is so tight—and what we can do about it - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-texas-grid-held-barely
OPINION: The Texas Grid Held . . . Barely - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-the-texas-model-for-higher-education-reforms
OPINION: The Texas Model for Higher Education Reforms - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trump-administration-joins-texas-in-crushing-woke-energy-monopolies
OPINION: Trump Administration Joins Texas in Crushing Woke Energy Monopolies - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trump-congress-can-end-irs-targeting-texas-small-businesses
OPINION: Trump, Congress Can End IRS Targeting Texas Small Businesses - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trump-once-again-goes-to-bat-for-texas-tomato-growers
OPINION: Trump once again goes to bat for Texas tomato growers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trumps-tariffs-are-a-win-for-rural-america
OPINION: Trump's tariffs are a win for rural America - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trumps-tomato-tariff-squashes-south-texas-with-lost-jobs-and-high-prices
OPINION: Trump’s tomato tariff squashes South Texas with lost jobs and high prices - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-trumps-trade-agenda-is-rebuilding-texas-economic-strength
OPINION: Trump’s trade agenda is rebuilding Texas’ economic strength - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-update-new-fema-flood-maps-for-harris-county
OPINION: Update: New FEMA Flood Maps for Harris County - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-us-public-school-enrollment-has-peaked
OPINION: US public school enrollment has peaked - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-water-for-texans-by-texans-the-path-to-self-reliance
OPINION: WATER FOR TEXANS, BY TEXANS: THE PATH TO SELF-RELIANCE - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-why-is-texas-using-chinese-military-tech-to-police-a-border-city
OPINION: Why is Texas using Chinese military tech to police a border city? - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/opinion-will-plans-to-ban-vape-competition-in-texas-go-up-in-smoke
OPINION: Will Plans to Ban Vape Competition in Texas Go Up in Smoke? - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/oracle-texas-data-center-standards
Oracle Commits to Texas Data Center Standards, Abbott Announces — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Oracle will comply with Texas data center standards on grid costs, water reuse, neighborhood protections and state audits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/oregon-epr-recycling-trial-six-questions-texas
Oregon Recycling Trial Narrows Before July 31 Briefs — A judge's six questions narrow the Oregon producer-pays recycling trial before July 31 briefs, in a bellwether case Texas is watching.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/oregon-epr-results-texas-bottle-bill-2027
Oregon EPR Results Sharpen the Case for a Texas Bottle Bill — Oregon's producer-funded recycling posts strong first-year numbers as Texas still landfills an estimated $372M in containers a year.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/oregon-epr-ruling-texas-recycling-deposit
Oregon EPR Ruling Nears; Texas Watches — A federal ruling on Oregon's packaging recycling law is due by late August, and it could shape the recycling rules Texas faces in 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/palo-duro-canyon-explore-bowhunting-event-september-2026
Palo Duro Canyon Hosts Explore Bowhunting Event Sept. 12 — TPWD's Community Archery program returns to Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Sept. 12 for a free Explore Bowhunting event open to all ages.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/panhandle-water-shortage-greenbelt-lake-quanah
Panhandle Water Crisis: Greenbelt Lake Drops to Record Low — Greenbelt Lake has dropped to 6% capacity, forcing Panhandle towns into Stage 4 rationing as Quanah considers an emergency freeze on new water meters.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/patrick-additional-senate-interim-charges-2026
Patrick Sends 4 Senate Panels New Interim Charges — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed four Texas Senate committees to study ticket resale, religious liberty, online gaming and the Pecos River before 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-baby-gabriel-court-order
Paxton Secures Emergency Order Directing Care for Baby Gabriel — Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an emergency court order directing life-saving care for baby Gabriel at birth and barring his removal from Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-bars-110-texas-cities-property-tax-increases
Paxton Bars 110+ Texas Cities From Property Tax Hikes — Attorney General Ken Paxton notified 110+ Texas cities they cannot raise property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate under Senate Bill 1851.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-discord-child-safety-injunction-texas
Paxton Secures Order on Discord Child-Safety Protections - The Texas Dispatch — AG Ken Paxton secured a temporary injunction requiring Discord to extend its UK child-safety protections to Texas users within 90 days.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-fifth-circuit-sb1-mail-ballot-id
Fifth Circuit Ruling Upholds Texas Mail-In Ballot ID Requirements — Attorney General Ken Paxton said the Fifth Circuit reversed a lower court and upheld Senate Bill 1 provisions requiring ID numbers on mail-in ballots.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-glyphosate-food-contamination-investigation-bayer-pepsico-2026
Paxton Investigates Bayer and PepsiCo Over Glyphosate in Food — Texas AG Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Bayer and PepsiCo as part of an inquiry into glyphosate chemical residues in children's food.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-investigates-american-academy-of-pediatrics
Paxton Investigates AAP Over Vaccine Recommendations — Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a civil investigative demand to the American Academy of Pediatrics over the basis of its childhood vaccine recommendations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-investigates-heart-healthy-food-labeling
Paxton Investigates Food Makers Over Heart-Healthy Labels — AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Frito Lay, Flora Food Group, and ACH Foods over heart-healthy labeling under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-investigates-lone-star-pups-deceptive-claims
Paxton Investigates Lone Star Pups Puppy Seller | The Texas Dispatch — AG Ken Paxton is investigating Caldwell-based Lone Star Pups over alleged deceptive claims about its breeders, vet care and health guarantee.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-investigates-south-texas-hospitals-birth-tourism
Paxton Probes South Texas Hospitals Over Birth Tourism | The Texas Dispatch — AG Ken Paxton is investigating two South Texas hospitals over billboards advertising childbirth services to mothers in Mexico as birth tourism.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-investigates-triwest-tricare-claim-denials
Attorney General Paxton Investigates TriWest Over Wrongful Denial of TRICARE Claims — Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating TriWest Healthcare Alliance over reports it wrongfully denied TRICARE claims for Texas military families.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-settlement-vacating-dunes-sagebrush-lizard-listing
Paxton Vacates Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Listing | The Texas Dispatch — AG Ken Paxton secured a settlement vacating the Biden-era endangered listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard that threatened Texas oil and gas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-sues-amazon-advertising-auctions
Paxton Sues Amazon Over Advertising Auctions He Says Overcharged Businesses $4.5 Billion — Paxton sued Amazon under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging it misrepresented ad auctions and overcharged advertisers $4.5 billion in 2024.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-texas-childrens-hospital-settlement
Paxton Finalizes $10 Million Texas Children’s Settlement — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office said its settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital is fully executed, with $10 million paid and a clinic due by October 2026.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-tiktok-liable-ruling-texas-child-safety
Texas Wins Ruling Holding TikTok Liable Over Child Safety - The Texas Dispatch — A Texas judge found TikTok liable for misleading parents about its safety standards, with a trial on penalties expected next month, Paxton's office said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/paxton-victory-texas-online-age-verification-law-pornography-2026
Paxton Secures Victory Upholding Texas Online Age Verification Law — Texas AG Ken Paxton secured a major court victory upholding House Bill 1181, which requires adult websites to verify users' ages and display health warnings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/peacock-renewables-behind-texas-grid-emergency
Peacock: Renewables behind Texas grid emergency - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/permian-basin-texas-energy-production-infrastructure
Permian Basin: Powering the Future of Texas and Global Energy — Permian Basin leaders discuss the region's role as a global energy engine, workforce gaps, and the infrastructure needed to sustain the Texas economy through 2036.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/permian-basin-transmission-line-tppf-industry-clash
Texas Energy Groups Clash with TPPF Over $33B Grid Buildout — Five Texas oil and gas groups issued a joint memo defending the 765-kV Permian Basin Reliability Plan against a TPPF study calling for a pause on the $33B grid project.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/pierson-texas-womens-health-initiative
Pierson Details 12-Part Texas Women's Health Initiative — Rep. Katrina Pierson detailed a 12-part Texas Women's Health Initiative covering hormone testing, menopause care, newborn enrollment and Medicaid reform.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/podcasts
Podcast Episodes Archive - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/preparing-for-texas-200th-year-and-beyond-a-conversation-with-john-hryhorchuk
Preparing for Texas 200th Year And Beyond: A Conversation With John Hryhorchuk - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/preparing-students-and-teachers-for-success-the-goals-of-the-oer-in-texas-education
Preparing Students and Teachers For Success: The Goals Of The OER in Texas Education - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/profiles-of-texans
Profiles of Texans Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/project-connect-bond-hearing-jurisdiction-appeal
Project Connect Bonds Head Back to the Appeals Court — The state says ATP cannot use the bond validation statute at all. A Travis County judge disagreed, and the Project Connect case is on appeal again.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/project-connect-tax-hearing
Project Connect Tax Faces Key Austin Court Hearing Thursday — A Travis County court weighs Thursday whether to rule at last on the legality of the Project Connect tax behind Austin's light rail.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/prologis-ecolab-crusoe-texas-data-center-standards
Prologis, Ecolab, Crusoe to Meet Texas Data Center Rules — Governor Abbott says Prologis, Ecolab and Crusoe will comply with Texas data center standards on grid costs, water reuse and public disclosure.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/protecting-texas-police-officers-and-their-rights-a-discussion-with-charley-wilkinson
Protecting Texas Police Officers and Their Rights, a Discussion with Charley Wilkinson - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-finance-authority-august-14-2026-appropriations-request
Texas bond bank sets its own 2028-29 budget request — The Texas Public Finance Authority board meets August 14 on its 2028-29 budget request. It manages $4.1 billion in state debt with about 14 employees.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-information-reform-a-step-toward-transparency
Public Information Reform: A Step Toward Transparency - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-august-20-2026-ercot-large-load-exception
PUC weighs ERCOT request to delay data center queue study — Texas utility regulators decide August 20 whether ERCOT can miss its deadline for grading data centers in the connection queue.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-august-21-2026-oncor-765-kv-transmission-lines
PUC moves to a hotel ballroom for Oncor 765-kV decisions — The Public Utility Commission meets August 21 in a hotel ballroom to decide two Oncor applications for the first 765-kilovolt power lines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-august-28-2026-howard-solstice-765-kv-line
PUC takes up 370-mile Howard-Solstice power line Aug. 28 — The Public Utility Commission takes up the 370-mile Howard-Solstice 765-kilovolt line August 28, the first Permian Basin power path to reach a decision.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-september-17-2026-silver-basin-taygete-net-metering-hearing
Texas regulators weigh data center at West Texas solar farm — Texas utility regulators hold a September 17 hearing on whether a Hut 8 data center may net its power use against a Pecos County solar farm's output.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-september-18-2026-large-load-interconnection-rule-adoption
PUC halves the deposit huge data centers must post — The Public Utility Commission votes September 18 on the Texas large-load interconnection rule, which now asks $50,000 per megawatt instead of $100,000.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/public-utility-commission-texas-september-11-2026-large-load-interconnection-rule
Texas PUC votes on data center grid fees September 11 — The Public Utility Commission of Texas votes September 11 on what data centers must pay to interconnect, and on three 765-kV transmission lines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-august-21-2026-oncor-765-kv-consolidation-order-need
Texas PUC merges two Oncor 765-kV cases on need, decides neither — At an Aug. 21 special meeting held in a hotel ballroom, Texas regulators heard argument on two Oncor 765-kV Permian lines and then approved nothing. They unabated one docket and consolidated both on the single question of need — a consolidation state law had required all along. Both are back Aug. 28.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-data-center-legislative-recommendations-memo
Texas Regulators Seek New Powers Over Data Centers — Texas' PUC posted a July 17 memo asking lawmakers for new power over data centers, including a foreign-ownership grid safeguard, before the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-large-load-demand-management-sb6-july-2026
Texas moves to switch off data centers when the grid strains — Two ERCOT reliability metrics are trending the wrong way and both point at data centers. The PUC published a rule letting ERCOT curtail them — $54 million a year, capped at $5,000/MWh.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-open-meeting-august-14-2026-765-kv-transmission-lines
Texas regulators take up five 765-kilovolt lines Friday — The Public Utility Commission meets August 14 on five applications for the first 765-kilovolt power lines in Texas. Its chairman says none will be decided.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-special-meeting-august-21-oncor-765-kv-lines
PUC Sets Aug. 21 Meeting on Two 765-kV Oncor Lines — Texas regulators set an Aug. 21 special meeting on two Oncor 765-kV lines, moving it to a hotel ballroom. Howard-Solstice is not on the agenda.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puc-texas-july-30-2026-net-metering-large-load-demand-management
Big loads seek direct power deals at PUC July 30 — Three net metering applications, a large load demand management rulemaking and two ERCOT settlements headline the Texas PUC's July 30 open meeting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-59475-landowner-oral-argument-765-kv-denial-recommendation-september-11
Rancher Warns PUC of Court Fight Over Power Lines — A rancher tells Texas regulators landowners will sue if they approve two 765,000-volt lines their own judges said to deny. The vote is Sept. 11.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-abates-permian-765-kv-transmission-line
PUCT Abates First Permian 765-kV Transmission Line Segment — Texas utility regulators unanimously abated the first Permian 765-kV transmission line segment, pausing the Oncor case over notice and timeline concerns.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-approves-oncor-765-kv-routes-559-476-landowner-notice
Texas PUC Approves First 765-kV Power Line Routes — Texas regulators approved 424 miles of 765,000-volt lines Aug. 28 and overturned a finding that Oncor shortchanged 1,650 landowners on notice.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-gleeson-memo-remand-59182-59475-765-kv-import-path-2
PUC Chairman Seeks Remand of Two 765-kV Line Cases — PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson filed a memo Sept. 9 urging fellow commissioners to send two 765,000-volt line cases back to the judges. Vote Sept. 11.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-large-load-interconnection-rule-25194-deposit-forfeit-september-11
Texas Weighs Cutting What Data Centers Forfeit to Quit — PUCT votes Sept. 11 on the SB 6 large-load rule, cutting the non-refundable deposit share from 80% to 20%. ERCOT issued Batch Zero classifications Sept. 3.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-summer-heat-consumer-protections
PUCT Highlights Electricity Consumer Protections in Summer Heat — The PUCT reminded Texans that state rules bar power disconnections for non-payment during extreme weather emergencies and require deferred payment plans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/puct-updates-texas-electricity-supply-chain-map-hurricane-season-2026
PUCT Updates Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map for Grid Readiness — The PUCT and partner agencies updated the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map, linking power assets and gas wells to improve extreme weather emergency response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/qts-data-centers-texas-standards
Governor Abbott Announces QTS Data Centers Will Meet Texas Standards - The Texas Dispatch — Governor Abbott says QTS Data Centers will comply with Texas data center standards and ERCOT's audit protecting the grid, water, and neighborhoods.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/quad-agency-child-care-initiative-commission-august-4-2026-first-review-pre-k-partnership-data
Texas child care commission reports its first review Tuesday — The Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission meets August 4 to report its first review, of Pre-K partnership data collection under House Bill 4903.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/railroad-commission-commissioner-christian-praises-oil-theft-bust-that-seized-more-than-12m-in-assets
RRC's Christian Hails $12 Million Texas Oil Theft Bust — RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian praised a multistate oil theft investigation that led to six arrests and more than $12 million in seizures.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/railroad-commission-public-comment-darby-christian-letters
RRC Ends Guaranteed Public Comment; Darby Calls Hearing — The Railroad Commission voted 2-1 to end its 21-year public comment guarantee. Chairman Drew Darby wants Commissioner Wayne Christian on the record.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/railroad-commission-texas-august-18-2026-exxon-carbon-storage
Railroad Commission weighs Exxon carbon storage permit — The Railroad Commission meets August 18 to take up ExxonMobil's contested carbon storage permit near Beaumont, the first test of new state authority.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/railroad-commission-texas-september-15-2026-exxonmobil-rose-carbon-storage-permit
Texas Railroad Commission votes on Exxon carbon storage Sept. 15 — The Railroad Commission of Texas votes September 15 on ExxonMobil's Rose carbon storage wells in Jefferson County, the state's first contested such permit.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/railroad-commissioner-wayne-christian-votes-against-exxonmobil-carbon-storage-permit
Christian Votes No on ExxonMobil Carbon Storage Permit — Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian voted against ExxonMobil’s Rose Carbon Capture and Storage permit, which the Texas commission approved 2-1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rcm-hill-lawsuit-hill-county-data-center-moratorium-2026
Developer Sues Hill County Over 'Illegal' Data Center Moratorium — Developer RCM Hill has sued Hill County in federal court to overturn a data center moratorium that local county officials admitted was illegal before passing it.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/recycled-plastic-bale-prices-august-2026-aluminum
Plastic Bale Prices Slide as Aluminum Holds Value — August pricing shows recycled PET down to 6-7 cents a pound in the South while used beverage cans hold at 93 cents.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/reeve-bull-says-virginia-used-a-i-to-help-save-1-4-billion-for-residents-and-businesses
Reeve Bull on How Virginia Used AI to Help Save $1.4B for Residents and Businesses - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-armando-walle-supports-pucs-data-center-water-use-survey
Rep. Armando Walle supports PUC's data center water use survey - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-cole-hefner-texas-90th-legislative-session-priorities
Rep. Cole Hefner: Property Taxes and Security Top 90th Session Goals — State Rep. Cole Hefner joins The Arena to discuss property tax relief, national security, and protecting Texas infrastructure ahead of the 90th Legislative Session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-don-mclaughlin-uvalde-strong-act-hb33
Don McLaughlin on the Uvalde Strong Act & Police Staffing Crises — Texas Rep. Don McLaughlin discusses the passage of his Uvalde Strong Act (HB 33), law enforcement recruitment barriers, and prosecutor accountability.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-donna-howard-fund-state-promises-rural-health
Rep. Donna Howard Says Texas Should Fund What It Promises — Texas Rep. Donna Howard discusses community college funding shortfalls, rural health care deserts, nurse practitioner reform, and the property tax debate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-leo-wilson-responds-to-speaker-burrows-texas-house-interim-charges
Rep. Leo-Wilson responds to Speaker Burrows Texas House interim charges - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-metcalf-on-blackfin-compressor-project-public-input-must-be-a-priority-not-an-afterthought
Rep. Metcalf on Blackfin compressor project: 'Public input must be a priority, not an afterthought' - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-mitch-little-criminal-justice-crypto-kiosks
Rep. Mitch Little on Rural Law Markets, Crypto Kiosks & Taxes — Denton County Rep. Mitch Little discusses market-based solutions for rural legal deserts, regulating crypto kiosks to prevent elder fraud, and property tax relief.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-mitch-little-texas-talks-justice-reform-property-taxes
Rep. Mitch Little: Statewide Prosecutor & Property Tax Relief — State Rep. Mitch Little discusses Governor Abbott's statewide prosecutor proposal, addressing rural legal deserts, elder crypto fraud, and property tax caps.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rep-todd-hunters-bill-to-fortify-twia-passes-legislature
Rep. Todd Hunter’s bill to fortify TWIA passes legislature - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/representative-leo-wilson-backs-governors-new-property-tax-reform-plan
Representative Leo-Wilson backs governor's new property tax reform plan - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/representative-troxclair-announces-cancellation-of-bess-project-in-comfort
Representative Troxclair announces cancellation of BESS project in Comfort - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/restoring-dignity-and-building-community-how-the-other-ones-foundation-addresses-homelessness
Restoring dignity and building community: How the Other Ones Foundation addresses homelessness - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/retired-texas-captain-reveals-the-truth-about-cartel-operations-at-the-border
Retired Texas captain reveals the truth about cartel operations at the border - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/robbie-davis-wildlife-management-area
TPWD Acquires 2,850-Acre WMA in Stephens County — TPWD acquired 2,850 acres in Stephens County for the new Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area, adding public hunting land in the western Cross Timbers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/robert-mayfield-texas-dairy-queen-legacy
Robert Mayfield: Building a Unique Texas Dairy Queen Legacy — Longtime franchisee Robert Mayfield explains how local control and unique menu items like steak fingers define the iconic Texas Dairy Queen brand and business culture.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-2026-regulatory-conference-record
RRC Sets Attendance Record at 2026 Regulatory Conference, Expands Safety Training Tracks - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-august-2026-enforcement-penalties
Railroad Commission Assesses $3.1 Million in Penalties — The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $3,129,400 in enforcement fines against oil and gas operators and businesses at its August open meeting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-begins-plugging-leaking-coastal-orphaned-wells-baffin-bay
Railroad Commission Begins Plugging Leaking Gas Wells in Baffin Bay — The Railroad Commission of Texas began an emergency operation to plug six leaking orphaned gas wells in Baffin Bay using state and GLO funding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-craddick-elected-chairman
RRC Elects Christi Craddick Chairman of Texas Energy Regulator — Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners unanimously elected Christi Craddick chairman on Aug. 18, returning her to the top post at the 1891 agency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-drilling-permit-statistics-july-2026
RRC Issues 693 Drilling Permits in July 2026 — The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 693 original drilling permits in July 2026, led by the Midland district, according to the agency's monthly report.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-inspectors-electrical-safety-training
Railroad Commission Trains Inspectors in Electrical Safety — The Railroad Commission of Texas is training oil and gas inspectors in electrical safety to help identify and reduce wildfire risks at Texas well sites.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-names-david-lindley-oil-gas-division-director
RRC Names David Lindley Director of Oil and Gas Division — The Railroad Commission of Texas named David Lindley, a petroleum engineer with nearly 30 years of experience, to lead its Oil and Gas Division.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-public-engagement-participation-policy
RRC Public Engagement Policy Expands Access With 12 Listening Sessions — Commissioner Wayne Christian said the RRC public engagement policy expands access, adding at least 12 listening sessions a year across Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-reports-texas-crude-oil-production-topped-129-5m-barrels-in-may
RRC Reports Texas Crude Oil Production Topped 129.5M Barrels in May - The Texas Dispatch — The Railroad Commission of Texas reports preliminary May 2026 output of 129.5 million barrels of crude oil, with Martin County leading and Webb County topping gas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-second-deep-geothermal-permit
RRC Issues Second Deep Geothermal Well Permit in Texas — The Railroad Commission of Texas approved its second deep geothermal energy-storage well permit as shallow geothermal drilling accelerates statewide.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-texas-am-fire-prevention-training
Railroad Commission and Texas A&M Launch Wildfire Prevention Training for Inspectors — The Railroad Commission of Texas partnered with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service on a new fire-prevention course for oil and gas field inspectors.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-texas-oil-gas-production-statistics-june-2026
Texas June 2026 Oil and Gas Production Statistics — The Railroad Commission reported preliminary June 2026 Texas crude output of 119.5 million barrels and natural gas production of 1.05 trillion cubic feet.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rrc-texas-tech-inspector-training
Railroad Commission and Texas Tech Launch In-State Oil and Gas Inspector Training — The Railroad Commission of Texas and Texas Tech launched a field inspector training program in Lubbock, ending the need to send inspectors out of state.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/rural-texas-strong-health-grants-fisher-county
Rural Texas Strong Health Grants Reach First County — Texas's $281M-a-year federal rural health fund reached its first county as Fisher County Hospital won a $3.5M Rural Texas Strong grant.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ryan-patrick-tlr-civil-verdicts-texas-insurance-premiums
Do Texas Verdicts Set Your Insurance Rates? Ryan Patrick's Case — TLR CEO Ryan Patrick argues nuclear verdicts in a few Texas counties drive up insurance premiums statewide. What the data supports — and where it's contested.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sample-page
Sample Page - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/san-antonio-budget-first-tax-rate-increase-33-years
Property Taxes: San Antonio's First Rate Hike in 33 Years — San Antonio's city manager presents a 2027 budget today carrying the city's first property tax rate increase in 33 years, about $81 more a year on average.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/san-jose-island-beach-cleanup-plastic-pollution-2026
Surfrider and Mission-Aransas NERR Pull 1,430 Lbs of Trash From Texas Jetty — A May 2026 cleanup by Surfrider and Mission-Aransas NERR pulled 1,430 pounds of trash from a San Jose Island jetty, where 95% of the litter was plastic.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/school-land-board-august-18-2026-available-school-fund-release
Texas land board weighs release of oil money to schools — The Texas School Land Board meets August 18 on a resolution releasing oil and gas money to the Available School Fund, plus 25 drilling applications.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/school-land-board-september-15-2026-negative-residue-gas-royalty-grace-period
Texas School Land Board weighs negative gas price royalty fix — The Texas School Land Board meets September 15 on a 90-day grace period for royalty deductions tied to negative West Texas gas prices.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/schwertner-puc-deny-765kv-transmission-ccn-applications
Patrick, Burrows Back Schwertner on 765kV Line Denial — Patrick and Burrows backed Schwertner's call to deny pending 765kV transmission applications as the House set an Aug. 19 hearing and landowner attorneys sought reform.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/science-long-term-policy-outcomes-arnold-leebron
Science of Long-Term Policy Outcomes: Laura Arnold & David Leebron — Laura Arnold and David Leebron break down the science of long-term policy outcomes, discussing how data and accountability can transform Texas education and governance.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-border-closure-one-year
Screwworm Border Closure Nears One Year — As the July 9 livestock-trade closure turns one year old and screwworm spreads inside Texas, USDA weighs a slow, conditional reopening.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-crockett-county-texas-quarantine
Screwworm Crockett County Case Lifts U.S. Total to 15 — A verified screwworm case in Crockett County increases the U.S. total to 15 and triggers a new three-county Texas quarantine zone, with sterile-fly drops underway.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-starr-county-41-cases
Screwworm Hits Starr County; US Cases Reach 41 — New World screwworm was confirmed in Starr County for the first time as the U.S. case count rose to 41, with active infestations falling to 12.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-texas-active-inactive-cases-42-sutton-county
Screwworm Texas: Resolved Cases Now Outnumber Active — The U.S. screwworm count rose to 42 with a new Sutton County case, but resolved infestations now outnumber active ones roughly three to one.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-usda-105-million-texas-universities
Screwworm: $105M Reaches Texas Universities — Six Texas universities share in a $105M USDA screwworm research push as the U.S. case count holds at 35 with no new detection since July 10.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/screwworm-val-verde-county-46th-case-august-2026
Screwworm Case Confirmed in Val Verde County, Texas — A sheep in Val Verde County tested positive Aug. 16, the first U.S. screwworm case since Aug. 5 and the 16th Texas county affected. Total: 46 cases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sea-center-texas-shark-celebration
TPWD Hosts Sea Center Texas Shark Celebration July 18 — Texas Parks and Wildlife hosts its free annual Shark Celebration at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson July 18, with family-friendly shark activities.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sen-angela-paxton-politics-power-long-game
Sen. Angela Paxton: Family Stability and AI Guardrails in Texas — State Senator Angela Paxton discusses her "family-first" economic philosophy, the risks of AI for children, and the "long game" of Texas politics on The Arena.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sen-bettencourt-files-senate-companion-to-texas-taxpayers-voters-defense-act
Sen. Bettencourt files Senate companion to Texas Taxpayers & Voters Defense Act - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sen-tan-parker-texas-ai-quantum-cyber-security
Sen. Tan Parker: Texas Must Win AI & Finance Space Race — State Sen. Tan Parker outlines why Texas must lead in AI, quantum computing, and finance to secure the state's economic and cultural future.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-bettencourt-says-austin-rail-project-financing-is-likely-unconstitutional
Senator Bettencourt says Austin rail project financing is 'likely unconstitutional' - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-mayes-middleton-letter-sboe-social-studies-teks-2026
Senator Middleton Urges SBOE to Adopt Social Studies Standards — Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton urged the State Board of Education to adopt proposed social studies TEKS with no progressive or Democratic amendments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-nathan-johnson-files-resolution-against-mid-decade-redistricting
Senator Nathan Johnson files resolution against mid-decade redistricting - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-paul-bettencourt-delivers-record-tax-reduction-and-named-legislator-of-the-year
Senator Paul Bettencourt delivers record tax reduction and named Legislator of the Year - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-sarah-eckhardt-texas-infrastructure-resilience
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt on Texas Flood Risks, Insurance, & Data Centers — Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt calls for closed-loop data center water caps, county zoning authority to prevent flood disasters, and emergency radio interoperability.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-tan-parker-on-major-legislative-issues-facing-texas-lawmakers-during-the-2nd-special-session
Senator Tan Parker on Major Legislative Issues Facing Texas Lawmakers during the 2nd special session - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senator-tan-parker-passes-union-dues-legislation-in-the-texas-senate
Senator Tan Parker passes union dues legislation in the Texas Senate - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/senior-homestead-exemption-age-55-texas
Texas Weighs Senior Tax-Break Age Cut to 55 — A Sept. 2 Texas Senate hearing weighs lowering the senior homestead tax-freeze age from 65 to 55 - Dan Patrick's Operation Double Nickel.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/shackelford-county-data-center-frontier-stargate
Frontier Shackelford County Data Center Nears Power-On — Vantage's 1.4-GW Frontier data center in Shackelford County nears its first power-on, renewing Texas debate over grid load and rural water use.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/shopping-around-saved-texas-consumers-79-a-month-on-health-insurance
Shopping Around Saved Texas Consumers $79 A Month on Health Insurance - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sid-miller-demands-usda-swass-screwworm-expansion-2026
Sid Miller Demands SWASS Bait Program Amid New Screwworm Cases — Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller demanded the USDA deploy the SWASS bait program following new screwworm cases in Gillespie County, Andrews County, and New Mexico.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sid-miller-honored-nasda-years-of-service
NASDA Honors Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller — NASDA honored Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller among 14 state agriculture leaders at its first Years of Service Ceremony, TDA said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sid-miller-statement-dolly-parton
Sid Miller Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy in Rural America — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a statement mourning Dolly Parton, praising her charitable work and lasting influence on rural America.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/silver-lake-ranch-texas-second-largest-state-park-2026
Silver Lake Ranch Becomes Texas' Second-Largest State Park — TPWD has acquired the 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch in the Hill Country. The future state park will be the second-largest in Texas, funded by the Moody Foundation and state funds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/skills-development-fund-grant-el-paso-community-college
Governor Abbott, TWC Announce $81,867 Skills Development Fund Grant for El Paso Community College - The Texas Dispatch — Governor Abbott and TWC announce an $81,867 Skills Development Fund grant to El Paso Community College to train 40 Novipax workers for manufacturing careers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/small-businesses-are-the-heart-of-our-community-changing-how-credit-cards-work-makes-it-harder-for-us-to-survive
Small Businesses Are the Heart of Our Community — Changing How Credit Cards Work Makes it Harder for Us to Survive - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/snap-replacement-benefits-extension-tropical-storm-edouard
Texas Extends SNAP Replacement Deadline After Storm Edouard — SNAP recipients in 16 Texas counties have until Sept. 21 to request replacement benefits for food lost to Tropical Storm Edouard, state officials said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/soah-proposal-decision-bell-county-east-big-hill-765-kv-denial
Judges Urge Texas to Deny Two Permian Power Lines — Three state judges recommended Aug. 20 that Texas deny Oncor and LCRA's Bell County East-to-Big Hill 765-kV line, citing unproven need and faulty notice.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/some-small-businesses-credit-unions-and-community-banks-oppose-sb-2026-and-hb-4124
Some Small Businesses, Credit Unions, and Community Banks oppose SB 2026 and HB 4124 - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/south-texas-utility-launches-seawater-desalination-pilot-to-secure-water-supply
South Texas Utility Launches Seawater Desalination Pilot to Secure Water Supply - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/spacex-terafab-semiconductor-plant-grimes-county
Governor Abbott Announces $16.8B SpaceX Semiconductor Plant in Grimes County - The Texas Dispatch — SpaceX will build a $16.8 billion Terafab semiconductor plant in Grimes County, creating 3,000 Texas jobs, Governor Abbott announced.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sparks-buckley-ask-puc-pause-howard-solstice-765kv-2027
Lawmakers Ask PUC to Pause Howard-Solstice Line — Sen. Sparks and Rep. Buckley asked Texas regulators to delay the Howard-Solstice 765-kV line until after the 2027 session for a gas-scenario review.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/speaker-burrows-issues-new-interim-charge-targeting-gaming-platform-safety
Speaker Burrows issues new interim charge targeting gaming platform safety - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/state-board-for-educator-certification-september-18-2026-educator-preparation-accountability-rules
Texas educator board votes on teacher program accreditation — The State Board for Educator Certification votes September 18 on rules giving failing teacher preparation programs an extra year before probation begins.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/state-board-of-education-august-31-2026-high-school-social-studies-standards
Texas SBOE votes on new high school social studies standards — The State Board of Education votes August 31 on rewritten standards for four high school social studies courses it pulled from its June overhaul.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/state-board-of-education-september-4-2026-social-studies-final-vote
Texas board takes final social studies vote September 4 — The Texas State Board of Education takes its final September 4 vote on rewritten high school social studies standards after a week of debate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/state-securities-board-september-17-2026-broker-criminal-background-reporting-rules
Texas State Securities Board takes up broker reporting rules — The Texas State Securities Board votes September 17 on publishing rules that would narrow what brokers and advisers must report about criminal charges.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/strategic-vision-inside-tdlrs-5-year-plan-for-better-service-and-accountability
Strategic Vision: Inside TDLR's 5-Year Plan for Better Service and Accountability - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/study-finds-higher-density-housing-boosts-revenue-for-texas-cities
Study finds higher density housing boosts revenue for Texas cities - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/submit-op-ed
Submit an Op-Ed - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sue-ojageer-app-store-accountability-act-online-safety
Dr. Sue Ojageer: Why Parents Need Simpler App Store Safety Tools — Pharmacist Dr. Sue Ojageer explains why online safety tools should be centralized at the app store level to give parents simpler, consistent controls.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sulphur-springs-data-center-developer-swap-lawsuit-2026
Sulphur Springs Swaps Developer on $1.2M Data Center Project — The Sulphur Springs City Council voted to replace its data center developer and re-adopt agreements amid two lawsuits and a $1.2M legal defense budget.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/sunset-advisory-commission-august-12-2026-workforce-commission-review
Sunset Advisory Commission takes up the workforce agency — The Sunset Advisory Commission hears testimony August 12 on the Texas Workforce Commission, whose trade school oversight staff want moved elsewhere.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/supporting-public-education-tasbs-advocacy-for-effective-school-policies
Supporting Public Education: TASB's Advocacy for Effective School Policies - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/supreme-court-resolves-rio-grande-compact-water-litigation
Supreme Court Approves Settlement Ending 13-Year Rio Grande Dispute — The U.S. Supreme Court approved a final decree in the 13-year Rio Grande Compact case, securing Texas water delivery rights from New Mexico and Colorado.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tag/analysis
Analysis Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tag/featured
Featured Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tag/profiles-of-texans
Profiles of Texans Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-confirms-anthrax-in-edwards-county-goat-urges-vaccination-in-historic-risk-areas
TAHC Confirms Anthrax in Edwards County Goat — TAHC confirms anthrax in an Edwards County Spanish goat, the second Texas case this year, urging vaccination of susceptible animals.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-crockett-county-screwworm-infested-zone-20-quarantine
Texas Adds Screwworm Quarantine Zone in Crockett County — A dog tested positive Aug. 31 and Texas quarantined part of Crockett County on Sept. 1, a day after lifting its first two screwworm zones.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-infested-zone-21-presidio-jeff-davis-first-horse-screwworm-case
Screwworm Found in Horse; Texas Quarantines Two Counties — Texas quarantined parts of Jeff Davis and Presidio counties Sept. 9 after screwworm was found in a horse — the outbreak's first equine case.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-lifts-screwworm-movement-restrictions-first-zones
TAHC Releases First New World Screwworm Zones in Texas — The Texas Animal Health Commission lifted New World screwworm movement restrictions in parts of five counties, the first zones released in the state response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-reminds-landowners-chronic-wasting-disease-rules-exotic-species
TAHC Reminds Texans of CWD Rules for Exotic Species — The Texas Animal Health Commission issued its annual reminder of chronic wasting disease testing and movement rules for captive exotic species.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-rule-proposals-public-comment-september-2026
TAHC Rule Proposals Open for Public Comment Through Oct. 11 — The Texas Animal Health Commission opened a Sept. 11-Oct. 11 comment period on four rule proposals covering fees, screwworm inspectors and poultry.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tahc-screwworm-movement-requirements-mexican-cattle
TAHC Sets Screwworm Rules for Mexican Cattle Entering Texas — TAHC now requires RFID tags, electronic health certificates and entry permits for Mexican-origin cattle entering Texas, citing New World screwworm spread.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/talcb-august-7-2026-aqb-second-exposure-draft-degree-requirement
Texas board chair: dropping degree would “erode the public trust — ppraisal Foundation trustees told the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board on August 7 that the profession is losing 15–20% of its appraisers to a new form due November 2. Chair Chance Bolton said the national board’s fix — dropping the college degree — “would erode the public trust.” Texas adopts those criteria by reference.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tarrant-appraisal-district-reappraisal-freeze-ballot
Tarrant Appraisal Freeze Lands on the November Ballot — Filing opened for three Tarrant Appraisal District seats after a two-year appraisal freeze left an estimated 190,000 county homes overvalued.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tarrant-appraisal-freeze-abbott-statewide-plan
Tarrant Appraisal Freeze Under Fire as Abbott Pushes Caps — Tarrant's chief appraiser says the freeze made tax bills less uniform and more regressive — as Abbott pitches appraisal limits for the whole state.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/taxpayer-funded-lobbying-texas-tppf-report
Texas Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Reaches $111 Million: TPPF Report — A new TPPF report finds that taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas has reached $111.5 million per session, with government entities often lobbying for larger budgets and against tax reforms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tbpg-board-august-14-2026-geoscientist-exam-waivers
Texas geoscience board weighs 16 licensing exam waivers — The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists votes August 14 on sixteen requests to be licensed without passing the required exam. Six of nine must agree.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-approves-fines-totaling-1-450-788-september-2026
TCEQ Approves $1.45 Million in Environmental Penalties - The Texas Dispatch — TCEQ approved $1,450,788 in penalties against 88 regulated entities for wastewater, air quality, public water system and storage tank violations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-approves-fines-totaling-2012293
TCEQ Approves $2,012,293 in Fines Against 88 Regulated Entities — TCEQ approved penalties totaling $2,012,293 against 88 regulated entities for violations of state environmental rules, the agency said Aug. 26.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-august-12-2026-general-permit-compliance-history-rule
TCEQ weighs locking repeat violators out of easy water permits — TCEQ votes August 12 on proposing a rule to keep dischargers with poor compliance records out of the state's general water permits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-august-17-2026-budget-request-legislative-appropriations
TCEQ weighs budget request under order to cut 3 percent — TCEQ meets August 17 to take up its FY2027 budget and its request to the Legislature, days after state leaders ordered a three percent cut.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-august-17-2026-fy2028-29-legislative-appropriations-request
TCEQ cut $21M from site cleanup to hit 3% budget order — To meet the state’s 3 percent budget order, TCEQ took $21 million out of Superfund, petroleum storage tank and dry cleaner remediation and regional solid waste grants — then asked the Legislature to restore all of it as an exceptional item.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-august-26-2026-ingleside-clean-ammonia-air-permit
Ingleside ammonia permit reaches TCEQ commissioners Aug. 26 — Texas environmental commissioners decide the Ingleside blue ammonia air permit August 26, months after a contested hearing and a failed city zoning vote.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-corpus-christi-nueces-bay-releases-emergency-order
State Lets Corpus Christi Halt Bay Water Releases — TCEQ's executive director suspended Corpus Christi's reservoir pass-through releases through Dec. 23. Commissioners decide whether it stands on Sept. 9.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-erig-grants-air-quality-2026
TCEQ Opens $62.8M Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants for 2026 — TCEQ announced $62.8 million in competitive Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants to help Texas businesses and governments reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-fines-2-million-august-2026
TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling More Than $2 Million — TCEQ approved penalties totaling $2,005,457 against 84 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations at its Aug. 12 meeting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-july-30-2026-agreed-orders-blanchard-refining-watermaster
Marathon refinery draws 4 orders on TCEQ July 30 docket — TCEQ's 62-item July 30 docket puts four enforcement orders on Marathon's Blanchard Refining, plus Sulphur River and Rio Grande watermaster decisions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-names-amanda-adair-take-care-of-texas-ambassador-year
TCEQ Names Tyler Teacher Amanda Adair Ambassador of the Year — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality named Tyler science department head Amanda Adair the 2026 Take Care of Texas Ambassador of the Year.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-ntig-stationary-source-emissions-grants-2026
TCEQ Launches $16.5M Grant Program for Stationary Source Emissions — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is accepting applications for $16.5M in grants to fund emission reductions and energy storage at stationary sources.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-nueces-bay-emergency-order-corpus-christi-stage-1-september-9
Corpus Christi Eased Curbs After Winning Water Order — A state order let Corpus Christi hold back 36,500 acre-feet meant for Nueces Bay. Two days later the city relaxed its own restrictions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-proposes-rules-oilfield-produced-water-land-application
TCEQ Proposes Rules for Land Application of Oilfield Wastewater — The TCEQ has proposed rules to allow the land application of treated oilfield produced water, opening a public comment period that runs through June 16.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-seaport-rail-yard-emissions-reduction-program
TCEQ Opens $24M Seaport and Rail Yard Emissions Reduction Program - The Texas Dispatch — TCEQ opens the $24 million SPRY program, funding up to 80% of the cost to replace drayage trucks and cargo equipment at Texas seaports and rail yards.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-september-9-2026-corpus-christi-nueces-bay-emergency-order
TCEQ weighs Corpus Christi bay water pause September 9 — TCEQ decides September 9 whether to affirm an emergency order pausing freshwater releases from the Corpus Christi reservoirs to Nueces Bay.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-september-9-2026-nueces-bay-inflow-suspension-affirmed
Texas affirms order cutting off Nueces Bay water — Texas environmental commissioners voted Sept. 9 to affirm an emergency order keeping Corpus Christi’s reservoir water out of Nueces Bay until February, rejecting three requests to narrow it and leaving a disputed 36,500 acre-foot figure unexamined.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-solar-panel-recycling-financial-assurance-rules-october-1
Texas Solar Recyclers Must Post Bonds Starting Oct. 1 — TCEQ rules effective Oct. 1 make renewable-energy recyclers bond 100 percent of cleanup costs. Its own fiscal note said businesses would pay nothing.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-take-care-of-texas-ambassador-program-third-year
TCEQ Names 18 Take Care of Texas Ambassadors — TCEQ selected 18 K-12 science educators for the third year of the Take Care of Texas Ambassador Program, which spreads its environmental curriculum statewide.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-terp-rebate-grants-2026
TCEQ Opens $116 Million TERP Rebate Grants Program for 2026 — The TCEQ is now accepting applications for $116 million in TERP Rebate Grants to help Texas fleet owners replace older diesel engines and improve air quality.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-texas-environmental-excellence-awards-applications-2027
TCEQ Accepts Applications for 2027 Environmental Excellence Awards — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is accepting nominations for the 2027 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards to honor outstanding conservation efforts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-txmcw-well-plugging-application-period
TCEQ Opens $100 Million TxMCW Well Plugging Applications - The Texas Dispatch — TCEQ is accepting applications through Nov. 9 for TxMCW, a program offering more than $100 million to plug marginal conventional oil and gas wells.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tceq-txvemp-deadline-extension-fuel-types
TCEQ Extends Texas Volkswagen Grant Deadline to 2029 — TCEQ extended its Texas Volkswagen grant deadline to Aug. 31, 2029, and now allows diesel and alternative fuel replacements for government fleets.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-aglink-continuity-grants
TDA Awards $22.5 Million in AgLink Grants to Texas Agriculture — Texas Department of Agriculture awarded nearly $22.5 million in AgLink Continuity Grants to 80 agricultural first handlers across 45 counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-agricultural-emergency-flooding-2026
TDA Declares Agricultural Emergency for 59 Flooded Counties — Commissioner Sid Miller declared an Agricultural Emergency for 59 Texas counties, activating disaster relief as flooding devastates farms and ranches.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-agricultural-emergency-getaway-pens-fire
TDA Declares Agricultural Emergency After Getaway Pens Fire — Commissioner Sid Miller declared an Agricultural Emergency for the Getaway Pens Fire in Dickens County, activating TDA relief resources and the STAR Fund.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-agricultural-emergency-tropical-storm-edouard
TDA Declares Agricultural Emergency After Tropical Storm Edouard — Commissioner Sid Miller declared an agricultural emergency after Tropical Storm Edouard flooded East Texas, activating STAR Fund grants and TDA relief.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-feeding-texas-hunger-action-month-2026
TDA and Feeding Texas Team Up for Hunger Action Month as 1 in 5 Texans Face Food Insecurity — TDA and Feeding Texas mark Hunger Action Month in September, citing data showing 19.4 percent of Texans experience food insecurity.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-grain-theft-investigation-arrests
TDA Helps Crack Grain Theft Case Tied to 176 Loads and 9 Million Pounds — Three men face charges after a Guadalupe County grain theft complaint grew into a statewide case supported by TDA records expertise.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-jalapeno-salmonella-food-safety
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Urges Food Safety Amid Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak — Commissioner Sid Miller urged Texans to follow FDA recall guidance after a multistate Salmonella outbreak was linked to fresh jalapeños imported from Mexico.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-miller-beef-processing-competition
Sid Miller Backs Federal Push for Beef Processing Competition — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised a federal pledge to cut red tape, boost independent beef processors and expand direct cattle sales.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-pasture-mealybug-70-texas-counties
TDA Warns of Pasture Mealybug in 70 Texas Counties — The Texas Department of Agriculture urges ranchers to scout for pasture mealybug, now confirmed in 70 counties and threatening 20 million acres.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tda-ross-wildfire-disaster-resources
TDA Activates Ross Wildfire Disaster Resources for Texas Producers — TDA activated the STAR Fund and Hay and Feed Hotline for producers hit by the Ross Wildfire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdhca-2027-qap-high-poverty-census-tract-local-resolution
Texas draft would close poor areas to housing credits — A draft rule before the Texas housing board would make 212 high-poverty census tracts ineligible for affordable housing tax credits unless a city or county votes to allow it — and it was added after the public comment period had closed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdi-actions-texas-property-insurance-costs
TDI Outlines Steps to Curb Texas Property Insurance Costs — TDI identified actions to curb Texas property insurance costs after Gov. Abbott's August directive, as homeowners' premiums rose 79% in six years.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdi-bulletin-b0007-26-price-optimization-health-insurers-hmos
Texas Price Optimization Ban Reaches Health Insurers — TDI's Sept. 2 price optimization bulletin is addressed to all insurers, not just home insurers, and the agency owes Abbott a wider list by Sept. 14.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdi-home-insurance-data-transparency
TDI Posts County-Level Home Insurance Data for Texans — TDI put county-level home insurance premiums, claim payouts and rate filings online as the average Texas premium tops $3,291. Few Texans know it exists.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdi-investigation-helps-stop-400-million-medicare-fraud-scheme-in-houston
TDI investigation helps stop $400 million Medicare fraud scheme in Houston - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdi-names-kranes-deputy-commissioner-strategy-performance
TDI Names Michelle Kranes Deputy Commissioner — The Texas Department of Insurance named Michelle Kranes deputy commissioner of Strategy and Performance to help lead agency modernization efforts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-behavior-analyst-advisory-board-september-9-2026-ai-written-consent-rule
Texas would require written consent for AI in ABA therapy — Texas behavior analysts would need a client’s written consent before using artificial intelligence on their care, and could never let software decide alone, under rules an advisory board sent to state regulators Sept. 9.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-commission-july-28-2026-lottery-electrical-code
Lottery audits land on TDLR's July 28 agenda — TDLR's commission meets July 28 to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code, seat Commissioner Jana Hall, and review lottery and bingo internal audits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-commission-sexually-oriented-business-massage-revocation-july-2026
Texas sends first massage-parlor SOB case back to judge — TDLR's first attempt to revoke a massage license by proving the shop was a sexually oriented business failed at SOAH. The commission sent the case back for a second look.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-september-1-2026-texas-lottery-first-year-sales-transfers-budget-hearing
Texas Lottery sales nearly flat in first year under TDLR — A year after the Legislature abolished the Texas Lottery Commission and moved the game to TDLR, the agency told budget writers Sept. 1 that sales finished within a fraction of a percent of last year and transfers ran near $1.64 billion through July. Four-fifths of TDLR’s base budget now comes from the lottery account.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-towing-storage-advisory-board-august-12-2026-unlicensed-towing
Texas already has the rule against unlicensed towing — At the Towing and Storage Advisory Board’s first meeting in eight months, Texas storage lot operators said unlicensed tow trucks take cars daily and asked TDLR to require licensure at the gate. The department cited federal preemption — but the statute named does not preempt it, and the rule is already in the Administrative Code.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tdlr-weather-modification-advisory-board-august-27-2026-operation-reports-rule
Texas moves to take cloud-seeding records back from operators — After the July 2025 floods drove a wave of records requests, Texas regulators found they did not hold the cloud-seeding reports the public wanted. On Aug. 27 the Weather Modification Advisory Board voted to propose ending the rule that lets operators keep those reports on their own websites.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-2026-a-f-accountability-ratings
TEA Releases 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for Texas Schools — The Texas Education Agency released 2026 A-F ratings for 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses, with 85 percent of rated campuses at C or above.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-chapter-71-virtual-hybrid-campus-rules-charter-districts
Texas Rules Let Charters Require Online Attendance — TEA rules proposed Aug. 28 would let charter schools require full-time virtual attendance while districts must offer in-person. Comments close Sept. 28.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-do-not-hire-registry-expansion-21-names-2026
TEA Blacklists 21 School Workers Under Expanded Misconduct Law — The TEA added 21 non-certified employees and contractors to the "Do Not Hire" registry, the first test of a 2025 law allowing pre-conviction blacklisting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-houston-isd-school-board-changes
TEA Appoints Karen Duffy to Houston ISD School Board — The Texas Education Agency appointed Karen Duffy to the Houston ISD school board after member Michelle Cruz Arnold resigned following three years of service.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-launches-educator-misconduct-dashboard-texas-schools-2026
TEA Launches Public Educator Misconduct Tracking Dashboard — The Texas Education Agency has launched a public dashboard to track disciplined educators alongside a new student protection resource center.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-parental-notification-rule-comment-reopened-august-28
TEA Reopens Comment on Parental Notification Rule — TEA reopened comment through Aug. 28 on its SB 12 rule after printing a wrong web address. It would require parent notice within one school day.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-proposed-rule-102-1091-early-college-p-tech-three-year-lockout
Texas Rule Would Bar Districts From New Early College — A TEA rule published Sept. 4 would bar new early college programs at needs-improvement campuses and add a three-year wait after closure.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-purple-star-campus-designation-329-texas-schools-2026-27
TEA Names 329 Purple Star Campuses for 2026-27 — The Texas Education Agency awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation to 329 schools for 2026-27, bringing the state total to 427 campuses.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-releases-spring-2026-staar-end-of-course-assessment-results
TEA Releases Spring 2026 STAAR End-of-Course Exam Results — The TEA released Spring 2026 STAAR End-of-Course results, showing passing rate improvements across all subjects, including a 7-point jump in Algebra I.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-releases-spring-2026-staar-results-grades-3-8
TEA Releases Spring 2026 STAAR Results for Grades 3-8 — The TEA released Spring 2026 STAAR results for grades 3-8, reporting progress in mathematics and social studies while reading scores remained steady.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tea-takeover-connally-isd-board-of-managers
TEA Appoints Board of Managers and Superintendent for Connally ISD — Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath appointed a board of managers and a new superintendent for Connally ISD following five years of campus failures.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/teacher-retirement-system-texas-september-17-2026-pension-funding-policy-succession-planning
Texas teacher pension board revisits its funding policy — TRS trustees meet September 17 to review the pension funding policy after the fund's payoff period stretched to 35 years, and post executive succession.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texans-for-clean-water-releases-report-on-costs-of-litter-for-houston-property-managers
Texans for Clean Water releases report on costs of litter for Houston property managers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texans-for-clean-water-san-jose-island-cleanup-2026
Texans for Clean Water Pushes for Policy Change After Island Cleanup — Following a massive plastic bottle cleanup on San Jose Island, Texans for Clean Water is calling for market-driven consumer incentives to reduce litter.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texans-for-lawsuit-reform-lawsuit-abuse-driving-up-everyday-costs-for-families
Texans for Lawsuit Reform: Lawsuit abuse driving up everyday costs for families - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texans-for-lawsuit-reform-texas-corporate-law-senate-bill-29
TLR Policy Brief Details How Texas Is Rewriting Corporate Law — A Texans for Lawsuit Reform policy brief highlights how Senate Bill 29 and the Texas Business Court are drawing major corporate relocations away from Delaware.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2025-final-property-value-study-certified-school-funding
Texas Certifies 2025 School Property Value Study — Texas certified its 2025 school property value study Aug. 27, finding $47B in undervaluation. A five percent margin of error erased almost all of it.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2026-a-f-ratings-release-august-14
Texas 2026 A-F School Ratings Release Set for Aug. 14 — TEA releases 2026 A-F accountability ratings for Texas schools Friday, Aug. 14 at noon on TXschools.gov. Here's what to watch in the new grades.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2026-certified-appraisal-rolls-august-rate-setting
Texas Certifies 2026 Tax Rolls; August Rate Fight Looms — Texas counties certified 2026 appraisal rolls by the July 25 deadline — Tarrant early on a record protest season — shifting the tax fight to August.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-2026-a-f-school-ratings
Texas 2036 Says 2026 A-F School Ratings Show Continued Progress — Texas 2036 said 61 percent of Texas campuses earned an A or B in 2026 and 396 high-poverty campuses earned an A rating.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-analysis-2026-staar-eoc-test-results
Texas 2036 Analyzes Mixed 2026 STAAR High School Test Results — Texas 2036 reported that while Spring 2026 STAAR EOC results showed widespread subject growth, foundational math scores still trail pre-pandemic baselines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-career-coursework-funding-simulator
Texas 2036 Tool Shows Funding Impact of Career Education — Texas 2036's new Career Coursework Funding Simulator lets districts and colleges estimate the extra state funding from expanding career education programs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-childcare-report
Texas 2036: Childcare Oversight Split Across Five State Agencies — Texas 2036's new report finds childcare oversight split across five state agencies and urges consolidating the system under a single accountable entity.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-cost-of-living-healthcare-spending-increase-2026
Healthcare Costs Drive Up Texas Self-Sufficient Wage Standards — A 2026 cost of living analysis by Texas 2036 shows that rising healthcare and exurban housing costs are driving up self-sufficient wage needs across Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-demographic-trends-population-growth-2026
Texas 2036 Highlights Three Demographic Trends Reshaping the State — An analysis by Texas 2036 outlines three massive demographic trends reshaping the state, including suburban growth and a rising young Hispanic workforce.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-launches-video-series-explaining-shift-from-staar-to-new-through-year-student-testing-system
Texas 2036 Launches Video Series Explaining Shift from STAAR to New Through-Year Student Testing System - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-legislative-report-highlights-policy-successes-and-next-steps
Texas 2036 legislative report highlights policy successes and next steps - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-poll-healthcare-prices-transparency
Texas 2036 Poll Finds Supermajorities Back Healthcare Price Transparency — A Texas 2036 poll finds 90 percent of voters want to know who owns their healthcare providers and 79 percent back binding prices before care.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-2036-poll-water-security-priority
Poll: 79% of Texas Voters Rank Water Security a High Priority — A new Texas 2036 poll finds 79% of Texas voters call water security extremely or very important as the state ramps up water infrastructure spending.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-765-kv-permian-data-centers-august-decisions
Data Centers Fuel Texas 765-kV Line Fight — Data-center load growth is driving Texas's $33B Permian 765-kV buildout as regulators near August routing decisions and a September need ruling.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-765-kv-transmission-line-need-reserved-59475
765-kV Transmission Case: Grid Necessity Split from Route — Judges separate the grid necessity question from the routing fight in Texas's 765-kV transmission line dockets as Big Hill–Sand Lake reply briefs come due June 26.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-aca-2027-premium-increase-proposals
Texas ACA Premiums: 15% Median Hike Proposed for 2027 — Insurers in all 50 states propose a median 15% ACA premium hike for 2027 — a second double-digit year for 3.3 million Texans on the marketplace.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-aca-premiums-2027-rate-filings-increase
Texas ACA Premiums Face Second Double-Digit Jump — Insurers propose a median 14% ACA premium hike for 2027, and Texas Marketplace shoppers face a second straight double-digit increase, KFF says.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-aca-premiums-2027-rates-subsidies-lapse
Texas ACA Premiums: 2027 Rates Filed as Subsidies Lapse — Texas ACA premiums face a second year of increases as insurers file 2027 rates with enhanced federal subsidies expired, KFF data shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-adopt-a-beach-40th-anniversary-spring-cleanup
Texas Beach Cleanup Marks 40 Years with 24-Ton Tonnage — The Texas 40th-anniversary Adopt-A-Beach spring cleanup removed nearly 24 tons of trash as advocates eye a future container-deposit bill to curb bottle litter.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-af-accountability-ratings-2026-analysis
Texas A-F Ratings 2026: Analysis of 15 Years of Outcomes — Texas campuses improved in the 2026 A-F ratings while NAEP shows reading and 8th grade math near historic lows. An analysis of the accountability strategy.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-af-ratings-first-esa-school-year-august-2026
Texas A-F Ratings and First ESA Year Arrive in August — Texas releases 2026 A-F school ratings by Aug. 15 as 100,000+ students start the first education savings account year - two tests before 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-aft-morath-dismissed-teacher-social-media-investigations
Judge Dismisses Texas Teacher Social Media Lawsuit — Judge Alan Albright dismissed Texas AFT's challenge to state investigations of teachers' social media posts Aug. 21, finding no new TEA policy existed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-ag-baby-gabriel-case-resolved
Texas AG Closes Baby Gabriel Case After Heart Surgery — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office ended its emergency case involving baby Gabriel after the infant received life-saving heart surgery.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-ag-investigates-womens-brands-toxic-chemicals
Texas AG Investigates Women's Brands Over Toxic Chemicals - The Texas Dispatch — Texas AG Ken Paxton launched investigations into feminine care and cosmetic brands over whether they misled consumers about toxic chemicals in products.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-ag-paxton-sues-meta-whatsapp-encryption-fraud-2026
Texas Sues Meta and WhatsApp Over False Encryption Privacy Claims — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a DTPA lawsuit against Meta and WhatsApp, alleging the companies falsely claim user messages are inaccessible.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-agentic-ai-regulatory-efficiency-treo
Texas Deploys Agentic AI to Automate & Cut State Regulations — Texas launches TREO and SAM, an agentic AI framework built by Vulcan Technologies to aggressively map, streamline, and cut bureaucratic state regulations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-agricultural-finance-authority-september-3-2026-agriculture-grant-program
Texas farm board weighs shifting $100 million in grant money — The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority meets September 3 to consider moving money among the pieces of a new $100 million farm grant program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-ai-machine-140-billion-industrial-backbone
Report: $140B in AI Projects Make Texas American Industrial Hub — A Build American AI report finds $140 billion committed to Texas's physical AI economy as state leaders weigh the boom's demands on the grid, water, and land.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-alcoholic-beverage-commission-september-1-2026-executive-director
TABC meets Sept. 1 on its executive director's employment — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission meets September 1, its first meeting since June, to deliberate in closed session on its executive director.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-am-researchers-support-deposit-refund-system-to-boost-recycling-in-texas
Texas A&M researchers support deposit refund system to boost recycling in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-am-semiconductor-innovation-fund-grant-2026
Governor Abbott Awards $13M to Texas A&M for Semiconductor Testing — Governor Greg Abbott announced a $13 million TSIF grant to Texas A&M University to expand radiation testing for the semiconductor and defense industries.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-am-university-system-regents-august-27-2026-interim-provost
A&M regents to vote on interim provost Strawser Aug. 27 — Texas A&M System regents meet August 27 to approve an interim provost and file three compliance certifications before the budget year turns.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-am-university-system-regents-september-2-2026-jet-propulsion-laboratory
Texas A&M regents weigh a bid to run NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab — Texas A&M System regents vote September 3 on authorizing negotiations toward a bid to manage NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-amtrak-agreement-heartland-flyer
Texas and Amtrak Sign Agreement to Keep Heartland Flyer Running — TxDOT and Amtrak signed an agreement sustaining the Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, ending months of uncertainty over the rail route.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-animal-health-commission-august-25-2026-screwworm-response
Animal Health Commission takes up screwworm response Aug. 25 — The Texas Animal Health Commission meets August 25 for a New World screwworm briefing and four sets of proposed rules on fees, entry requirements and poultry.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-appraisal-district-board-election-2026
Texas Appraisal District Board Election 2026: Filing Opens — Texas appraisal district board election filing opens July 18 for the Nov. 3, 2026 vote. See the seats, new filing rules, fees and deadlines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-appraiser-licensing-certification-board-august-7-2026-appraisal-management-company-rules
Texas appraiser board weighs new powers over AMC middlemen — The Texas appraiser board meets August 7 on an eleven-section rewrite of its appraisal management company rules, adding a catch-all ground for discipline.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-attorney-general-7-million-free-eggs-food-banks
Texas Begins Distributing 7 Million Free Eggs to Food Banks — Texas has begun delivering more than 7 million free eggs to 17 food banks under antitrust settlements with three national egg producers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-attorney-general-announces-investigation-into-lululemon-over-potential-toxic-chemicals
Texas attorney general announces investigation into Lululemon over potential toxic chemicals - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-attorney-general-avocado-oil-investigation
Paxton Investigates Avocado Oil Product Labeling in Texas — Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an industry-wide investigation into products labeled 'made with avocado oil' after a study found undisclosed seed oils.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-attorney-general-meta-settlement-child-safety
Texas Secures $1B Meta Settlement to Protect Kids Online — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured more than $1 billion from Meta plus new teen safety limits, including a daily two-hour cap, the agency said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-attorney-general-office-comes-out-in-opposition-to-austins-light-rail-funding-request-says-funding-agreement-was-void-at-the-time-and-an-unconstitutional-debt
Texas Attorney General Office comes out in opposition to Austin's light-rail funding request, says funding agreement was 'void at the time' and an 'unconstitutional debt' - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-beach-cleanup-recycling-market-prices
Texas Beach Trash Rises as Recycled Plastic Prices Hit Record Lows — Volunteers pulled 8,000 lbs of trash off Texas beaches in early 2026, but recycled PET prices hit historic lows, sparking a push for better container recovery.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-big-city-property-tax-rates-2027-budgets
Why Texas Cities Are Raising Tax Rates as Values Fall — Austin adopted the maximum rate, San Antonio stopped short, Fort Worth's increase lowers bills and Dallas's cut raises them. Why falling values do that.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bills-threaten-current-credit-card-system-impacting-consumers-and-small-businesses
Texas bills threaten current credit card system impacting consumers and small businesses - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-biomed-flyttr-screwworm-32-cases
Screwworm: Texas Biomed Adds Biotech Ally as Cases Hit 32 — Texas Biomed will host UK biotech Flyttr to develop new anti-screwworm tools as the U.S. New World screwworm tally reaches 32 cases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-blockchain-councils-vision-leading-the-digital-asset-revolution-in-the-lone-star-state
Texas Blockchain Council's Vision: Leading the Digital Asset Revolution in the Lone Star State - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-architectural-examiners-august-20-2026-deregulation-review
Deregulation office asks Texas architect board to cut rules — The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners meets August 20 on the state deregulation office's request that it find rules to cut, plus 14 enforcement cases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-chiropractic-examiners-august-20-2026-membership-care-plans
Chiropractic board weighs rule on Texas membership care plans — The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners meets August 20 on a rule that would let non-chiropractors sell wellness, membership and concierge care plans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-criminal-justice-august-28-2026-prison-air-conditioning
Texas prison board votes on AC for four units Aug. 28 — The Texas Board of Criminal Justice votes August 28 on air conditioning for four prison units, months after a federal heat trial ended without a ruling.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-medical-radiologic-technology-september-18-2026-non-certified-technician-training
Texas X-ray board meets after cutting a training rule — The Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology meets September 18, weeks after a rule erasing a 120-hour training requirement for X-ray technicians.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-occupational-therapy-examiners-august-7-2026-continuing-education-tracking-sb-912
Texas OT board to pick continuing education tracking vendor — The Texas occupational therapy board meets August 7 to pick a continuing education tracking vendor under SB 912, weeks before the law's September 1 deadline.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-pardons-paroles-august-20-2026-extraordinary-vote-policies
Texas parole board rewrites its extraordinary vote policies — The Texas parole board meets August 20 to rewrite the policies covering releases that require five of its seven members to agree.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-board-respiratory-care-september-17-2026-rules-enforcement
Texas respiratory care board reopens its rulebook Sept. 17 — The Texas Board of Respiratory Care meets Sept. 17 on rule changes and an enforcement docket. Its rules still need Texas Medical Board approval.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bond-review-board-july-28-2026-mobility-fund-cprit
Bond Review Board weighs mobility, CPRIT debt July 28 — The Texas Bond Review Board meets July 28 on Mobility Fund highway bonds, a taxable GO refunding, and commercial paper for CPRIT and state facilities.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bond-review-board-september-17-2026-state-water-plan-bond-sale
Texas bond board votes on $2.2 billion water bond sale — The Texas Bond Review Board meets September 17 on up to $2.2 billion in state water plan bonds, the last approval before the sale prices September 23.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bond-review-board-september-8-2026-water-bonds-refinancings
Texas bond board takes up $2.2 billion water bond sale — The Texas Bond Review Board meets September 8 to take up a water bond sale capped at $2.2 billion and two state refinancings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bottle-bill-aluminum-can-value
Aluminum Cans Make the Case for a Texas Bottle Bill — Aluminum cans hold real value and pay for recycling, yet Texas landfills most of its cans — the economic case for a deposit system.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bottle-bill-recyclables-2027
Texas Bottle Bill Stalls as Recyclables Pile Up — A Texas bottle bill stalled in 2025 as the state landfills $372M in recyclables yearly and in-state plants import feedstock. Next chance: 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-bottle-deposit-pet-price-collapse
Texas Bottle Deposit Case Grows as PET Prices Crash — A PET price collapse strips value from recyclables, sharpening the Texas bottle deposit case as landfills swallow reusable containers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-broadband-development-office-audit
Patrick, Burrows Request Audit of Texas Broadband Office — Texas leaders requested a state performance audit of the Broadband Development Office's grant program amid allegations it favored satellite providers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-business-coalition-announces-support-for-gov-abbotts-state-of-the-state-address
Texas Business Coalition announces support for Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-business-coalition-announces-support-for-government-accountability-and-transparency-act
Texas Business Coalition announces support for Government Accountability and Transparency Act - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-by-texas-digital-government-adoption-2026
Over 50% of Texans Now Use "Texas by Texas" App for State Services — More than 12.3 million Texans now use the TxT platform to manage driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and more from a single consolidated dashboard.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-camp-safety-act-2026-licensing-crisis
Texas Summer Camp Safety Act 2026: Analysis of Licensing & Camp Mystic — Analysis of the 2026 Texas camp safety crisis following the Heaven's 27 Act. Coverage includes Camp Mystic's license withdrawal, the legal battle over fiber-optic mandates, and the status of 2026 camp approvals.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-camp-safety-act-flexibility-2026
Texas Leaders Seek Flexibility for Summer Camp Safety Mandates — Speaker Burrows and Lt. Gov. Patrick issued a statement seeking flexibility for Texas summer camps struggling to meet new fiber-optic internet requirements.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-camp-safety-sb1-implementation-senate-hearing
Texas Camp Safety Law: 307 Camps Licensed, Every Plan Rejected Once — One year after the Kerr County floods, Texas senators heard that every camp emergency plan failed its first review under SB 1, licensed camps fell to 307, and a DFPS registry overhaul is coming.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cattle-industry-screwworm-outbreak-border-closure
USDA Closes Border Amid $1.8B Cattle Threat — The New World screwworm has been confirmed in South Texas for the first time since 1982. Read about the USDA border closure and the $1.8B threat to Texas cattle.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cellphone-ban-hb-1481-first-year-results
Texas Cellphone Ban Credited With Gains Ahead of Year Two — Educators told Texas lawmakers HB 1481's classroom cellphone ban boosted attention and reading, including a 24% jump in Dallas ISD book checkouts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-certificates-of-obligation-no-vote
Texas Certificates of Obligation: Debt Without a Vote — Texas certificates of obligation let cities borrow millions without a public vote. Marshall just took up $35M. Petition within 45 days to force one.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-children-medicaid-chip-enrollment-decline-2026
Texas Kids Losing Medicaid Faster Than Most States — Texas lost 190,956 children from Medicaid and CHIP in about a year. Most still qualify — and hospitals absorb the cost of the gap.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-childrens-autism-program-age-22-eligibility-rule
Texas Autism Services Now Reach Age 22, Not 16 — Texas raised its autism program age limit from 16 to 22, effective Aug. 25. The state's own website still tells families the repealed rules apply.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cities-property-tax-sb-1851-rate-setting
130+ Texas Cities Barred From Raising Taxes — As certified rolls and August rate votes near, 130-plus Texas cities are barred from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate under SB 1851.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-city-property-tax-rate-hikes-certification-july-2026
Texas Cities Eye Rate Hikes as Values Fall — Falling taxable values push Austin and San Antonio toward higher rates as appraisal rolls certify July 25, offsetting state relief.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-classroom-commission-inaugural-meeting
Abbott Launches Texas Classroom Commission With Inaugural Meeting — Gov. Abbott convened the first Texas Classroom Commission meeting, charging it with boosting math and reading skills and retaining teachers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-classroom-commission-teacher-workforce
Texas Classroom Commission Faces a Thin Teacher Corps — Abbott's Texas Classroom Commission starts work as TEA data show attrition easing, salaries up $4,270 and 11.8% of teachers uncertified.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-commission-fire-protection-august-20-2026-injury-report
Texas fire commission takes up firefighter injury report — The Texas Commission on Fire Protection meets August 20 to approve its 2025 firefighter injury report and hear a suicide prevention study due September 1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-commission-jail-standards-august-6-2026-enforcement-docket
Texas jail commission hears death testimony, finds counties compliant — More than twenty Texans described deaths and medical neglect in county jails at the Texas Commission on Jail Standards’ August 6 meeting. No commissioner replied. The enforcement docket that followed cleared or advanced all six counties, and the over-detention petitions went unheard for another quarter.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-commission-jail-standards-august-6-2026-over-detention-petitions
Texas jail board weighs over-detention rule Aug. 6 — Three petitions ask Texas jail regulators to write a rule against holding people past release. The commission also reviews six noncompliant counties Aug. 6.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-commission-law-enforcement-september-3-2026-polygraph-certificate-rule
Texas police licensing board votes on polygraph certificate rule — The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement votes September 3 on rules creating a certificate officers will need to give polygraph tests starting in 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-commission-on-the-arts-september-3-2026-grants-cultural-districts
Texas arts commission votes on a year of grants Sept. 3 — The Texas Commission on the Arts meets September 3 to award the first and largest round of a $18.6 million grant year and name new cultural districts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-comptroller-1-3-billion-september-sales-tax-allocations
Texas Comptroller Sends $1.3 Billion in Sales Tax to Local Governments - The Texas Dispatch — Texas local governments will receive $1.3 billion in September sales tax allocations, up 7.6% from a year ago, as Huffines urges property tax cuts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-comptroller-begins-distributing-first-round-of-education-freedom-account-funds-to-42000-families
Texas Comptroller Begins Distributing First Round of Education Freedom Account Funds to 42,000 Families - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-comptroller-fiscal-2026-state-revenue
Texas Fiscal 2026 Revenue Tops Forecast by $1.6 Billion — Comptroller Don Huffines reported fiscal 2026 tax collections $1.6 billion above forecast and urged lawmakers to direct surplus sales tax to tax relief.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-comptroller-reports-over-274000-applications-for-education-freedom-accounts
Texas Comptroller reports over 274,000 applications for Education Freedom Accounts - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-consumable-thc-ban-bill-2026-analysis
Texas Consumable THC Ban Bill: Senate Lays 2027 Groundwork — An objective analysis of the July 2026 Texas Senate hearing on consumable THC and hemp regulation. Trace the 2019 hemp bill workarounds, the 2025 veto, and upcoming 2027 legislative options.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-council-developmental-disabilities-august-7-2026-grant-funding-priorities
Texas disability council sets its next grant priorities — The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities meets August 7 in San Antonio to set grant priorities as its five-year federal plan expires in September.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-counties-data-center-moratoriums-paxton-opinion-2026
Texas Counties Pause Data Center Construction as State Opinion Is Pending — Texas counties are bypassing a pending statutory opinion from the OAG to pass local data center moratoriums as electricity and water concerns mount.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-court-voids-paxton-prosecutor-reporting-rules
Court Strikes Down Paxton’s Large-County Prosecutor Rules — A Travis County judge ruled that AG Ken Paxton exceeded his authority by imposing reporting rules on large-county prosecutors. The case is now on appeal.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-credit-union-commission-august-7-2026-attorney-general-records-suit-merger-rules
Texas credit union regulator's records suit nears an end — The Texas Credit Union Commission meets August 7 on its four-year suit against the attorney general over withheld records, and new limits on merger votes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-crime-rate-decline-2025
Texas Crime Rate Falls for Third Straight Year — Governor Abbott said the Texas crime rate fell 13% in 2025, its third straight yearly decline, citing new DPS Uniform Crime Reporting data.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cruise-passengers-complete-hantavirus-monitoring-mv-hondius
Texas Passengers Clear MV Hondius Hantavirus Monitoring — Two Texas passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship completed their 42-day monitoring period with no signs of infection.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cyber-command-hb-150-rural-cybersecurity-august-19
Texas cyber chief: rural help is "close to zero" — Texas Cyber Command's chief told House members Aug. 19 that state help for rural governments is "pretty close to zero" as federal sensor funding ends.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-cyclospora-parasite-health-advisory-2026
Texas Health Advisory: Doctors Urged to Test for Cyclospora Parasite — Texas DSHS issued a health advisory on May 1, 2026, urging doctors to test for the Cyclospora parasite as seasonal foodborne illness risks rise across the state.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-batch-zero-local-control
Texas Data Center Batch Zero Tests Local Control — As Texas data center Batch Zero advances to the PUCT, a San Angelo project may escape local regulation by sitting in unincorporated Tom Green County.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-costs-puc-ercot-july-17-memo
Texas Regulators Face July 17 Data-Center Deadline — PUC and ERCOT must tell Gov. Abbott by July 17 how they will keep data-center infrastructure costs off Texas ratepayers' bills.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-infrastructure-ercot-grid-demand
The Data Center Crossroads: Texas Navigates Grid Strain & Tech Growth — Texas experiences a data center boom. Analysis looks at the RCM Hill $100M lawsuit, ERCOT connection rule updates, water cooling innovation, and the 2027 legislative outlook.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-power-batch-zero-ratepayers
Texas Data Center Power: Batch Zero, Ratepayer Memo — Texas data center power rules advance as Batch Zero takes effect July 11 and Abbott's ratepayer-protection memo comes due July 17.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-ratepayer-memo-batch-zero-timeline
Abbott Memo Due as Texas Data-Center Rules Race Clock — As Abbott's July 17 ratepayer memo comes due, Texas's push to rein in data centers may not reach the 100-GW "Batch Zero" wave before it connects.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-regulations-2026-analysis
Texas Data Center Regulations: Grid Rules, Tax Breaks, & Water — An objective analysis of the July 2026 Texas legislative hearings on data centers. Explore Senate Finance tax break reviews, ERCOT grid rules, Batch Zero, and local water concerns.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-ride-through-rules-litigation-july-31
Texas Data Centers Face Suits Over Ride-Through Rules — The PUC voted 5-0 to make data centers ride through grid blips. Operators cite $500K–$1M per MW in costs and hint at litigation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-rules-senate-business-commerce-july-29
Texas Data-Center Rules Face Senate Review July 29 — Texas senators review the grid July 29 as SB 6 data-center rules stay unfinished and 418 GW of load requests queue up through 2032.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-center-sales-tax-exemption-repeal-geren
Texas Eyes Repeal of $1.3B Data Center Tax Break — A Texas House panel signaled it will repeal the data center sales tax break, now worth an estimated $1.3 billion a year, up from $5.4 million in 2014.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-centers-groundwater-house-hearing
No Rules on Data-Center Groundwater in Much of Texas, House Told — A Texas Water Development Board official told a House committee that no agency regulates how much groundwater a data center pumps outside a conservation district, as members pressed industry on water use and NDAs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-data-centers-poll-majority-opposed
Texas Data Centers Poll: Most Voters Opposed — A new Texas data centers poll finds 56% of voters oppose a local facility, with the sharpest opposition in rural counties ahead of the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-department-housing-community-affairs-september-3-2026-voucher-work-requirements
Texas housing board weighs work rules for its rent vouchers — The TDHCA board meets September 3 to consider proposing work requirements and time limits for the rent vouchers the agency runs itself.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-draft-2027-state-water-plan-record-cost
Texas Unveils Record $174 Billion Draft Water Plan for 2027 — The Texas Water Development Board's draft 2027 State Water Plan estimates a record $174 billion is needed for over 3,000 projects to avoid a future water crisis.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-drilling-permits-august-2026
Texas Drilling Permits Hit 695 in August, RRC Reports - The Texas Dispatch — The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 695 original drilling permits in August 2026, with the Midland district leading all districts in new drilling.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-drought-dryland-crop-failure-third-driest-august-september-2026
Texas Farmers Write Off 1 in 10 Dryland Acres — Roughly 370,000 Texas dryland acres were declared failed by Sept. 11 after the third-driest August since 1895. Ranchers are culling herds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-drought-expansion-largest-since-2008-water-restrictions
Texas Drought Grows Fastest Since 2008, Utilities Act — Drought covers 57% of Texas, up from 36% in a week — the biggest jump since 2008 — and 14 water systems have imposed new limits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-drought-expansion-reservoir-storage-august-2026
Texas Drought Jumps 8 Points as Reservoirs Slip — Drought covered 57.28% of Texas in the Aug. 13 map, up 7.91 points in a week, while reservoirs held at 76.2% full and Amarillo declared Stage 1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-dshs-adds-gamt-deficiency-newborn-screening-2026
Texas Adds Rare Genetic Condition to Newborn Screening Panel — Texas has expanded its newborn screening panel to 60 conditions, adding a test for a rare genetic enzyme deficiency known as GAMT deficiency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-dshs-first-west-nile-virus-case-harris-county-2026
DSHS Confirms First Texas West Nile Virus Case of 2026 in Harris County — The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the state's first 2026 case of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in a Harris County resident.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-dshs-summer-camp-fiber-optic-agreement-2026
State Reaches Agreement to Waive Costly Fiber Mandate for Texas Summer Camps — Texas DSHS reached an agreement with youth camps to waive the expensive fiber-optic requirement for 2026, allowing alternative redundant internet solutions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-economic-miracle-gdp-growth-analysis
Texas Captures Leading Share of U.S. Economic Growth Since 2000 — A new data analysis by Texas 2036 reveals Texas captured more U.S. economic growth than any other state over 25 years, now producing nearly 9.5% of national GDP.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-agency-appoints-board-of-managers-to-oversee-lake-worth-isd
Texas Education Agency Appoints Board of Managers to Oversee Lake Worth ISD - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-freedom-accounts-2026-analysis
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: Year One Data Analysis — An objective analysis of Texas' first TEFA report: who got the 85,344 school choice accounts, the 121,000 waitlist, funding tiers, and what to watch next.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-freedom-accounts-85344-funded-waitlist
Texas Funds 85,344 Education Savings Accounts — The comptroller's first annual report funds 85,344 Texas education savings accounts, with 80% low-income and more than 121,000 students still waiting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-freedom-accounts-96000-students
Texas ESA Program Nears 96,000 Students — Texas' education savings account program is on track to fund nearly 96,000 students for 2026-27 as Don Huffines takes over as comptroller.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-freedom-accounts-first-payments
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: First Payments Sent — Texas Education Freedom Accounts sent first payments to nearly 73,000 families July 1, with a July 15 deadline for families to choose a participating school.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-freedom-accounts-tier-3-middle-income
Texas School Choice Reaches Middle-Income Families — Texas awarded about 15,000 education savings accounts to families at 200-500% of poverty, a tier that had fewer than 30 funded students on July 29.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-education-savings-account-waitlist-july-deadlines
Texas Education Savings Account Waitlist Moves Ahead of Deadlines — The Texas Education Savings Account program clears 3,800 waitlisted students as the comptroller prepares for July 1 deposits and July 15 enrollment limits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-emergency-services-retirement-system-august-24-2026-fraud-rule
Volunteer firefighter pension board weighs a fraud rule — The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System board meets August 24 on defining fraud in its rules, a 2027 budget and a slipping funded ratio.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-emergency-services-retirement-system-september-17-2026-actuarial-study
Volunteer firefighter pension board orders 2027 actuarial study — Texas volunteer firefighter pension trustees meet September 17 on a single item: paying for the 2027 actuarial report that sets the state's contribution.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-energy-fund-grant-bailey-county
Abbott Announces $8 Million Texas Energy Fund Reliability Grant — Gov. Greg Abbott announced a Texas Energy Fund grant of more than $8 million to strengthen electric reliability for Bailey County Electric Cooperative members.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-energy-fund-grant-lamb-county-electric-cooperative
Abbott Announces $8.8M Texas Energy Fund Grant for South Plains Grid — Gov. Abbott announces $8.8M in Texas Energy Fund grants for Lamb County Electric Cooperative to modernize transmission lines and substations in the South Plains.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-energy-fund-grant-sps-panhandle-south-plains
Abbott Announces $113M in Texas Energy Fund Grants for Panhandle Grid — Gov. Abbott announced $113 million in Texas Energy Fund grants for SPS to strengthen electric reliability in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-energy-fund-pin-oak-plant-opening
Governor Abbott Opens First Texas Energy Fund Plant in Fairfield — Governor Abbott inaugurated the 460 MW Pin Oak power plant in Fairfield, the first project completed under the $5 billion Texas Energy Fund to boost grid reliability.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-engineers-land-surveyors-board-august-13-2026-subsurface-utility-engineering
Texas board weighs who maps utilities buried under job sites — The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors meets August 13 on whether mapping buried utilities is engineering work or surveying work.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-english-ii-eoc-graduation-requirement-phaseout-hb8
Texas Ends English II Exam Graduation Requirement — TEA told districts Aug. 20 that students graduating after Aug. 31, 2027 need not pass English II. The last test is June 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-epr-lawsuit-oregon-trial-bottle-bill-alternative
Texas Sues Over EPR While Skipping a Bottle Deposit — Texas joined 17 states suing California over packaging EPR as Oregon's law went to trial — while a Texas deposit bill waits for 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-express-expedited-business-filings
Texas Secretary of State Expands Texas Express Business Filing Services — Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced the expansion of Texas Express, offering same-day and next-day expedited business formations and registration services.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-facilities-commission-august-20-2026-budget-request
Texas Facilities Commission votes on 2028-29 budget request — The Texas Facilities Commission meets August 20 on its 2028-29 budget request, written under a three percent cut order, against a $1 billion repair backlog.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-facilities-commission-september-17-2026-finance-commission-building-architect
Texas Facilities Commission votes on bank regulator headquarters — The Texas Facilities Commission votes September 17 on an architect for a $52.8 million headquarters for the state's three banking regulators.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-first-time-homebuyers-remain-near-all-time-low-report-finds
Texas first-time homebuyers remain near all-time low, report finds - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-first-time-homebuyers-remain-near-all-time-low-report-finds-2
Texas first-time homebuyers remain near all-time low, report finds - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-flood-disaster-property-tax-exemption-2026
Flood Disaster Opens Texas Property Tax Break — Abbott's July 17 flood declaration for 28 counties starts a 105-day clock on a Texas property tax exemption, days before rolls certify July 25.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-forensic-science-commission-july-31-2026-firearms-licensing-clr-connect
Texas Forensic Science Commission votes on firearms rule — The Texas Forensic Science Commission votes July 31 on cutting the lab experience firearms examiners need for a licensing waiver from five years to three.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-freshwater-fishing-hall-of-fame-nominations-open
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations Open - The Texas Dispatch — TPWD is taking nominations through Nov. 1 for the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, with the next honorees to be announced in spring 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-game-wardens-fourth-of-july-boating-enforcement-2026
Texas Game Wardens: No Boating Deaths, 62 BWI Charges July 4th — Texas Game Wardens filed 62 BWI charges and reported no boating fatalities during Fourth of July weekend patrols, TPWD said, the most since 2019.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-game-wardens-kerr-county-flood-supply-missions
Game Wardens Airlift Supplies to Cut-Off Kerr County Camps — Texas Game Wardens flew four supply missions to Kerr County camps cut off by high water and logged 147 rescues as statewide flood response continued.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-game-wardens-labor-day-boating-safety-2026
Game Wardens Boost Labor Day Boating Safety Patrols — Texas Game Wardens will patrol statewide over Labor Day weekend after filing 62 boating while intoxicated charges during the July 4 holiday, the most since 2019.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-general-land-office-oversight-hearing-july-21
Texas Land Office details school fund, disaster billions — At a July 21 oversight hearing, Texas General Land Office officials detailed $6B for schools and a $14B disaster-recovery portfolio to the House land committee.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-glass-recycling-gold-mrf-certification
Texas Glass Recycling: 2 Plants Go Gold, State Buries Rest — Two Texas plants earn gold for Texas glass recycling, but the state landfills most glass without a bottle deposit law.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-glo-59-million-local-communities-program-2024-disasters
Texas GLO Awards $59 Million for 2024 Disaster Recovery - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas GLO approved $59.7 million in Local Communities Program grants to rebuild infrastructure in communities damaged by the 2024 disasters.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-governmental-oversight-hearing-hb2127-tort-claims
Governmental Oversight to Review \"Death Star\" Law & ERCOT Immunity | TX House — The Texas House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight meets June 4 to audit the HB 2127 Regulatory Consistency Act and weigh Tort Claims Act immunity rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-governor-abbott-proposes-overhaul-of-property-tax-system
Texas Governor Abbott proposes overhaul of property tax system - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-health-care-affordability-2027-session-analysis
Texas Health Care Affordability: What the 2027 Session Can Fix — Texas voters back state action on health care costs by wide margins. An analysis of which affordability levers Austin controls before the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-health-services-authority-august-21-2026-sunset-review
Texas Health Services Authority board meets with Sunset pending — The Texas Health Services Authority board meets virtually August 21 with its Sunset review pending before the 2027 Legislature.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-healthcare-costs-affordability-crisis
Texas Healthcare Costs Rise: Why It's Now a Top Voter Concern — Texas healthcare costs for families reach $27,000. Experts Avik Roy and Charles Miller discuss how medical inflation is outpacing property taxes as a top voter concern.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hemp-business-council-motion-rehearing-dshs-rules-2026
Texas Hemp Council Files Motion for Rehearing on DSHS Rules — The Texas Hemp Business Council filed a Motion for Rehearing with the 15th Court of Appeals, seeking to reinstate an injunction against strict DSHS rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hhsc-medicaid-mco-sanctions-quarterly-posting-gap
Texas Hasn't Posted a Medicaid Plan Fine Since 2022 — State law orders Texas to post Medicaid plan penalties quarterly. The newest posted quarter ended in November 2022, and the page was edited Sept. 9.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hhsc-personal-attendant-base-wage-repeal-comment-september-28
Texas Would Repeal Its Home-Care Attendant Wage Rule — HHSC proposes repealing the personal attendant base wage rule, striking the pay floor from Texas home-care rules. Comments close Sept. 28.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hhsc-rural-obgyn-medicaid-rate-hearing
Texas Hears Rural OB-GYN Medicaid Rate Add-On — HHSC takes public comment July 24 on a Medicaid pay add-on for rural hospitals that still deliver babies, with rates proposed for Sept. 1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-higher-education-programs-of-study-advisory-committee-first-task-groups-august-2026
Texas picks first three career-program task groups — Texas’ higher education board will rewrite community-college career curriculum starting with construction, health sciences and IT — after an AI agent grouped 800 occupations into 101 job functions. One member warned the schedule is too fast.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-historical-commission-july-31-2026-alamo-bandera-courthouse
Alamo permits, Bandera appeal at THC's July 31 meeting — The Texas Historical Commission meets July 31 in San Angelo on Alamo antiquities permits, a Bandera courthouse parking lot appeal and Round XIV courthouse grants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hits-new-record-high-total-jobs-may-2026
Texas Hits New Record High for Total Jobs After May Expansion — Texas added 41,800 jobs in May, marking 26 consecutive months of employment growth and hitting new record highs for total jobs and labor force.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-holocaust-genocide-antisemitism-commission-september-3-2026-grants
Texas antisemitism commission votes on $300,000 in grants — The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission meets September 3 in Dallas to vote on up to $300,000 in education grants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-home-insurers-record-profits-2025
Texas Home Insurers Post Best Profits in 20 Years — Texas home insurers earned 22 cents per premium dollar in 2025, a two-decade high, while homeowners still pay 80% more than in 2020.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-homestead-exemption-loophole-hcad-audit
AI Audit Exposes Millions Lost in Texas Homestead Exemption Loopholes — A Local Insights AI data investigation reveals millions in lost tax revenue as corporations and out-of-state landers exploit Texas homestead exemption loopholes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-hospitals-27-million-day-medicaid-directed-payment-cms
Texas Hospitals Lose $27 Million a Day in Medicaid — Federal regulators have not approved three Texas Medicaid programs worth $9.8 billion. Hospitals say labor and delivery and NICU care are first at risk.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-agriculture-agency-oversight-star-fund-recap-august-18
STAR Fund questioned over Panhandle fire donations — A former aide testified $1.3 million was raised for Panhandle fire victims and $48,000 reached them; Sid Miller disputed it but said he cannot track donations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-agriculture-livestock-interim-hearing-august-18
House ag panel reviews farm-loan overhaul, ag resiliency — The Texas House Agriculture & Livestock Committee meets Aug. 18 on HB 43 farm-loan implementation, ag resiliency and oversight of 14 state agencies.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-broadband-development-office-audit-recap-august-18
Broadband office "went astray," new director says — Texas' broadband office told House members Aug. 18 its prior leadership "went astray," confirmed a state audit of satellite awards and rescinded $53 million.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-county-regional-government-law-enforcement-medical-examiner-august-25
House panel weighs sheriff pay, medical examiner mandate — A Texas House subcommittee meets Aug. 25 on county law enforcement recruiting and pay and on expanding the medical examiner mandate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-county-regional-government-law-enforcement-recap-august-25
Texas constables paid half of big-county peers, panel told — Sheriffs and constables told a Texas House panel Aug. 25 that county pay and the SB 22 grant program are losing recruits to private employers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-criminal-jurisprudence-hearing-may-2026
House Criminal Jurisprudence to Discuss Rural Law & Elder Fraud — The Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee meets May 19 to address rural legal deserts and elder fraud prevention. Watch live or submit public testimony.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-doge-interim-hearing-august-19
House DOGE panel reviews Cyber Command, privacy law — The Texas House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee meets Aug. 19 on Cyber Command, AI fraud detection and the state's data privacy law.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-elections-ai-deepfake-technology-recap-august-3
Texas deepfake law obsolete, House panel told — A Texas House panel heard Aug. 3 that the state's 2019 deepfake law can't cover today's AI — witnesses pitched disclaimers, anti-SLAPP ties and vendor rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-elections-committee-interim-hearing-may-2026
House Elections Panel to Review Voter-Roll Citizenship Checks and Audit Law — The Texas House Committee on Elections meets Thursday to discuss voter-roll citizenship checks, the new SB 827 audit law, and election staffing challenges.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-elections-sb-2753-secretary-of-state-oversight-august-4
House panel reviews SB 2753, secretary of state — Texas House Elections meets Aug. 4 on SB 2753's merged early and Election Day voting and its oversight of the secretary of state.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-elections-technology-voter-registration-august-3
House panel weighs election tech, voter rolls — Texas House Elections meets Aug. 3 on emerging voting technology, AI in political ads and the troubled TEAM voter-registration overhaul.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-energy-resources-carbon-storage-produced-water-seismicity-september-14
Texas House panel weighs carbon storage, produced water — The Texas House Energy Resources Committee meets Sept. 14 on carbon storage after Class VI primacy, produced-water reuse and quake-linked disposal wells.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-energy-resources-orphaned-wells-sb-1150-recap-september-15
Orphaned wells draw House panel's largest witness table — Eight witnesses testified to House Energy Resources on Sept. 15 about orphaned wells and SB 1150, a plugging law not fully in effect until 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-energy-resources-produced-water-hb49-recap-september-14
Texas running out of room for oilfield wastewater, chair says — Texas injects nearly 30 million barrels of oilfield wastewater a day. A House panel reviewed HB 49 on Sept. 14 and heard the limits of disposal.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-energy-resources-railroad-commission-oversight-severed-orphaned-p13-wells-september-15
House panel presses Railroad Commission on public comment — House Energy Resources meets Sept. 15 on Railroad Commission oversight, severed wells, SB 1150 orphaned-well plugging and P-13 water well hazards.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-environmental-regulation-concrete-lng-permits-tceq-oversight-september-15
House panel reviews concrete, LNG permit laws Sept. 15 — House Environmental Regulation meets Sept. 15 on SB 763 concrete permits, SB 2037 LNG reviews, permit streamlining and TCEQ oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-general-aviation-rural-airports-economic-development-recap-august-18
$100B in data centers, two sites with no air service — A developer with $100 billion in West Texas AI data centers told Texas House members Aug. 18 that two of its three sites have no usable air service.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-general-aviation-select-hearing-august-18
New House aviation panel reviews airports, air service — The new Texas House general aviation panel meets Aug. 18 on airport funding, regional air service, workforce shortages and disaster response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-governmental-oversight-education-foundations-barbers-hill-recap-august-26
House panel presses Barbers Hill on $97M foundation transfers — A Texas House panel questioned Barbers Hill ISD on Aug. 26 over $97 million routed to its education foundation and the board's business ties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-governmental-oversight-education-foundations-public-information-act-august-26
House panel weighs school foundations, open records law — The Texas House oversight panel meets Aug. 26 on school district education foundations, the Public Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-governmental-oversight-public-information-act-recap-august-26
Counties call Texas open records law weaponized — Texas issued 45,000 open records rulings in 2025. A House panel heard Aug. 26 from counties calling the law abused and advocates calling it toothless.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-health-care-affordability-plan-design-networks-recap-september-1
Insurers say Texas regulated health market out of existence — Texas health plans told a House panel Sept. 1 that employers have fled the state-regulated market and no insurer can meet new network rules without waivers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-health-care-affordability-plan-design-small-employer-coverage-september-1
House panel weighs plan design, small-employer coverage — The Texas House Select Committee on Health Care Affordability meets Sept. 1 on financing models, plan design, small-employer coverage and price data.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-higher-education-community-college-funding-recap-august-17
Texas colleges met HB 8 targets, got prorated pay — Texas community colleges exceeded HB 8 targets and saw earned funding prorated. College leaders detailed the cuts; Rep. Donna Howard asked for a supplemental.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-higher-education-federal-research-competitiveness-recap-august-18
UTEP president floats a Texas Science Foundation — UTEP's president told a Texas House panel Aug. 18 the state should create its own science foundation as federal research funding contracts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-higher-education-interim-hearing-august-17
House higher ed panel reviews enrollment, new laws — The Texas House Higher Education Committee meets Aug. 17 on record enrollment, new admissions laws and college advising ahead of the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-higher-education-interim-hearing-august-18
House higher ed panel takes up costs, research security — The Texas House Higher Education Committee meets Aug. 18 on college affordability, Workforce Pell, research security and federal grant competitiveness.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-homeland-security-foreign-adversary-critical-infrastructure-july-30
House panel weighs foreign-threat safeguards — Texas House Homeland Security meets July 30 on foreign-influenced money transmitters, foreign-agent disclosure gaps and critical-infrastructure cyber risks.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-homeland-security-foreign-financial-influence-illicit-networks-recap-july-30
House panel: Texas must police foreign money — Witnesses told a Texas House panel July 30 that foreign money moves through the state’s banks, wire services and crypto kiosks — and Texas must build its own defenses.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-human-services-cps-due-process-central-registry-recap-september-9
DFPS may drop "unable to determine" child abuse finding — DFPS told a Texas House panel Sept. 9 it may eliminate its "unable to determine" finding, as 795,000 names sit on the state’s Central Abuse Registry.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-human-services-foster-care-cps-due-process-september-9
Texas House panel reviews foster care laws, CPS due process — The Texas House Human Services Committee meets Sept. 9 on new psychiatric beds, a rural foster care pilot, adoption transparency and CPS due process.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-insurance-hearing-small-business-coverage-aca
House Insurance to Tackle Small Business Health Plans & Federal Subsidies — The Texas House Insurance panel meets June 4 to examine how federal subsidy shifts impact state markets and how rising costs affect small-employer health plans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-land-resource-management-housing-hearing-july-20
Texas House panel reviews 2025 housing laws July 20 — A Texas housing laws hearing July 20 reviews HB 24, SB 15, SB 840 and SB 1567 and studies city fees, third-party review and pre-approved home plans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-land-resource-management-mud-hearing-july-21
Texas House panel examines MUDs, land agencies July 21 — A Texas MUD hearing July 21 examines utility districts' effect on housing costs, plus oversight of the GLO, School Land Board and university lands board.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-letter-sboe-social-studies-teks-reading-list-2026
Texas House Members Urge SBOE to Adopt Social Studies and Reading Lists — Dozens of Texas House members signed a letter urging the State Board of Education to adopt the proposed social studies TEKS and required reading lists without compromise.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-maternal-health-subcommittee-healthy-texas-women-recap-september-15
Healthy Texas Women enrollment rises as service use falls — HHSC told a new Texas House subcommittee Sept. 15 that Healthy Texas Women enrollment tops 368,000 while fewer enrollees are using its services.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-maternal-health-subcommittee-prenatal-iron-healthy-texas-women-september-15
New House panel takes up prenatal iron, women's health — A new House subcommittee meets Sept. 15 on iron and prenatal supplement access and whether the Healthy Texas Women program is working.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-maternal-health-subcommittee-prenatal-iron-medicaid-recap-september-15
Texas weighs making prenatal iron a Medicaid benefit — A North Texas coalition told a House subcommittee Sept. 15 that handing out iron cut transfusions, and that it is drafting a statewide Medicaid order.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-mental-illness-homelessness-jail-cycle
'We Can't Arrest Our Way Out': Texas House Probes Jails as Mental-Health System — A Texas House committee heard nearly six hours of testimony that jails have become the state's costliest mental-health system, with witnesses urging pre-arrest diversion and more psychiatric beds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-municipal-utility-districts-hearing-july-21
Texas House weighs MUDs as homeowners seek city veto — At a July 21 Texas MUD hearing, developers defended utility districts as an affordability tool while homeowners and cities asked lawmakers for more local control.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-natural-resources-hearing-data-centers-prop4
House Natural Resources to Probe Prop 4 & Data Center Water Use | TX House — The Texas House Natural Resources panel meets June 23 to review the $20B Proposition 4 water fund rollout and take public testimony on data center cooling.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-natural-resources-innovative-water-supply-recap-august-24
Desal firms say Texas rules block new water supply — Desalination and air-to-water firms told a Texas House panel Aug. 24 that permitting and aquifer pumping limits, not money, are blocking new supply.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-natural-resources-weslaco-water-hearing-august-24
House water panel meets in Weslaco on state water plan — The Texas House Natural Resources Committee meets Aug. 24 in Weslaco on the 2027 State Water Plan, the New Water Supply Fund and TWDB oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-passes-first-of-its-kind-bill-to-address-chronic-disease-ultra-processed-foods
Texas House passes 'first-of-its-kind' bill to address chronic disease, ultra-processed foods - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-passes-first-of-its-kind-bill-to-address-chronic-disease-ultra-processed-foods-2
Texas House passes 'first-of-its-kind' bill to address chronic disease, ultra-processed foods - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-pensions-investments-hearing-august-18
House pensions panel reviews TRS, ERS and fraud center — The Texas House pensions panel meets Aug. 18 to review TRS and ERS soundness plus new laws on financial crimes and local bond transparency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-pensions-trs-actuarial-soundness-recap-august-18
Teacher pay raise pushed TRS out of soundness — TRS told Texas House members Aug. 18 the teacher pension's funding period hit 35 years after last session's pay raise, past the 31-year statutory line.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-public-education-hearing-hb2-teacher-retention
House Public Education to Review HB 2 Rollout & Teacher Shortage | TX House — The Texas House Public Education panel meets June 1 to review the HB 2 school-finance law rollout, teacher recruitment metrics, and special education funding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-public-health-hearing-rural-care-hb18
House Public Health Tracks Rural Health Funding & Telehealth | TX House — The Texas House Public Health panel meets June 4 to evaluate the HB 18 rural care rollout, telehealth modernizations, and federal transformation funds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-public-health-interim-hearing-august-20
House Public Health takes up social media, AI, infant deaths — The Texas House Public Health Committee meets Aug. 20 on social media and youth mental health, infant mortality, AI in health care and disease trends.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-public-health-social-media-minors-recap-august-20
Texas House panel weighs next social media law for minors — Witnesses told a Texas House panel Aug. 20 to regulate social media design, not content, and said SB 2420 is now enforceable after the Supreme Court.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-public-safety-hearing-school-security-police-staffing
House Public Safety to Weigh School Shooter Law & Police Staffing | TX House — The Texas House Homeland Security & Public Safety panel meets May 28 to review the HB 33 active-shooter law, police agency creation, and officer shortages.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-sb-840-implementation-hearing-july-20
Texas cities defend housing rules as SB 840 evasion alleged — At a July 20 SB 840 implementation hearing, Texas cities defended height and parking rules that witnesses called a checklist to block by-right housing.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-select-committee-healthcare-affordability
Texas House Launches Committee to Tackle Healthcare Affordability — Speaker Dustin Burrows created a House Select Committee to study healthcare affordability in Texas, focusing on hospital consolidation, transparency, and rising costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-state-affairs-765-kv-landowner-due-process-august-19
765-kV permits: landowners get 90 days to fight — Texas's public counsel told a House panel Aug. 19 the 180-day permit clock left 230 parties roughly five minutes each to cross-examine on 765-kV routes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-state-affairs-data-center-hearing-august-19
Texas House Sets Aug. 19 Data Center Hearing — The Texas House State Affairs Committee will hear testimony Aug. 19 on data centers and 765-kV lines as the state's grid pause deepens.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-state-affairs-disaster-preparedness-interoperability-september-14
House panel weighs disaster response, interoperability — House State Affairs meets Sept. 14 on disaster preparedness, mass-fatality rules and a proposed statewide Interoperability Council for first responders.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-state-affairs-online-gaming-minors-section-230-september-15
House panel weighs game safety, prediction markets — House State Affairs meets Sept. 15 on child safety in online games, Section 230 limits and newly added testimony on prediction markets.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-state-federal-relations-penny-postmark-august-17
House panel studies penny's end, new postmark rules — A Texas House subcommittee meets Aug. 17 on how the end of penny production and new USPS postmark rules affect local governments and deadlines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-telecom-broadband-subcommittee-hearing-august-18
House broadband panel meets amid audit of BEAD awards — A Texas House subcommittee meets Aug. 18 on BEAD broadband awards, pole attachment fees and first responder networks as a state audit proceeds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-third-party-plan-review-permitting-hearing-july-20
Texas House weighs third-party plan review to speed permits — Builders pressed for third-party plan review Texas cities resist, while building officials told a House panel to fix the permitting shot clock first.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-trade-workforce-child-care-subsidy-cut-recap-august-26
Providers: Texas cut child care slots as 100,000 wait — Providers told a Texas House panel Aug. 26 that the workforce commission cut subsidized child care slots 9.5 percent with 100,000 families waiting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-trade-workforce-child-care-subsidy-cut-recap-august-26-2
Providers: Texas cut child care slots as 100,000 wait — Providers told a Texas House panel Aug. 26 that the workforce commission cut subsidized child care slots 9.5 percent with 100,000 families waiting.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-trade-workforce-child-care-supply-chain-right-to-repair-august-26
House panel weighs child care, supply chains, repair law — The Texas House Trade & Workforce Committee meets Aug. 26 on child care access, supply chain resilience, HB 2963 right to repair and TWC oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-transportation-cdl-ports-txdot-august-17
House panel takes up CDL rules, ports, TxDOT oversight — The Texas House Transportation Committee meets Aug. 17 on nondomiciled CDLs, seaport needs, work-zone speed enforcement and TxDOT oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-transportation-funding-txdot-corpus-christi-september-2
House panel weighs TxDOT funding formulas in Corpus Christi — A Texas House subcommittee meets Sept. 2 in Corpus Christi on TxDOT funding formulas, revenue adequacy and county road repair grants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-transportation-txdmv-agency-review-recap-august-17
House member asks why TxDMV should still exist — Rep. Pat Curry pressed TxDMV's director on why the agency exists, demanded paper-tag contracts and got a blunt verdict on the state's 30-year-old title system

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-ways-means-local-government-spending-september-15
Texas House Panel Weighs Local Debt Limits Sept. 15 — A Texas House panel takes up local borrowing Sept. 15. Abbott wants spending caps, the charge names certificates of obligation, and Austin goes unnamed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-ways-means-property-tax-relief-local-government-debt-september-15
House tax panel weighs deeper cuts, local debt Sept. 15 — House Ways and Means meets Sept. 15 on further property tax relief, appraisal reform, certificates of obligation and comptroller oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-house-ways-means-school-property-tax-29-billion-recap-september-15
House panel prices ending the school property tax at $29.2B — TEA and comptroller witnesses told House Ways and Means on Sept. 15 that ending the school M&O property tax would cost about $29.2 billion a year.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-housing-insights-state-of-asia-america-report-2026
Texas Leads Nation in Asian American Homebuyer Migration, Report Shows — Data from the latest State of Asia America report highlights Texas as a top destination for AANHPI homebuyers seeking affordability and economic opportunity.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-indigent-defense-commission-august-21-2026-public-defender-salary-reporting
Indigent defense board weighs public defender salary reporting — The Texas Indigent Defense Commission meets August 21 on requiring public defender salary data, penalties for late county spending reports and its 2027 budget.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-insanity-acquittee-release-2027
Texas Insanity Acquittee Release Faces Senate Scrutiny — Texas insanity acquittee release rules face Senate review after a UT student's killer won outpatient transfer. See what could change by 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-insurance-nonrenewal-disclosure-law
Texas Law Forces Insurers to Explain Nonrenewals — Texas' HB 2067 requires insurers to explain in writing why they decline or drop home and auto policies. TDI will publish the reasons by ZIP code.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-intergovernmental-affairs-hearing-jail-recidivism-homelessness
House Panel to Probe Texas Jail Cycle, Mental Illness \& Homelessness — The Texas House Intergovernmental Affairs panel meets June 24 to address high-acuity psychiatric beds, jail diversion, and foster youth homelessness risks.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-joint-investigating-committee-july-2025-flood-report
Joint Investigative Panel to Consider July 2025 Flood Report | TX Legislature — The Texas House & Senate General Investigating committees hold a rare concurrent session June 18 to consider a joint report on the July 2025 Hill Country floods.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-juvenile-justice-board-august-12-2026-appropriations-request
Texas juvenile justice board votes on a shrunken budget ask — The Texas Juvenile Justice Board meets in Fort Worth on August 12 to approve a 2028-29 budget request it has been ordered to cut by three percent.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-juvenile-justice-board-august-21-2026-use-of-force-isolation-rules
Texas juvenile justice board reopens use-of-force rules — The Texas Juvenile Justice Board votes August 21 on publishing rewrites of its use-of-force rule and the rule on shutting a youth in a locked room.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-land-office-public-comment-2021-winter-storms-recovery-plan-amendment
GLO Opens Comment on Winter Storms Plan Amendment — The Texas General Land Office posted Amendment 1 to the 2021 Winter Storms Action Plan for public comment, with comments due October 15, 2026.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-land-office-seeks-partners-geothermal-nuclear-gas-state-land
GLO Seeks Partners for Power Projects on State Land — Commissioner Dawn Buckingham opened a Request for Information for geothermal, small modular nuclear and natural gas projects on Texas state land.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-launches-statewide-water-awareness-campaign
Texas Launches Statewide Water Awareness Campaign - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-lawmakers-amicus-brief-765kv-transmission
40+ Texas Lawmakers Join Fight to Pause 765-kV Transmission Projects — State Rep. Brad Buckley and 42 Texas legislators signed an amicus brief asking the PUCT to pause and review the massive 765-kV transmission line projects.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-lawmakers-challenge-austins-light-rail-funding-warn-of-statewide-impact
Texas lawmakers challenge Austin’s light-rail funding, warn of statewide impact - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-lawmakers-eye-3-2b-data-center-tax-break-ahead-of-2027-legislative-session
Texas lawmakers eye $3.2B data center tax break ahead of 2027 legislative session - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-lawmakers-puc-letter-permian-transmission-pause-2026
25 Texas Lawmakers Urge PUC to Pause Permian Transmission Plan — A coalition of 25 state lawmakers is urging the PUC to pause the $33B Permian Basin Reliability Plan, arguing for new gas generation over costly transmission lines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-legislators-file-bills-to-join-other-states-in-ending-government-collection-of-union-dues
Texas legislators file bills to join other states in ending government collection of union dues - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-licensed-breeder-advisory-board-first-meeting-since-2023
Texas dog breeder advisory board meets after 33-month gap — Texas’ advisory board on commercial dog and cat breeders met August 5 for the first time since November 2023. Its only vote was to approve the 2023 minutes. Seven work-group seats were vacant, one board seat still is, and no next meeting is scheduled.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-low-level-radioactive-waste-compact-august-13-2026-import-applications
Texas waste compact weighs 20 out-of-state nuclear shipments — The Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission votes August 13 on 20 applications to bury out-of-state waste in Andrews County.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-lower-prescription-drug-prices-protect-pharmacies
Lower Drug Prices Without Losing Texas Pharmacies | OPINION — Dallas civic leader Julia Pierce urges the Texas Select Committee on Health Care Affordability to target drug manufacturers, not local pharmacies.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-march-jobs-record-2026
Texas Reaches 14.4 Million Total Jobs in Record-Breaking March — Texas set a new record with 14.4 million total nonfarm jobs in March 2026, adding 46,800 positions and outpacing national growth rates.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-mdcp-diversion-slots-medically-fragile-children-rule
Texas Rule Would Speed Home Care for Fragile Kids — A rule published Aug. 21 would let Texas's most medically fragile children enter the MDCP waiver without a nursing home stay. Comments close in 31 days.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medicaid-directed-payment-cut-105-million-federal-cap
Texas Drops $105M Medicaid Hospital Increase Under US Cap — Texas withdrew a $105.7 million Medicaid hospital payment increase and cut rural clinic funding 23.45%, telling CMS its delay is harming Texans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medicaid-estate-recovery-rules-hardship-threshold-2026
Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Rules Change Aug. 27 — New Texas rules effective Aug. 27 raise the homestead hardship threshold to $150,000 and pull small estates out of Medicaid recovery entirely.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medicaid-hospital-harp-payment-rule-august-2026
Texas Would Shift Unused Medicaid Hospital Money — Texas would redistribute unused Medicaid hospital payment room to other hospitals. Public comments close Aug. 21, and the filing names no dollar figure.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medical-association-testimony-health-care-affordability-2026
TMA Proposes Policy Framework to Lower Texas Health Care Costs — The Texas Medical Association delivered legislative testimony outlining six key solutions to lower health care costs and reduce administrative waste.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medical-board-august-14-2026-ketamine-clinic-rule
Texas Medical Board weighs first ketamine clinic rules — The Texas Medical Board meets August 14 with a rule that would make ketamine clinics register, cap monitoring loads and report deaths within 24 hours.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-medicare-part-d-premium-subsidy-ends-2027
Texas Medicare Part D Premiums to Rise as Subsidy Ends — CMS is ending a subsidy that held down Medicare Part D premiums, setting up higher 2027 drug-plan costs for 1.7 million Texas seniors.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-military-preparedness-commission-september-15-2026-deaag-grant-scoring-rules
Texas military grant scoring shifts to commissioners September 15 — The Texas Military Preparedness Commission meets September 15 to rewrite grant rules after lawmakers moved scoring from staff to commissioners.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-municipalities-ban-eight-liner-game-rooms-rylie-2026
Texas Cities Ban Eight-Liner Game Rooms Citing Supreme Court Precedent — Following the City of Fort Worth v. Rylie precedent, Texas cities like Port Arthur and Waco are moving to completely ban eight-liner gambling game rooms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-named-best-state-for-business-for-22nd-straight-year-chief-executive-magazine-reports
Texas named Best State for Business for 22nd Straight Year, Chief Executive Magazine Reports - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-new-charter-thsal-generation-31-2026
Texas Approves One New Charter School for 2026 — The State Board of Education approved Texas High School for Accelerated Learning, the only Generation 31 charter Morath advanced from 18 applicants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-new-world-screwworm-detection-zavala-county
First Texas Screwworm Case Since 1966 Triggers Zavala County Quarantine — USDA and TAHC confirm the first Texas New World screwworm case since 1966 in a Zavala County calf, triggering an immediate 20-km livestock movement quarantine.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-new-world-screwworm-outbreak-2026-analysis
Texas new world screwworm outbreak — A comprehensive prose analysis of the first week of the 2026 Texas new world screwworm outbreak. Explore USDA data, international trade bans, the Rollins-Miller dispute, and legislative remedies for the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-no-new-revenue-rate-september-2026-tax-rate-votes
A Flat Texas Tax Rate Is Still a Tax Increase. Here's Why — Corpus Christi kept its tax rate identical and the vote still failed once. A dozen Texas cities and counties set rates this week. Here is the math

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-no-new-revenue-voter-approval-rates-august-7
Texas No-New-Revenue Tax Rates Due August 7 — Texas taxing units must post no-new-revenue and voter-approval rates by Aug. 7. Falling values mean rate hikes can look like no new money.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-nonresident-tuition-478-five-state-formula-54051d
Five Other States Set Texas' Out-of-State Tuition — Texas fixes resident tuition at $50 a credit hour and imports the out-of-state rate from California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-nuclear-power-generation-smr-trends-2000-2025
Texas Nuclear Power Holds Flat as State Eyes SMR Renaissance — Texas 2036 reports that while Texas nuclear power generation has remained stable for 25 years, state policy and new SMR pilot projects aim to accelerate growth.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-nutrition-advisory-committee-first-guidelines
Texas Nutrition Panel Publishes First Dietary Guidelines - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee published the state’s first nutritional guidelines Sept. 9, offering six practical recommendations for healthier eating.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-oil-gas-production-february-2026
Texas Produced 117.6 Million Barrels of Crude Oil in February 2026 — The Railroad Commission of Texas reports 117.6 million barrels of crude oil produced in February 2026, with Martin and Midland counties leading the state's output.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-open-data-portal-growth-downloads-dir-2026
Texas Open Data Portal Records 6,800% Download Growth Since 2022 — The Texas Department of Information Resources reported that the Texas Open Data Portal hit 2 million downloads in 2026, a 6,800% increase since 2022.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-open-educational-resource-grants-2026
Texas Awards $2M in Open Educational Resource Grants — Texas awarded more than $2 million in Open Educational Resource grants to nine institutions to expand free textbooks for nursing and workforce students.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-opioid-settlement-purdue-pharma-sackler
Texas Opioid Recoveries Surpass $3 Billion with Purdue Pharma Settlement — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $286.5 million Purdue Pharma settlement, pushing the state's total opioid recovery funds past the $3 billion milestone.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-optometry-board-july-31-2026-statute-modernization-rules-package
Optometry Board takes up statute rewrite July 31 — The Texas Optometry Board votes July 31 on 13 rule repeals and amendments and on draft legislation to rewrite parts of the Texas Optometry Act.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-optometry-board-regulatory-efficiency-review
Texas Proposes Optometry Rule Overhaul to Save Up to $39M — A new TREO proposal powered by Vulcan Technologies aims to amend or repeal 13 Texas Optometry Board rules, modernizing clinical standards to save up to $39.8M annually.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-parks-wildlife-commission-august-19-2026-powderhorn-land
Parks commission weighs 7,500 acres at Powderhorn — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meets August 19 and 20 on 9,200 acres of new state land, hunting rules and a screwworm update.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-permanent-school-fund-corporation-august-20-2026-supplemental-distribution
Texas school fund board votes on extra payout to schools — The Texas Permanent School Fund board decides August 20 whether to send public schools up to $600 million a year on top of the regular payout.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-pharmaceutical-initiative-board-september-16-2026-revised-business-plan-budget
Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board meets September 16 — The Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Board meets September 16 with $119 million unallocated and its authorizing law expiring in September 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-physicians-urge-child-vaccinations-before-school
Texas Physicians Urge Parents to Update Child Vaccinations Before School - The Texas Dispatch — The Texas Medical Association urges parents to update children's vaccines before school as U.S. measles cases in 2026 top last year's total.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-poised-to-benefit-from-new-plan-to-boost-u-s-plastics-industry
Texas poised to benefit from new plan to boost U.S. plastics industry - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-prepaid-tuition-board-august-18-2026-unit-prices-reimbursement-rates
Texas board weighs prepaid tuition prices for 2026-27 — The Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board meets August 18 to set 2026-27 tuition unit prices and the rates that release fall payments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-prescribed-burning-board-august-10-2026-certified-burn-managers
Texas burn board votes on new certified burn managers — The Texas Prescribed Burning Board meets August 10 to certify burn managers, the credential that lifts a landowner's liability for a controlled fire.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-primary-runoff-election-may-matters-campaign-2026
May Matters Initiative Seeks to Boost Texas Primary Runoff Turnout — The nonpartisan May Matters coalition is working with Texas business and faith leaders to drive voter turnout for the primary runoff elections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-produced-water-treatment-reuse-data-centers-analysis
Texas Produced Water: Can Oilfield Waste Solve a Water Crisis? — Texas oil wells surface a billion gallons of wastewater daily as disposal runs out. An analysis of treatment, reuse, data center cooling and what it costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-property-tax-plan-abbott-bullard
Property Taxes: Abbott's Texas Property Tax Plan — Abbott's Texas property tax plan pitched in Bullard adds spending caps, a 3% appraisal limit, and voter approval for local increases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-property-tax-rates-2026-budget-season-analysis
Texas Property Tax Rates 2026: Spending Sets the Rate — Texas tax rates follow from spending plans and shrinking tax bases, not the reverse. An analysis of what cities and counties chose this budget season, and why.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-property-tax-relief-2026-certified-values
Texas Property Tax Relief: Values Cool, Bills Ease — Texas property tax relief builds as Travis County home values cool and a bigger homestead exemption reaches 2026 tax bills.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-property-tax-relief-plan-2026-analysis
Texas Property Tax Relief Plan: Abbott Proposes 5-Point Blueprint — An objective analysis of Governor Abbott's 2026 five-point property tax relief plan. Explore the 3% appraisal cap, taxpayer empowerment mechanics, revenue constraints, and upcoming 2027 legislative options.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-public-finance-authority-september-3-2026-refunding-bonds-cprit
Texas bond board takes up refinancings and cancer bond pricing — The Texas Public Finance Authority meets September 3 to authorize two refinancings and hear a first pricing report on cancer research bonds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-public-policy-foundations-david-dunmoyer-on-state-tech-policy-initiatives
Texas Public Policy Foundation's David Dunmoyer on State Tech Policy Initiatives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-public-safety-commission-august-27-2026-trooper-fitness-policy
Trooper fitness rules return to DPS commission Aug. 27 — The Texas Public Safety Commission meets August 27 on the trooper fitness and command presence policy, three driver license rules and the 2027 budget.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-public-school-enrollment-decline-2026-analysis
Texas Public School Enrollment Decline: 2026 "Great Contraction" Analysis — A deep-dive analysis of the historic 76,000-student enrollment drop in Texas public schools for 2026. Explore TEA data, school closures in Fort Worth and Austin, and the impact of the new voucher program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-public-school-enrollment-decline-ai-testing-overhaul
Texas Schools Face 76K Student Drop: Brad Buckley on AI & Testing — Texas House Education Chair Brad Buckley discusses the 76,000-student enrollment drop, classroom AI guardrails, and the phase-out of the STAAR test.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-racing-commission-regulatory-efficiency-review
Texas Proposes Racing Rule Cuts to Modernize Operations — A new TREO proposal powered by Vulcan Technologies seeks to amend or repeal 26 Texas Racing Commission rules, cutting greyhound text to save up to $406K.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-railroad-commission-oil-gas-production-statistics-march-2026
Texas Oil and Gas Production Tallies Climb in March — The Railroad Commission of Texas released its preliminary production statistics for March, recording 124.9M barrels of oil and 884.2B cubic feet of gas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-rangers-universal-city-police-1981-murder-case
Texas Rangers Close 1981 Bexar County Murder Case With DNA — DPS says forensic genetic genealogy identified a suspect in the 1981 killing of Yolanda Herrera in Bexar County, leading to an arrest in Arizona.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-real-estate-commission-august-10-2026-home-inspection-standards
Texas home inspection rules face a final vote Monday — The Texas Real Estate Commission votes August 10 on rewritten home inspection standards, including a first-ever rule for sewer line camera inspections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-recapture-robin-hood-hb2-2026
Texas Recapture Falls Below $2.3B Under HB 2 — Texas recapture fell to $2.3 billion from 192 districts in 2025-26 as HB 2 bigger Basic Allotment blunted the Robin Hood clawback.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-recognizes-top-schools-for-innovative-career-planning-success
Texas Recognizes Top Schools for Innovative Career Planning Success - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-recycling-rate-2024-state-waste-data
Texas Recycling Rate Lags as State Buries 41M Tons — New state data show the Texas recycling rate lagging: Texas landfilled 41 million tons of waste last year and diverted only 2 million for reuse.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-red-snapper-season-2026-opening
Texas Red Snapper Season Opens Early for 2026 Memorial Day — The federal red snapper season in Texas opens May 22, 2026, to include Memorial Day. TPWD also launches a new "disCARD" study for sustainable reef fish management.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-reserve-officer-active-shooter-training-rule
Texas Rule Adds Active-Shooter Training for Reserve Cops — A proposed TCOLE rule would require Texas reserve, part-time and public security officers to complete ALERRT active-shooter training by 2029.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-restaurant-association-2026-hall-of-honor
Texas Restaurant Association Names 2026 Hall of Honor Inductees — The Texas Restaurant Association named the Lozanos, Walter "Tap" Bentz and Jerry Walker to its 2026 Hall of Honor, with a July 12 ceremony in San Antonio.(~152 characters — within Yoast's green range)

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-restaurant-association-announces-new-laws-benefitting-foodservice-industry
Texas Restaurant Association announces new laws benefitting foodservice industry - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-restaurant-association-hr2-work-permits
Texas Restaurant Association Presses Congress on Work Permits — The Texas Restaurant Association urged Congress not to advance H.R. 2 without a work permit pathway for long-term immigrant workers, citing food costs and staffing shortages.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-rural-health-transformation-contracts-deadlines
Health Care: Texas's $1.4B Rural Fund Hits Contract Dates — Texas's $1.4 billion rural health fund reaches its first contract dates this month, with $99M workforce grant applications due August 26.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-rural-healthcare-modernization-grants
Texas Announces $56 Million to Modernize Rural Healthcare Infrastructure — Governor Abbott and HHSC announced $56 million in federal grants for rural Texas healthcare providers to update equipment like CT scans and mammography machines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-rural-hospitals-unitedhealthcare-contract
Texas Rural Hospitals Move to Drop UnitedHealthcare — Texas rural hospitals move to drop UnitedHealthcare over "unsustainable" rates, spotlighting reimbursement as a driver of rural health cost and access.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-rural-obgyn-medicaid-add-on-july-hearing
Texas Weighs Medicaid Boost for Rural OB Care — Texas HHSC will hold a July 24 hearing on a Medicaid rate add-on for rural OB care as maternity deserts widen across nearly half the state's counties.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-sales-tax-revenue-august-2026
Comptroller Huffines Reports Texas Sales Tax Revenue Hit $4.6 Billion in August, Up 7.1 Percent — Comptroller Don Huffines reports Texas sales tax revenue hit $4.62 billion in August 2026, up 7.1 percent, with online shopping and retail leading growth.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-sales-tax-revenue-july-2026
Texas Sales Tax Revenue Up 10.1% to $4.6 Billion in July — Texas collected $4.6 billion in July sales tax revenue, up 10.1% from last year, with retail trade posting its fastest growth since the pandemic.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-sb-2753-continuous-voting-implementation-delay-house-elections
Texas SB 2753 continuous voting law faces delay — A unanimous state steering committee wants Texas' SB 2753 continuous-voting law delayed to next year, the secretary of state's office told House Elections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-blind-visually-impaired-board-august-7-2026-abuse-neglect-investigation-audit
Texas blind school board takes up abuse investigation audit — The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired board meets August 7 on an audit of its own abuse and neglect investigations, plus budget and salary votes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-cellphone-ban-hb-1481-staar
Texas School Cellphone Ban: First STAAR Reading Results Released — Texas middle school reading scores show gains on the first STAAR report card since the state enacted the HB 1481 school cellphone ban.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-cellphone-ban-phone-free-grants
Texas School Cellphone Ban: TEA Opens New Grants — TEA opens a second $2.39M round of phone-free grants to help schools enforce the Texas school cellphone ban under HB 1481.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-district-tax-rate-elections-november-2026
Texas Schools Put Tax Hikes on Nov. 3 Ballot — Aug. 17 is the deadline for Texas districts to order a Nov. 3 vote. Cy-Fair, Bryan and McKinney are asking voters for higher rates.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-districts-first-financial-rating-failed-appeal-deadline
19 Texas Districts Fail State Financial Rating — Nineteen Texas districts serving 60,697 students failed TEA's financial rating. Ten let the Sept. 8 appeal deadline pass. Final ratings come in November.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-districts-seek-11-6-billion-in-new-debt-amid-growing-interest-costs
Texas School Districts Seek $11.6 Billion in New Debt Amid Growing Interest Costs - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-for-the-deaf-august-20-2026-rescheduled-board-meeting
School for the Deaf board reschedules library book vote — The Texas School for the Deaf board meets August 20 after canceling last week's meetings, with votes on library books and a state diversity certificate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-for-the-deaf-board-august-13-2026-superintendent-evaluation
Texas School for the Deaf board reviews superintendent — The Texas School for the Deaf governing board meets August 13 on two items: the superintendent's year-end evaluation and his goals for 2026-27.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-for-the-deaf-board-august-14-2026-sb-12-library-books
School for the Deaf board votes on books and SB 12 rule — The Texas School for the Deaf governing board meets August 14 on library book approvals, an SB 12 compliance certification, its budget and a security audit.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-phone-ban-year-one-hb-1481
Texas School Phone Ban: Year One Results Take Shape — After year one of the Texas school phone ban (HB 1481), educators report calmer campuses while researchers say academic gains may take longer to appear.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-recapture-2-3-billion-2025-26
Texas School Recapture Tops $2.3 Billion for 2025-26 — Texas school recapture reached more than $2.3 billion in 2025-26 as 192 districts paid the "Robin Hood" tax, with July payment notices due soon.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-school-safety-conservator-rule-district-oversight
Texas School Safety Conservator Rule Starts Sept. 1 — A new Texas rule effective Sept. 1 lets the education commissioner install a conservator in districts that fail school safety monitoring.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-science-staar-scores-2026-grade-5-8-gains
STAAR Science Results Show Grade 5 and 8 Gains in Texas — Delayed 2026 STAAR science results posted July 31: 36% of Texas fifth graders and 54% of eighth graders met grade level, both up from 2025.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-44-cases-pecos-county-sheep
Screwworm Count Rises to 44 With New Pecos Case — The U.S. screwworm count rose to 44 with a July 31 Pecos County sheep case listed as already resolved. Active cases hold at eight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-45-cases-terrell-county-sheep
Screwworm: Texas Count Hits 45 in Terrell County — A Terrell County sheep pushes the U.S. screwworm count to 45, but active cases fall to five as resolved infestations reach 40, USDA data shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-august-slowdown-45-cases
Texas Screwworm Count Holds at 45 as New Cases Slow — Screwworm detections in Texas have slowed to one new case in August. The U.S. count holds at 45, with five active cases and zero wildlife detections.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-case-count-holds-infrastructure-timeline
Texas Screwworm Case Tally Holds at 12 as Fly Pipeline Lags — The U.S. New World screwworm case count holds stable at 12 as containment efforts manage a 17-month timeline for domestic sterile fly production.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-cases-hold-42-active-low-july
Texas Screwworm Cases Hold at 42, Active Cases Fall — Texas screwworm cases held at 42 as of July 29, with active infestations near their outbreak low and no wildlife or human cases, USDA data shows.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-cattle-prices-futures
Texas Screwworm: 27 Cases, Cattle Prices Near Records — Texas screwworm cases reach 27 as tight supply keeps cattle prices and feeder-cattle futures near record highs, with the U.S. border still closed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-count-holds-32-sterile-flies
Texas Screwworm Count Holds at 32 as Sterile Flies Scale — The U.S. New World screwworm count has held at 32 cases for a week as USDA scales sterile-fly output and southern ports stay closed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-screwworm-sterile-flies-500-million
Texas Screwworm Sterile Flies Scale to 500M a Week — USDA scales Texas screwworm sterile flies toward 500 million a week as the U.S. case tally holds at 12, with no confirmed wildlife or human cases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-semiconductor-fund-usa-rare-earth-grant-2026
Texas Awards $14.2M Grant for Rare Earth Production in West Texas — Governor Abbott announced a $14.2M grant to USA Rare Earth for the Round Top Mountain project, aimed at creating 260 jobs and securing the critical mineral supply chain.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-semiconductor-innovation-fund-aoi-grant
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant: AOI Expands in Sugar Land — Governor Abbott announced a $20.8 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for Applied Optoelectronics to expand its Sugar Land manufacturing facility and create 500 jobs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-semiconductor-innovation-fund-grant-texas-instruments
Texas Instruments Receives $33.6 Million TSIF Grant for Richardson Fab — Governor Abbott announced a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to Texas Instruments for its Richardson 300mm wafer fab expansion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-business-commerce-765-kv-transmission-landowners-recap-july-29
Landowners flood Senate over Texas 765-kV lines — 156 witnesses told a Texas Senate panel July 29 that the notice-and-routing process for 765-kV power lines “did not work.” Members warned utilities to fix it.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-business-commerce-ercot-grid-sb6-data-centers-recap-july-29
ERCOT tells senators Texas grid nears 175 GW — ERCOT told a Texas Senate panel July 29 that data-center growth is pushing demand toward 175 gigawatts, and credited Senate Bill 6 for new visibility.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-business-commerce-grid-765-kv-transmission-hearing-july-29
Senate panel weighs Texas grid, 765-kV lines — Texas Senate Business and Commerce meets July 29 on ERCOT grid reliability, Senate Bill 6 large-load rules and 765-kV transmission property rights.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-business-commerce-hearing-insurance-crypto-broadband
Senate Business & Commerce to Probe Texas Insurance Costs & Crypto ATMs — The Texas Senate Business & Commerce panel meets June 24 to address climbing property insurance costs, crypto kiosk scams, and broadband funding rollout.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-cartel-fuel-trafficking-clandestine-fuel-sites-recap-august-13
DPS: cartel fuel trafficking may now out-earn drugs — DPS told Texas senators cartel fuel trafficking earns $12–21 billion a year and may top drugs; lawmakers signaled a 2027 push to outlaw clandestine fuel sites.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-economic-development-hotel-occupancy-tax-project-finance-zones-ai-workforce-september-22
Senate panel weighs hotel tax, project finance zones — Senate Economic Development meets Sept. 22 on hotel occupancy tax reporting, project finance zones under Chapter 351 and AI workforce shifts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-economic-development-hotel-tax-project-finance-zones-ai-september-3
Texas Senate panel weighs hotel tax, project zones, AI jobs — The Texas Senate Economic Development Committee meets Sept. 3 on hotel occupancy tax accountability, project finance zones and AI's effect on jobs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-finance-data-center-tax-exemption-recap-july-27
Senate Finance weighs $3.3B data center tax break — Texas Senate Finance opened its interim agenda July 27 by scrutinizing the data center sales tax break, whose cost is projected to reach $3.3 billion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-finance-data-center-tax-transportation-hearing-july-27
Senate Finance weighs data center tax break, road funding — Texas Senate Finance meets July 27 on transportation funding, the $3.3 billion data center sales tax exemption, rural fire grants and victim aid.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-finance-fraud-waste-abuse-recap-july-28
Senate Finance probes fraud, waste in Texas budget — Texas Senate Finance spent July 28 on fraud, waste and abuse — state auditors and HHS inspectors on recovery, prevention and a looming Snap cost shift.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-finance-higher-education-transparency-fraud-waste-hearing-july-28
Senate Finance probes university books, agency fraud — Texas Senate Finance meets July 28 on university financial reporting, state audits and how much fraud, waste and abuse costs the budget.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-health-hearing-pbm-hospital-facility-fees
Senate Health to Probe Pharmacy Middlemen & Medical Costs | TX Senate — The Texas Senate Health panel meets May 27 to investigate pharmacy benefit managers, hospital facility fees, and the rollout of three 2025 healthcare laws.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-health-hearing-thc-mental-health-homelessness
Texas Senate health hearing: THC, mental illness July 7 — The Texas Senate health hearing July 7 takes invited testimony on THC's health costs, the mental illness and homelessness cycle, and child mental health.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-higher-education-permanent-university-fund-distribution-recap-july-29
Senate examines Permanent University Fund split — A Texas Senate panel examined July 29 how the Permanent University Fund’s two-thirds/one-third split serves the UT and A&M systems and whether it needs reform.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-higher-education-permanent-university-fund-texas-university-fund-july-29
Senate reviews PUF and Texas University Fund — Texas Senate Higher Education meets July 29 on how the Permanent University Fund and Texas University Fund are distributed and whether reforms are needed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-higher-education-sb-37-community-college-funding-hearing-july-28
Senate panel reviews SB 37, community college funding — Texas Senate Higher Education meets July 28 on SB 37 curriculum reviews, campus research security under HB 127 and the HB 8 funding model.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-higher-education-sb-37-implementation-recap-july-28
SB 37 author tells Senate campuses ahead of schedule — SB 37’s author, now a Texas Tech chancellor, told the Senate on July 28 campuses are ahead of the Jan. 2027 curriculum-certification deadline

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-homeland-border-security-drone-hearing-recap-august-12
Texas Senate panel hears 'next 9/11' drone warning — A drone expert warned Texas senators the next 9/11 is coming; DPS said 90% of its fleet is adversary-built and the chair asked for a statewide counter-drone plan.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-homeland-border-security-drones-sb36-august-12
Senate border panel takes up drones, DPS homeland division — The Texas Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security meets Aug. 12 on hostile-drone defenses and DPS' new homeland security division.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-homeland-border-security-fuel-smuggling-ports-august-13
Senate border panel eyes ports of entry, fuel smuggling — The Texas Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security meets Aug. 13 on port-of-entry inspections, fuel smuggling and fuel-crime corruption.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-local-government-homestead-exemption-appraisal-districts-september-1
Senate panel reviews homestead exemptions, appraisal costs — The Texas Senate Local Government Committee meets Sept. 1 on the effect of rising homestead exemptions and appraisal district budget transparency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-local-government-homestead-exemption-zero-school-tax-recap-september-1
39% of Texas homesteads pay no school tax, senator finds — Sen. Paul Bettencourt told a Senate panel Sept. 1 that 39 percent of Texas homesteads and 61 percent of senior homesteads now pay no school property tax.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-local-government-housing-laws-local-fees-september-2
Senate panel reviews 2025 housing laws and local fees — The Texas Senate Local Government Committee meets Sept. 2 on how the 2025 housing laws are working and on oversight of local government fees.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-local-government-sb-840-cities-resistance-workgroup-recap-september-2
Senate panel targets cities resisting Texas housing laws — Sen. Paul Bettencourt named Sen. Royce West Sept. 2 to lead a workgroup on Texas cities writing ordinances to blunt SB 840 and the 2025 housing laws.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-mental-health-homelessness-jails-hearing
Texas Jails Carry the Mental Health Crisis, Sheriffs Tell Senate Panel — Sheriffs, prosecutors and judges told a Texas Senate panel that county jails have become the state's default mental hospital, with 1,585 people still on the forensic waitlist.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-natural-resources-produced-water-wildfire-august-11
Senate panel eyes produced water, wildfire readiness — Texas Senate Natural Resources meets Aug. 11 on TCEQ, RRC and GLO oversight, produced-water laws SB 1145 and HB 49, and wildfire prevention.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-natural-resources-renewable-decommissioning-oilfield-theft-september-21
Senate panel weighs wind and solar decommissioning costs — Senate Natural Resources meets Sept. 21 on wind and solar decommissioning bonds and on SB 494, SB 1806 and HB 48 oilfield theft laws.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-natural-resources-wildfire-preparedness-recap-august-11
Texas Senate audits wildfire defenses post-Smokehouse — TDEM, the PUC and Texas A&M Forest Service told Senate Natural Resources the 2025 wildfire laws are on track — and flagged fixes for the 2027 session.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-produced-water-sb1145-hb49-monitoring-recap-august-11
Texas produced-water rollout: agencies ask for a line — Texas' RRC and TCEQ told Senate Natural Resources the SB 1145 and HB 49 produced-water rollout is advancing — and asked lawmakers to settle who regulates what.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-property-insurance-affordability-hearing
Texas Senate Presses New Insurance Chief on Rising Home Premiums — Texas's new insurance commissioner, Amanda Crawford, faced senators over rising property and casualty premiums as the Senate Business & Commerce committee weighed how to make coverage affordable.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-family-courts-delays-recap-september-14
Senate panel presses for deadlines in Texas custody cases — A Texas Senate panel spent most of Sept. 14 on family court delays, hearing judges, parents and policy groups call for enforceable case timelines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-hearing-election-security-abortion-pills
Senate State Affairs to Probe Election Security \& Abortion Pill Shipping | TX Senate — The Texas Senate State Affairs panel meets June 23 to weigh election security measures, primary ballot counting, mail-order abortion pills, and proxy adviser rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-minors-online-gaming-recap-september-14
TPPF urges Texas to bar minors from social media — A conservative think tank told a Texas Senate panel Sept. 14 the state should prohibit social media for minors, as doctors detailed gaming harms.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-online-gaming-minors-family-courts-lottery-september-14
Senate panel takes up gaming, family courts, lottery — The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee meets Sept. 14 on gaming platforms and minors, delays in family courts and the lottery's move to TDLR.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-prediction-markets-fair-banking-judiciary-alcohol-september-15
Texas Senate panel takes up prediction markets, debanking — Senate State Affairs meets Sept. 15 on prediction market gambling, bank debanking, judicial training seminars and private-label alcohol sales.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-state-affairs-prediction-markets-kalshi-recap-september-15
Texas senators press Kalshi on election and sports betting — Senate State Affairs spent 101 minutes Sept. 15 on prediction markets, with Kalshi defending federal preemption and senators weighing state suits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-surrogacy-exploitation-hearing-recap
Texas Surrogacy Hearing: Senators Target Foreign Exploitation — At a Texas Senate surrogacy hearing, a former surrogate, bioethicists and hospital lawyers described foreign nationals exploiting the state's permissive laws as senators weighed a crackdown for 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-surrogacy-hearing-camp-safety-assisted-living
Texas Senate surrogacy hearing set for July 8 — The Texas Senate surrogacy hearing July 8 takes public testimony on foreign exploitation of surrogacy and new camp-safety and assisted-living laws.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-thc-hearing-july-7
Texas Senate THC Hearing to Weigh Psychosis Claims July 7 — The Texas Senate THC hearing July 7 studies psychosis and health costs as hemp rules sit in court limbo. See what senators are building toward.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-thc-hearing-recap-july-2026
Texas THC Hearing: Senators Build Health Case for New Restrictions — At a Texas Senate THC hearing, physicians, police and researchers described newborn exposures, ER surges and 9,000 unregulated stores as senators laid groundwork for 2027 legislation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-recap-august-25
No Texas law makes driverless firms report fatal crashes — TxDMV told Texas senators Aug. 25 that SB 2807 does not require driverless car companies to report crashes, and that it needs no new authority.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-transportation-rail-crossings-autonomous-vehicles-cdl-august-25
Senate panel weighs rail crossings, driverless cars, CDLs — The Texas Senate Transportation Committee meets Aug. 25 on rail grade separations, SB 2807 autonomous vehicle rules and CDL testing oversight.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-veteran-affairs-claims-fraud-transition-sb-1814-august-26
Senate veterans panel weighs claims fraud, transition help — The Texas Senate Select Committee on Veteran Affairs meets Aug. 26 on VA claims fraud, military transition support, SB 1814 and HB 114.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-veteran-affairs-military-transition-peer-network-recap-august-26
Texas veteran peer network flat-funded for 13 years — Texas funds 56 veteran peer coordinators for 254 counties on a budget unchanged since 2013, a Senate panel heard Aug. 26. LA County spends more.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-agriculture-data-center-water-use-september-1
Senate water panel weighs data center water use Sept. 1 — The Texas Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meets Sept. 1 on data center water use, transparency and rural affordability.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-agriculture-pecos-river-basin-september-2
Senate water panel takes up the Pecos River Basin Sept. 2 — The Texas Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meets Sept. 2 on Pecos River flows, Red Bluff governance and produced-water reuse.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-data-center-water-use-evaporative-cooling-recap-september-1
Perry vows evaporative cooling ban after data center survey — Sen. Charles Perry told a Senate panel Sept. 1 that evaporative cooling will not be allowed after 70 percent of Texas data centers skipped a mandatory water survey.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-data-centers-county-authority-recap-september-1
County judges say they have no authority over data centers — Texas county officials told a Senate panel Sept. 1 they cannot compel data center developers to disclose plans, as Google, Lancium and QTS pledged water funding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-pecos-produced-water-landowners-recap-september-2
Pecos landowners split over oilfield wastewater discharge — Pecos River landowners told a Texas Senate panel Sept. 2 that springs have gone dry since 2014 and split over whether treated oilfield wastewater can restore the river.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-senate-water-utility-revenue-transfers-hearing
Senate Panel Weights Limits on Diverting Water Bill Revenue to City Budgets — Texas senators are investigating the practice of cities transferring water utility revenue to general funds as state water infrastructure grades fall to D+.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-settlement-synthetic-dyes-school-cereals
Kellogg's, General Mills Drop Dyes From School Cereals — Kellogg's and General Mills removed synthetic dyes from cereals served in schools under settlements with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-snap-bill-left-pending-in-committee
Texas SNAP bill left pending in committee - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-snap-replacement-benefits-extension-flooding
Texas Extends SNAP Replacement Benefits After July Flooding — Texas extended the SNAP replacement benefits deadline to Aug. 12 and added Sutton and Zavala counties after July flooding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-social-worker-examiners-september-11-2026-executive-council-delegate
Texas social work board weighs empty rulemaking seat — The Texas social work board meets September 11 to consider electing a delegate to the council that adopts its rules, and to weigh contested cases.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-southern-university-regents-august-28-2026-tenure-policy
Texas Southern regents rewrite tenure policy Aug. 28 — Texas Southern University regents meet August 28 to replace a 2011 tenure policy with one conforming to a 2023 state law, days before a filing deadline.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-southern-university-regents-september-10-2026-code-of-ethics-audit
Texas Southern regents weigh a board code of ethics — Texas Southern University regents vote September 10 on a code of ethics for the board, and hear that the state audit's technology findings are fixed.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-space-commission-300-million-air-force-partnership
Governor Abbott, Air Force Secretary Announce $300 Million Texas Space Partnership — Texas and the U.S. Air Force announced a 10-year, up to $300 million partnership to accelerate space technology transfer and workforce development.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-special-education-funding-hb-2
Texas Special Education Funding Shifts Under HB 2 — Texas special education funding will follow student need, not setting, under HB 2 as TEA rolls out new school-finance and teacher-pay rules for 2026-27.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-staar-science-results-grade-5-8-july-2026
2026 STAAR Science Results Due Today in Texas — Texas releases delayed grade 5 and 8 STAAR science scores July 31, the last 2026 subject, feeding the A-F ratings due Aug. 15.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-staar-science-results-july-31-2026
Texas STAAR Science Scores Due July 31 as Math Lags — TEA releases spring 2026 STAAR science scores for grades 5 and 8 on July 31 as reading rebounds above pre-pandemic levels but math still lags.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-staar-test-results-2026-analysis
Texas STAAR Test Results: 2026 Academic Divergence Analysis — An objective analysis of the 2026 Texas STAAR test results. Explore high school end-of-course gains, elementary reading stagnation, cell phone bans, and upcoming 2027 legislative options.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-acupuncture-examiners-july-31-2026-chapter-184-rule-review
Texas acupuncture board reopens its rulebook July 31 — The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners meets July 31 to open the four-year review of 22 TAC Chapter 184 and clear a year's enforcement docket.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-dental-examiners-august-7-2026-work-authorization-licensing-rules
Texas dental board weighs work-authorization licensing rules — The Texas dental board meets August 7 on rules requiring proof of legal presence and work authorization to hold a license, plus scope-of-practice questions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-education-curriculum-bible-social-studies-vote
Texas State Board of Education Curriculum Vote — Texas State Board of Education curriculum votes are set for June 26 on a reading list adding Bible stories and a social studies rewrite.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-examiners-psychologists-september-17-2026-license-appeal-contested-case
Texas psychology board reviews a denial and a hearing — The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists meets September 17 on a denied license application, a contested case and jurisprudence exam changes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-pharmacy-august-4-2026-telehealth-consent-rule
Texas pharmacy board votes on telehealth consent rule — The Texas pharmacy board votes Aug. 4 on a telehealth consent rule it withdrew once already after CVS, Albertsons, Walgreens and H-E-B objected.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-pharmacy-telehealth-consent-rule-adopted-august-2026
Texas pharmacy board adopts telehealth consent rule it dislikes — The Texas pharmacy board adopted a telehealth consent rule over three no votes after its own members said the Legislature’s definition is too broad and the board has no power to narrow it. Enforcement, staff said, will turn on what inspectors are told to look for.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-board-public-accountancy-september-17-2026-license-revocations-cpe-rules
Texas CPA board weighs 517 license cases at once — The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy takes up 517 disciplinary cases September 17, nearly all for unpaid fees or unreported continuing education.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-government-careers-young-professionals-internships
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Texas State Government Careers — With only 14.7% of Texas state workers under 30, internships and transferable skills offer graduates a viable path to public-sector careers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-library-archives-commission-july-31-2026-reader-act-texshare-fees
Library commission takes up READER Act case, TexShare fees — TSLAC meets July 31 with the HB 900 book-rating appeal in closed session, a TexShare rule rewrite adding program fees, and federal funding on the agenda.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-library-archives-commission-september-18-2026-director-librarian-appointment
Texas library commission meets on the state librarian job — The Texas State Library and Archives Commission meets September 18 in closed session to deliberate appointing the agency's director and state librarian.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-parks-america-250-fourth-of-july
Texas State Parks Celebrate America's 250th Birthday This July 4 — Texas Parks and Wildlife invites Texans to celebrate America's 250th birthday at state parks this Fourth of July with history, nature and hands-on events.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-parks-police-officers-receive-awards-for-service-and-lifesaving-actions
Texas State Parks Police officers receive awards for service and lifesaving actions - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-parks-veteran-ruck-hikes-september-2026
Texas State Parks to Host Veteran Mental Health Ruck Hikes Throughout September — More than 20 Texas State Parks will host Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes throughout September, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-securities-board-august-5-2026-nasdaq-texas-exchange-hearing
Nasdaq Texas seeks state exchange approval Aug. 5 — The Texas Securities Commissioner hears Nasdaq Texas LLC's application for recognized-exchange status Aug. 5, the third such hearing in under a year.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-technical-college-regents-august-27-2026-tuition-and-budget
TSTC regents set fall 2027 tuition and next year's budget — Texas State Technical College regents meet August 27 in Waco to set fall 2027 tuition, adopt the new operating budget and certify DEI-ban compliance.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-state-veterans-cemetery-at-abilene-to-honor-unaccompanied-navy-veteran-aug-18
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial Set for Aug. 18 in Abilene — The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene holds an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial Aug. 18 for Navy veteran Michael Lynn Bishop; the community is invited.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-supreme-court-delta-8-ruling-2026
Texas Supreme Court Backs Delta-8 Ban; New Injunction Stays Enforcement — The Texas Supreme Court upheld state authority to ban Delta-8 THC, but a new injunction from the Texas Hemp Business Council keeps products on shelves for now.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-supreme-court-sides-with-attorney-general-in-austin-project-connect-bond-litigation
Texas Supreme Court Intervenes in Austin Project Connect Litigation — The Texas Supreme Court has ordered a trial judge to rule on Attorney General Ken Paxton's plea in the Austin Project Connect light rail bond lawsuit.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-supreme-court-south-texas-isd-taxpayer-lawsuit-2026
Texas Supreme Court Revives South Texas ISD Property Tax Lawsuit — The Texas Supreme Court ruled that Willacy County property owners can sue South Texas ISD over a 1974 disability tax used to fund an all-magnet school system.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-surpasses-california-as-top-state-for-utility-scale-solar-power-texas-2036-analysis-finds
Texas Surpasses California in Utility-Scale Solar, Texas 2036 Finds — Texas overtook California in 2025 as the top U.S. utility-scale solar producer, with growth of more than 730,000% since 2010, a Texas 2036 analysis finds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-surrogacy-birth-tourism-crackdown-2026-analysis
Analysis: The Citizenship Crucible—Texas Targets Foreign Exploitation in the Surrogacy and Maternity Industries - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-brad-johnson-on-growth-and-the-tradeoffs-facing-texas
Brad Johnson on growth and the tradeoffs facing Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-charles-blain-on-using-ai-on-government-policy
Charles Blain on Using AI on Government Policy - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-christo-van-rensburgs-blueprint-for-making-austin-a-global-tennis-hub
Christo van Rensburg’s blueprint for making Austin a global tennis hub - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-john-hawkins-pushes-texas-to-protect-rural-hospitals-and-keep-coverage-affordable
John Hawkins Pushes Texas to Protect Rural Hospitals and Keep Coverage Affordable - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-mandy-drogin-on-education-freedom-accounts
Mandy Drogin on education freedom accounts - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-marc-levin-on-reforming-texas-criminal-system
Marc Levin on Reforming Texas’ Criminal System - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-margaret-byfield-explains-why-new-energy-transmission-lines-are-wrong-for-texas
Margaret Byfield Explains Why New Energy Transmission Lines Are Wrong for Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-megan-mauro-on-keeping-the-texas-miracle-competitive
Megan Mauro on Keeping the Texas Miracle Competitive - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-rob-morris-on-expanding-emergency-care-beyond-the-hospital-walls
Rob Morris on expanding emergency care beyond the hospital walls - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-sean-dobson-says-housing-affordability-crisis-is-driven-by-policy-not-investors
Sean Dobson Says Housing Affordability Crisis is Driven by Policy, Not Investors - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-tray-bates-explains-how-interest-rates-taxes-and-regulation-influence-texass-housing-market
Tray Bates Explains How Interest Rates, Taxes, and Regulation Influence Texas’s Housing Market - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-talks-vulcan-technologies-sees-frontier-ai-transforming-and-modernizing-the-public-sector
Vulcan Technologies sees Frontier AI transforming and modernizing the public sector - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-tceq-produced-water-land-application-rules
Texas Weighs Rules on Oilfield Wastewater Application Near Creeks — A TCEQ public comment window closes June 16 on proposed rules allowing treated oilfield produced water to be applied to land 100 feet from surface waters.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-teacher-certification-incentive-district-discretion
Texas Teacher Certification Incentive: Districts Decide — TEA paid districts $1,000 per newly certified teacher on July 24 and says districts have local discretion over the money. The teachers have no claim.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-tech-and-texas-am-chancellors-to-co-headline-2026-texas-policy-summit-keynote
Texas Tech and Texas A&M chancellors to co-headline 2026 Texas Policy Summit keynote - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-thecb-nursing-shortage-reduction-grants-2026
THECB Allocates $23.4M to Expand Texas Nursing Education Pipelines — The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has awarded $23.4M via the Nursing Shortage Reduction Program to expand educational capacity at 85 institutions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transmission-cost-allocation-rulemaking
Texas Transmission Cost Allocation Overhaul Advances — Texas utility regulators advance a transmission cost allocation overhaul from 4 CP to 12 CP plus a large-load demand charge to reduce residential bills.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-april-2026-approvals
Texas Transportation Commission Approves $250M for EV Charging & SH 99 — The Texas Transportation Commission authorized $250 million for 147 new EV charging stations and a $1.47 billion contract for SH 99 Grand Parkway Segment B-1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-august-26-2026-unified-transportation-program
Texas $95 billion road plan goes to a vote Aug. 26 — The Texas Transportation Commission votes August 26 on the 2027 Unified Transportation Program, a ten-year road plan the department says tops $95 billion.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-july-30-2026-nhhip-grand-parkway
NHHIP 3C-2 bid step on TxDOT's July 30 agenda — The Texas Transportation Commission meets July 30 on a design-build RFQ for Houston's NHHIP 3C-2 interchange and a toll designation for Grand Parkway segments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-june-2026-utp-funding-contracts
Texas Transportation Commission Boosts 10-Year Plan to $95 Billion — The Texas Transportation Commission added $500M to its 10-year UTP draft, approved $662M in road contracts, and commissioned a new Galveston ferry.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-nhhip-3c2-rfq-july-2026
Texas OKs $2.14B procurement for downtown Houston interchange — The Texas Transportation Commission authorized a request for qualifications to rebuild the I-45/I-10/I-69 interchange in downtown Houston — a $2.14 billion job finishing in 2036 — without a single question.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-commission-reviews-digital-delivery-aviation-pilot-and-safety-data-in-march-meeting
Texas Transportation Commission reviews digital delivery, aviation pilot, and safety data in March meeting - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-transportation-finance-corporation-august-19-2026-sh-288-toll-lanes
SH 288 toll corporation board meets on budget and traffic — The TxDOT corporation that took over the SH 288 toll lanes meets August 19 on a 2027 budget, officer elections and traffic reports.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-treo-ai-regulatory-website-launch-2026
Texas Launches AI-Integrated TREO Website to Cut Regulatory Red Tape — Governor Abbott launched a new AI-integrated TREO website to help Texans navigate state rules, already identifying $123 million in potential taxpayer savings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-university-out-of-state-tuition-increases-2026
Rising Out-of-State Tuition Limits Student Access to Texas Universities — Data shows a steep rise in Texas out-of-state tuition between 2010 and 2026, creating high financial barriers for non-resident students who represent future Texans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-upstream-jobs-june-2026
Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Jobs Rise for Fourth Straight Month — Texas' upstream oil and gas sector added 400 jobs in June, a fourth straight monthly gain, and sustains 847,000 total jobs, TXOGA reports.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-upstream-oil-and-gas-jobs-rise-may-2026
Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Jobs Rise by 4,100 in May 2026 — Texas upstream oil and gas employment rose by 4,100 jobs in May 2026, the third straight monthly gain, according to data cited by TXOGA.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-urged-to-adopt-deposit-refund-system-amid-unstable-plastic-import-market
Texas urged to adopt deposit refund system amid unstable plastic import market - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-utility-wildfire-mitigation-plans-power-shutoffs-puct
Texas Utilities File Wildfire Plans With Power Shutoffs — AEP Texas, SWEPCO, CenterPoint and Oncor have filed wildfire plans setting out when they would cut power on purpose. Who pays is unsettled.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-veterans-assistance-grants-southeast-texas
Texas Awards $6.3M to Southeast Texas Veteran Groups — Governor Abbott announced $6.3 million in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants to 27 Southeast Texas organizations, serving an estimated 4,800 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-veterans-commission-august-18-2026-veterans-assistance-grants
Texas Veterans Commission sets next grant round rules — The Texas Veterans Commission meets August 18 to set application rules for its next veterans grant round and to approve its budget request.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-voter-rolls-commercial-mailboxes-senate
Texas to Review All 254 Counties for Commercial-Mailbox Voters — The Texas Secretary of State's office told a Senate committee it is reviewing all 254 counties for voters registered at commercial mailboxes, amid a long hearing on election security and efficiency.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-voting-rights-act-section-2-scotus-ruling
SCOTUS Gutted Section 2: What It Means for Texas Voting Maps — The Supreme Court’s Cala decision reshapes the Texas redistricting fight. Learn how the neutralization of Section 2 impacts future Texas voting maps.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-development-board-august-24-2026-harbor-island-desalination-grant
Water board weighs $7 million Harbor Island desalination grant — The Texas Water Development Board votes August 24 on a $7 million grant to the Nueces River Authority for Harbor Island desalination engineering.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-development-board-august-5-2026-work-session-2027-state-water-plan
TWDB work session Aug. 5: full water plan, flood sirens — The Texas Water Development Board's Aug. 5 work session takes a first look at the full 2027 state water plan, flood-siren grants and water loan spending.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-development-board-august-6-2026-parker-county-pfas-grant
Texas water board weighs $37.6M PFAS grant for Parker County — The Texas Water Development Board votes August 6 on $37.6 million in PFAS grant money for Parker County, plus $66 million in federal flood subgrants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-development-board-september-10-2026-canal-lining-grants
Texas water board weighs $69.5M Valley canal grants — The Texas Water Development Board votes September 10 on $69.5 million for Rio Grande Valley canal lining, a flood spending plan and brackish zones.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-development-board-september-2-2026-water-supply-infrastructure-grants
Texas water grants drew $6.9 billion in requests for $1 billion — The Texas Water Development Board is briefed September 2 on a one-time grant program that drew $6.9 billion in requests for about $1 billion available.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-fund-proposition-4-oversubscribed
Texas Water Fund Demand Runs 10x Over Capacity, House Told — As Texas begins a $20 billion water buildout under Proposition 4, the Water Development Board told a House committee that demand already runs "ten times" oversubscribed and the new revenue hinges on the economy.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-water-policy-2027-legislature-analysis
Texas Water Policy 2027: Permits, Not Money, Are the Limit — An analysis of Texas water policy heading into the 2027 session: $20 billion in new funding, but permitting, aquifer limits and agency authority set the pace.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-wildfires-rep-burrows-explains-the-investigation-into-the-origins-and-impact-of-the-texas-wildfires
Texas Wildfires: Rep. Burrows Explains the Investigation Into the Origins and Impact of the Texas Wildfires - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-wins-2026-prosperity-cup
Texas Wins 2026 Prosperity Cup as Top State for Business Investment — Governor Abbott announced that Texas won the 2026 Prosperity Cup from Site Selection magazine, recognizing the state as #1 for job-creating business investment.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-women-health-care-gaps-survey
Texas Women Face Steep Health Care Gaps, Survey Shows — A national survey found just 31% of voters say the U.S. system meets women's needs, a gap that runs especially deep in Texas, which leads the nation in uninsured women.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-agency-is-weighing-a-deal-where-private-investors-front-the-money-for-job-training-and-washington-pays-only-if-it-works
Texas' workforce agency is weighing a deal where private investors front the money for job training — and Washington pays only if it works - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-august-11-2026-outreach-rule-repeal
Texas Workforce Commission weighs a job-outreach rule change — The Texas Workforce Commission votes August 11 on opening comment for a rule change that follows Washington's repeal of a job-outreach requirement.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-august-18-2026-sunset-review
Workforce Commission takes up its stalled sunset review — The Texas Workforce Commission meets August 18 to take up the Sunset review that found its overhaul stalled, plus its budget request.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-august-25-2026-child-care-rules
Workforce Commission votes on child care rules Aug. 25 — The Texas Workforce Commission votes August 25 on child care rules that would end automatic eligibility for homeless families and lift pay for top providers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-august-4-2026-quad-agency-child-care-initiative
Texas child care panel meets Aug. 4 with TWC watching — All three Texas Workforce commissioners will observe the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission on Aug. 4. No TWC action items are posted.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-june-job-growth-report
Texas Adds 177,900 Jobs Over the Year, TWC Reports — The Texas Workforce Commission reported Texas added 43,400 jobs in June and 177,900 over the year, a 1.2% growth rate outpacing the nation.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-september-1-2026-texas-rising-star-child-care-rates
Texas Workforce Commission votes on child care payment rules — Texas Workforce Commission votes September 1 on rules letting local boards pay their top rate to every quality-rated child care provider in their area.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-commission-september-8-2026-child-care-rating-waiver
Texas Workforce Commission weighs child care rating waiver — The Texas Workforce Commission meets September 8 to weigh waiving two eligibility tests for the Texas Rising Star child care quality rating.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-development-directives-2026-analysis
Texas Workforce Development Directives: Abbott Overhauls Trade Training — An objective analysis of the June 2026 Texas workforce development directives. Explore record TWC job data, Texas Jobs Council mandates, trade grants, and upcoming 2027 legislative options.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-education-grants-17m
Texas Opens $17M in Grants for High-Demand Workforce Training — Governor Abbott and THECB announced $17 million in state grants for short-term workforce education and training in high-demand occupations like HVAC and medical assistants.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-housing-coalition-sues-over-house-bill-21s-impact-on-affordable-housing
Texas Workforce Housing Coalition sues over House Bill 21's impact on affordable housing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texas-workforce-investment-council-september-11-2026-work-plan-sunset
Texas workforce council plans ahead of 2027 sunset date — The Texas Workforce Investment Council adopts a fiscal 2027 work plan September 11 and hears an update on the new Workforce Pell grant.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/texcap-conference-highlights-texas-as-emerging-financial-hub
TexCap conference highlights Texas as emerging financial hub - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-erosion-of-transparency-a-critique-of-the-texas-public-information-act-with-charles-blain
The Erosion of Transparency: A Critique of the Texas Public Information Act with Charles Blain - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-front-door-to-higher-education-in-texas-a-discussion-with-ray-martinez
The Front Door to Higher Education in Texas: A Discussion with Ray Martinez - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-impact-of-incarceration-on-families-a-look-inside-texas-incarcerated-families-association
The Impact of Incarceration on Families: A Look Inside Texas Incarcerated Families Association - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-pardon-of-daniel-perry-a-conversation-with-defense-attorney-doug-oconnell
The Pardon Of Daniel Perry: A Conversation With Defense Attorney Doug O'Connell - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-path-to-better-leadership-for-public-schools-in-texas-a-conversation-with-aaron-silva
The Path to Better Leadership for Public Schools in Texas: A Conversation with Aaron Silva - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-road-to-austin-and-giving-back-a-conversation-with-mark-teixeira
The Road to Austin and Giving Back, a Conversation with Mark Teixeira - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-state-of-small-business-nfibs-economic-trends-report-reveals-significant-insights
The State of Small Business: NFIB's Economic Trends Report Reveals Significant Insights - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/the-u-s-natural-gas-landscape-a-pragmatic-policy-approach-is-needed
The U.S. Natural Gas Landscape: A Pragmatic Policy Approach Is Needed - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/titans-of-texas-alan-graham-on-building-community-first-and-rethinking-homelessness
Alan Graham on Building Community First and Rethinking Homelessness - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tma-age-21-prediction-market-platforms
TMA Proposes Age 21 Minimum for Prediction Market Betting Platforms — TMA urges a minimum age of 21 and advertising safeguards for prediction market betting platforms, citing addiction risks for Texas adolescents.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tma-celebrates-federal-appeals-court-win-in-third-no-surprises-act-lawsuit
TMA Celebrates Federal Appeals Court Win in Third No Surprises Act Lawsuit — The Texas Medical Association celebrates a 5th Circuit en banc ruling in its third No Surprises Act lawsuit over payment calculations in billing disputes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tma-heat-safety-texas-temperatures
TMA Physicians Urge Heat Safety as Texas Temperatures Soar — TMA physicians urge Texans to stay hydrated, take breaks, and know the signs of heat stroke as temperatures near 100 degrees statewide.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tma-honors-four-texas-science-teachers-for-inspiring-future-physicians
Texas Medical Association Honors Top Science Teachers With Butler Awards — The Texas Medical Association awards its 2026 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards to four outstanding science teachers from Houston, San Antonio, and Porter.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tppf-child-support-at-conception-proposal-2026
TPPF Proposes Mandating Child Support During Pregnancy in TexasSlug: tppf-child-support-at-conception-proposal-2026 — A new TPPF commentary by Hannah Bruck argues that Texas should require fathers to pay child support starting at conception to cover prenatal and delivery costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tppf-office-of-state-sovereignty-federal-aid-oversight
TPPF Urges Texas Office of State Sovereignty for Federal Aid - The Texas Dispatch — TPPF research urges Texas lawmakers to create an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor federal aid flowing to more than 5,000 local governments.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tppf-poll-overwhelming-support-local-efficiency-audits-texas-2026
TPPF Poll Shows 90% of Texans Support Local Government Efficiency Audits — A new Pulse Decision Science poll for TPPF shows 90% of Texas voters want state law to require regular efficiency audits for cities, counties, and school districts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tppf-releases-new-report-on-texas-school-bond-debt
TPPF releases new report on Texas school bond debt - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tppf-texas-doge-treo-regulatory-savings-2026
TPPF Reports "Texas DOGE" Has Cleared 435 State Regulations — A TPPF commentary by James Quintero highlights the early success of "Texas DOGE" (TREO), which has identified $123 million in taxpayer savings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpw-groundwater-to-the-gulf-teacher-science-institute
TPWD Marks 20 Years of Groundwater to the Gulf Teacher Program — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department celebrates the 20th year of G2G, taking 30 Central Texas educators on a field-trip water study from Austin to Palacios.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-100th-texas-paddling-trail-palacios
TPWD Opens 100th Texas Paddling Trail in Palacios — TPWD opens four new paddling trails in Palacios on July 23, adding 19.5 miles and marking the 100th Texas Paddling Trails route in the program's 20th year.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-153-flood-rescues-12-counties
Texas Game Wardens Log 153 Flood Rescues Across 12 Counties — Texas Game Wardens have logged 153 rescues and 92 evacuations in the state's flood response, with deployments now spanning 12 counties, TPWD said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-2026-27-hunting-season-changes-doe-days
TPWD Expands Doe Days for 2026-27 Texas Hunting Season — TPWD expanded doe days from four to 16 in 21 counties and changed turkey, dove and license rules for the 2026-27 Texas hunting season.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-alligator-gar-harvest-drawing-trinity-river
TPWD Alligator Gar Drawing Opens Sept. 1 — TPWD opens its Trinity River alligator gar harvest drawing Sept. 1. Applications run through Sept. 30, with 150 authorizations and winners set by Oct. 15.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-announces-new-highland-village-paddling-trails-lewisville-lake-2026
TPWD Launches 5 New Paddling Trails on Lewisville Lake — TPWD and Highland Village will debut five new paddling trails spanning eight miles on Lewisville Lake, bringing the total statewide network to 96.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-bastrop-state-park-prescribed-burn-viewing
TPWD Plans Public Prescribed Burn Viewing at Bastrop State Park — TPWD will host a public prescribed burn viewing at Bastrop State Park early this fall ahead of the October 2026 to March 2027 burn season.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-city-nature-challenge-2026
Texans Log 180 Conservation Species in City Nature Challenge — Texas participants in the 2026 City Nature Challenge documented more than 176 Species of Greatest Conservation Need, TPWD said, with cities in the global top 10.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-clean-drain-dry-boats-invasive-species
TPWD: Clean, Drain and Dry Boats to Protect Texas Lakes — TPWD urges boaters to clean, drain and dry boats this July Fourth to stop zebra mussels and giant salvinia from spreading to new Texas lakes.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-commercial-gulf-shrimp-season-opens-july-15
Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season in Texas Opens July 15 — TPWD announced the commercial Gulf shrimp season for Texas state and federal waters will reopen July 15, based on June sampling of shrimp populations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-commission-august-20-2026-foster-border-barrier-statement
Parks commission chairman: I’ll oppose ill-advised border barriers — A day after roughly 100 speakers filled the room over border barriers in Texas state parks, Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman Paul Foster said from the dais that the commission heard them and agreed, and that he would vigorously oppose unnecessary incursions. No motion, no vote, no posted agenda item.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-dove-season-2026-statewide-opener
Texas Dove Season Opens Statewide Sept. 1 With Near-Record Numbers — TPWD reports near-record mourning and white-winged dove populations as Texas dove season opens statewide Sept. 1 for the first time in history.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-drawn-hunt-permits-2026-27
TPWD Opens Applications for 2026-27 Drawn Hunt Permits — TPWD is accepting applications for nearly 9,800 drawn hunt permits in more than 60 categories for the 2026-27 season, with deadlines starting Aug. 1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-flood-response-aerial-footage-park-impacts
TPWD Posts New Aerial Footage of Texas Flood Response — TPWD released new drone footage of flood evacuations and state park damage and reported no additional Game Warden rescues in its latest daily update.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-monitors-red-tide-bloom-galveston-fish-kills
TPWD Monitors Red Tide Bloom off Galveston Coast - The Texas Dispatch — TPWD is monitoring a red tide bloom off Galveston that has caused fish kills and respiratory irritation among beachgoers, the agency said Sept. 14.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-nine-day-early-teal-season-sept-19
TPWD Sets Nine-Day Early Teal Season Opening Sept. 19 — TPWD opens a nine-day early teal season Sept. 19 as blue-winged teal breeding numbers fall again, with a daily bag limit of six birds.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-opic-comments-tceq-nueces-bay-emergency-order-september-9
TPWD Asks TCEQ to Cap Corpus Christi Bay Order — Texas Parks and Wildlife asked TCEQ to limit Corpus Christi's suspended Nueces Bay releases to 120 days. Commissioners decide Sept. 9.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-proposes-mandatory-mountain-lion-harvest-reporting-2026
TPWD Proposes Mandatory Mountain Lion Harvest Reporting in Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment on a proposal to require mandatory 24-hour harvest reporting for mountain lions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-recreational-trail-grants-funding-parks-2026
TPWD Awards $6.17 Million in Statewide Recreational Trail Grants — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $6.17 million in grants for 21 trail construction and maintenance projects across Texas state and local parks.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-reminds-hunters-and-anglers-that-2026-27-licenses-go-on-sale-aug-15
Texas Hunting and Fishing Licenses for 2026-27 Go on Sale Aug. 15 — TPWD reminds hunters and anglers that 2026-27 Texas hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15, with digital options and new ID verification rules.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-reopens-shady-ridge-camping-loop-cedar-hill
TPWD Reopens Shady Ridge Camping Loop at Cedar Hill State Park — Texas Parks and Wildlife reopened the renovated Shady Ridge Camping Loop at Cedar Hill State Park, restoring 68 upgraded campsites near Joe Pool Lake.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-sharelunker-aftco-guide-of-the-year-2025
TPWD Names Brady Stanford 2025 ShareLunker Guide of the Year — Texas fishing guide Brady Stanford of Millersville has been named the 2025 AFTCO Guide of the Year for his trophy bass conservation efforts at O.H. Ivie.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-takes-on-state-coordinator-role-for-texas-sea-turtle-stranding-and-salvage-network
TPWD Takes On State Coordinator Role for Sea Turtle Stranding Network — TPWD became State Coordinator of the Texas Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network on July 1, leading statewide stranding response and recovery efforts.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tpwd-water-fatality-lake-hawkins-wood-county
TPWD Reports Water Fatality at Lake Hawkins in Wood County — A 27-year-old man died at Lake Hawkins in Wood County on July 4 after going underwater in the swim area, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/transparency-advocates-challenge-mobility-authority-over-withheld-public-comments
Transparency Advocates Challenge Mobility Authority Over Withheld Public Comments - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/transportation-commission-july-2026-meeting
Transportation Commission Approves $955M, Advances Houston Project — The Texas Transportation Commission awarded $955 million for 85 highway projects and advanced a $2.14 billion North Houston design-build effort.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/treo-dental-board-review
TREO Projects Up to $57M in Savings From Dental Rule Reforms — A draft Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office review recommends amending 14 dental board rules, projecting $29.6M to $57M in annual benefits for Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/tvc-fund-veterans-assistance-grants-west-texas-september-2026
TVC Awards $1.7 Million to West Texas Veteran Groups — Six West Texas organizations will share $1.7 million in Fund for Veterans' Assistance grants expected to serve an estimated 1,800 local veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-adult-education-family-literacy-week-2026
TWC Marks Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Texas - The Texas Dispatch — TWC is marking Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Sept. 13-19, highlighting free literacy, GED and workforce programs for Texas adults.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-august-11-2026-bcy2027-child-care-performance-targets
Texas cuts child care seats by 14,000 a day for 2027 — The Texas Workforce Commission approved Board Contract Year 2027 child care targets on August 11, cutting the average number of children served per day from 146,736 to 132,689 — about 14,000 seats, or 9.5%. Staff cited higher costs and level funding. The vote took roughly six minutes and drew one question.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-awards-85924-job-training-grant-to-prepare-rio-grande-city-students-for-high-demand-careers
TWC Awards $85,924 High Demand Job Training Grant in Rio Grande City — TWC awards an $85,924 High Demand Job Training grant to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande to equip Rio Grande City students for in-demand careers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-dual-credit-grant-hale-center-isd
TWC Awards Dual Credit Grant to Hale Center ISD — The Texas Workforce Commission awarded a $131,530 dual credit grant to Hale Center ISD to equip its culinary arts program for high-demand career training.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-industry-partnership-grant-rio-grande-valley
TWC Awards $150,000 Industry Partnership Grant in Rio Grande Valley — The Texas Workforce Commission awarded a $150,000 Texas Industry Partnership grant to train Rio Grande Valley adult learners in HVAC and medical careers.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-jet-grants-central-texas-schools-september-2026
TWC Awards $872,543 in JET Grants to Central Texas Schools — The Texas Workforce Commission awarded $872,543 in JET grants to Austin Community College, Hearne ISD and Lometa ISD to train 75 students for in-demand jobs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-jet-grants-west-central-texas-schools-2026
TWC Awards $1.3 Million in JET Grants to West Central Texas Schools - The Texas Dispatch — Four West Central Texas schools will share $1.33 million in JET grants to train 356 nursing and welding students, TWC announced Sept. 14.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-national-intern-day-2026
TWC Highlights Texas Intern Network on National Intern Day — TWC marked National Intern Day with new AI-powered career tools and $1.3 million in grants to expand paid internships for Texas students.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-navarro-college-skills-development-fund-grant
TWC Awards Navarro College $212,520 Job Training Grant — TWC awarded Navarro College a $212,520 Skills Development Fund grant to train 72 Leggett & Platt workers in industrial electricity and manufacturing.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-permian-basin-healthcare-training-grant
$2.4 Million Grant Trains Permian Basin Healthcare Workers — A $2.4M Skills Development Fund grant will train 1,486 workers for high-demand healthcare careers at 18 rural hospitals in the Permian Basin.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-recognizes-texas-workers-labor-day
TWC Recognizes 15.9 Million Texas Workers on Labor Day — TWC marked Labor Day by honoring 15.9 million Texas workers and 30 years since the state consolidated its workforce services into one system.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-september-8-2026-dallas-child-care-rising-star-waiver
Texas waives child care rating rules for Dallas buyer — Texas workforce commissioners waived two Texas Rising Star entry rules Sept. 8 so a Dallas child care center that recently changed hands can seek a quality rating — and higher state pay — without waiting for new rules that take effect Nov. 1.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twc-texas-job-growth-july-2026
Texas Leads All States With 165,600 Jobs Added Over the Year — Texas added 165,600 nonfarm jobs over the year ending in July, leading all states, according to Texas Workforce Commission data released Aug. 21.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-board-august-14-2026-legislative-appropriations-request
Texas water board votes on its 2028-29 budget request — The Texas Water Development Board meets August 14 to approve its 2028-29 budget request, the first covering years when Proposition 4 water money turns on.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-groundwater-conservation-district-grants
TWDB Awards $7 Million in Texas Groundwater Grants — The Texas Water Development Board awarded over $7 million to 43 groundwater conservation districts to advance groundwater science, data and management.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-home-water-conservation-tips
TWDB Water-Saving Tips for Texas Homes in Drought — As a heat dome and expanding drought grip Texas, the Texas Water Development Board outlines simple indoor and outdoor steps to cut home water use.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-hydrographic-surveys-reservoir-capacity
TWDB Surveys Track Texas Reservoir Capacity — The Texas Water Development Board completed its 200th hydrographic survey, measuring how much water Texas reservoirs can hold today for water planning.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-reservoir-data-water-data-for-texas
TWDB Expert Explains Texas Reservoir Data — TWDB hydrologist Dr. Mark Wentzel explains reservoir data on the Water Data for Texas dashboard and why levels vary across the state.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/twdb-water-weather-june-2026-drought
Texas Drought Shrinks After Third Wet Month, TWDB Says — The TWDB's June Water and Weather report shows Texas drought down to 32 percent of the state after a third consecutive wetter-than-normal month.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdmv-regulatory-efficiency-review-rule-cuts
Texas Proposes TxDMV Rule Cuts to Save Up to $21M — A new proposal from the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office seeks to repeal or amend 86 TxDMV rules, offering up to $21.7 million in annual compliance savings.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-138-billion-texas-transportation-plan
TxDOT Plans $138 Billion Texas Transportation Investment — TxDOT and Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $138 billion, 10-year Texas transportation plan approved by the Transportation Commission in August.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-154-million-public-transit
Texas Approves $154 Million for Public Transit Statewide — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $154 million for 77 transit agencies, expanding service for seniors, rural riders, and people with disabilities.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-755-million-rail-grade-separation
TxDOT Awarded $755 Million for Rail Grade Separation Projects in Texas — TxDOT will receive more than $755 million from the Federal Railroad Administration to advance 12 rail grade separation projects across Texas.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-adds-digital-alerts-austin-hero-trucks
TxDOT Adds Digital Alerts to Austin HERO Trucks — TxDOT installed HAAS Alert devices in Austin-area HERO trucks, warning drivers through Waze and Apple Maps about a half-mile before a stopped truck.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-adopt-a-highway-trash-off-denton
Volunteers Clear Denton-Area Highway in TxDOT Trash-Off — More than 30 volunteers cleared a Denton-area state highway in TxDOT's Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off, part of the statewide Adopt-a-Highway program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-advances-14-mile-grand-parkway-segment-to-improve-mobility-around-houston
TxDOT Advances 14-Mile Grand Parkway Segment B-1 Around Houston — TxDOT is advancing Grand Parkway Segment B-1, a 14-mile SH 99 stretch in Galveston and Brazoria counties, with construction expected to start in early 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-april-2026-infrastructure-progress-update
TxDOT Highlights Major Project Milestones in April 2026 Report — TxDOT's April 2026 report details $68M for Loop 360 in Austin, the opening of Loop 88 in Lubbock, and $250M for electric vehicle charging stations.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-august-2026-project-progress-report
TxDOT Reports August Progress on Texas Highway Projects — TxDOT reported August progress including San Antonio's first diverging diamond interchange and a Uvalde County bridge reopened 37 days after July flooding.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-august-2026-transportation-commission-recap
TxDOT August Commission Recap: Record Rail Grant — TxDOT's Aug. 27 recap: the Texas Transportation Commission approved $1.1 billion in contracts, a record $755 million rail grant and an aviation program.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-awarded-24m-federal-build-grant-to-rebuild-i-20-interchange-in-midland-county
TxDOT Awarded $24 Million BUILD Grant for I-20 Interchange in Midland County — TxDOT won a $24 million federal BUILD grant to rebuild the I-20 interchange at South Lamesa Road in Midland County, with construction set to begin in 2027.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-backs-statewide-impaired-driving-crackdown-ahead-of-labor-day
TxDOT Backs Statewide Impaired Driving Crackdown Ahead of Labor Day — TxDOT backs a statewide impaired driving enforcement effort Aug. 14-Sept. 7 and tours its Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign ahead of Labor Day.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-celebrates-international-women-in-engineering-day-2026
TxDOT Celebrates Female Leaders on International Women in Engineering Day — TxDOT marks International Women in Engineering Day by profiling veteran engineer Rebecca Lozoya and rising assistant Julianna English.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-coastal-hurricane-season-preparedness-drills-2026
TxDOT Launches Coastal Hurricane Drills and Storm Surge Preparedness — TxDOT coastal crews have initiated hurricane readiness exercises, including Houston field drills and storm surge wall tests in Corpus Christi.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-dallas-crews-in-house-road-work
TxDOT Dallas Crews Expand In-House Road Work — TxDOT maintenance crews in Dallas are taking on more work in-house, from concrete repairs to full seal coat operations, building skills and stretching resources.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-drivetexas-app
TxDOT Launches DriveTexas App for Real-Time Road Conditions — TxDOT's new DriveTexas app delivers real-time road conditions, live traffic cameras and emergency route planning tools on Apple and Google devices.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-first-mechanical-runaway-truck-ramp-el-paso
TxDOT Opens Texas’ First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp — TxDOT opened Texas’ first mechanical runaway truck ramp on El Paso’s Loop 375, a median system that can stop a 90,000-pound truck traveling 90 mph.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-flood-rescue-presidio-county
TxDOT Crews Rescue Man From Presidio County Floodwaters — Two TxDOT employees used a front-end loader to rescue a man trapped in flooded Terneros Creek in Presidio County, carrying him safely to higher ground.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-free-car-seat-safety-checks
TxDOT Offers Free Car Seat Safety Checks Across Texas — TxDOT offers free car seat checks statewide for Child Passenger Safety Week, citing data that 46% of child seats are misused or the wrong size.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-interstate-shield-texas-origin
TxDOT Traces the Interstate Shield Back to a Texas Highway Department Engineer — As the interstate system turns 70, TxDOT recounts how Texas engineer Richard Oliver designed the red, white and blue interstate shield in 1956.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-oklahoma-data-sharing-agreement
TxDOT, Oklahoma Launch Bi-State Data Sharing Agreement — TxDOT and Oklahoma DOT launched a data sharing agreement to exchange real-time traffic, incident and travel-time data across state lines.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-operation-slowdown-speeding-deaths
TxDOT Urges Texans to Slow Down as Speeding Deaths Mount — TxDOT says 1,247 died in speed-related crashes in Texas last year and urges drivers to slow down during its Operation Slowdown enforcement push.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-project-nexus-air-taxi-testing-first-phase
TxDOT Begins Air Taxi Testing Under Project Nexus - The Texas Dispatch — TxDOT launched the first phase of Project Nexus, testing next-generation aircraft in Texas, with cargo, medical and passenger air taxi phases to follow.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-public-comment-2027-utp
TxDOT Opens Public Comment on $95 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan — TxDOT is seeking public comment through Aug. 3 on its draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program, a 10-year, $95 billion plan for projects statewide.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-san-angelo-district-families
TxDOT Spotlights Seven Families Working Together in San Angelo District — TxDOT highlights seven families whose members work side by side in its San Angelo District maintaining West Central Texas highways.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-school-zone-flashers-north-texas
TxDOT Preps School Zone Flashers for 200+ North Texas Schools — TxDOT programs school zone flashers for more than 200 North Texas schools and districts, reviewing calendars for weeks before students return to class.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-sh-130-smart-corridor-ai-traffic-pilot-2026
TxDOT Launches AI-Powered Smart Corridor Pilot Program on SH 130 — TxDOT has activated a 4-mile AI-powered Smart Corridor pilot on SH 130 to instantly detect highway hazards, track crashes, and speed up emergency response.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-showcases-autonomous-robots-ai-texas-innovation-invitational-2026
TxDOT Showcases AI and Autonomous Tools at 2026 Innovation Event — TxDOT and the Texas Innovation Alliance kicked off the 2026 Innovation Invitational, debuting autonomous robots, AI tools, and smart work-zone technology.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-spur-399-mckinney-new-lanes
TxDOT's Spur 399 Project Nears One Year, Opens New Lanes — TxDOT's Spur 399 project in McKinney nears its first year and will shift traffic onto new lanes this summer at the State Highway 5 interchange.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-transitions-to-3d-digital-design-to-streamline-highway-construction
TxDOT Transitions to 3D Digital Design to Streamline Highway Construction - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-transportation-commission-may-2026-world-cup
Texas Transportation Commission OKs $739M in Contracts, World Cup Prep — The Texas Transportation Commission approved $739 million in construction contracts and detailed highway safety upgrades for the 2026 World Cup.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txdot-us-75-last-mile-project-completion
TxDOT Nears Completion of US 75 Last Mile Project - The Texas Dispatch — TxDOT is set to complete the $80 million US 75 Last Mile Project in Anna, widening the highway to six lanes to ease congestion in Collin County.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-announces-texas-oil-and-gas-adds-4500-jobs-in-first-half-despite-june-drop
TXOGA announces Texas oil and gas adds 4,500 jobs in first half despite June drop - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-backs-landowner-protections-added-to-puc-approval-of-permian-basin-reliability-plan-routes
TXOGA Backs Landowner Protections in PUC Permian Plan Vote — TXOGA President Todd Staples praised landowner protections regulators added to their approval of two Permian Basin Reliability Plan proposals.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-highlights-water-pipeline-and-safety-technologies-at-houston-energy-innovation-showcase
TXOGA Energy Elevated Showcase Spotlights Houston Innovators — TXOGA's Energy Elevated Showcase in Houston featured water treatment, pipeline and safety technologies, with Aquafortus and UES named winners.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-july-2026-month-in-review
TXOGA Publishes July 2026 Month in Review — TXOGA released its July 2026 Month in Review, recapping advocacy, job growth, and regulatory news for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-june-2026-month-in-review
TXOGA June 2026 Month in Review Highlights Jobs and Safety — TXOGA's June 2026 Month in Review highlights April upstream job gains, the latest Monthly Energy Economics Review, and a new oilfield safety briefing.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-reports-2200-job-increase-in-texas-upstream-oil-and-gas-sector-in-may
TXOGA reports 2,200-job increase in Texas upstream oil and gas sector in May - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-texas-mutual-workers-compensation-safety-dividend-2026
TXOGA Members Secure $1.65M Workers' Comp Safety Dividend — Members of the TXOGA Workers' Compensation Safety Group have earned a $1.65 million dividend from Texas Mutual for strong workplace safety records.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-west-texas-transmission-grid-reliability
TXOGA: West Texas Transmission Ruling Risks Grid Reliability — TXOGA said a recommendation against added West Texas transmission infrastructure would put grid reliability at risk, President Todd Staples said in a statement.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/txoga-west-texas-transmission-testimony
TXOGA: West Texas Transmission Buildout Cannot Wait — TXOGA President Todd Staples told a Texas House panel that West Texas needs generation and transmission now, warning that delays raise costs.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/unaccompanied-veteran-burial-clinton-canfield-lubbock
Unaccompanied Burial Set for Marine Veteran Clinton Canfield — The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock will hold an unaccompanied veteran burial for Marine Lance Cpl. Clinton Eugene Canfield at 9 a.m. Sept. 10.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/unaccompanied-veteran-burial-dalton-sellinger-lubbock
Unaccompanied Burial Set for Army Veteran Dalton Sellinger — The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock will hold an unaccompanied veteran burial for Army Pvt. Dalton Sellinger at 10 a.m. Sept. 10.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/under-the-dome
Under The Dome Archives - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/understanding-school-finance-in-texas-a-conversation-with-adam-jones
Understanding School Finance in Texas: A Conversation with Adam Jones - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/understanding-the-unique-mission-of-charter-schools-in-texas-a-chat-with-starlee-coleman
Understanding the unique mission of charter schools in Texas: a chat with Starlee Coleman - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/usda-cattle-border-reopens-arizona-texas-ports-closed
Cattle Border Reopens in Arizona; Texas Ports Stay Closed — USDA reopened the Douglas, Arizona cattle port Aug. 24. No Texas crossing is in the sequence, and a 2025 plan that named Del Rio and Laredo is gone.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/usda-confirms-new-world-screwworm-zavala-county-2026
USDA Confirms First Screwworm Case in South Texas — The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of the New World screwworm in Zavala County, following warnings from Texas Representative Don McLaughlin.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/usda-retracts-initial-health-alert-on-great-value-dinosaur-shaped-chicken-nuggets
USDA retracts initial health alert on Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/ut-system-board-of-regents-august-28-2026-ut-dallas-tenure-awards
UT regents call special meeting on UT Dallas tenure awards — UT System regents meet by phone August 28 to award tenure to 27 UT Dallas professors, two weeks after the same list reached their regular agenda.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/veteran-assistance-grants-east-texas
Governor Abbott Announces $3.3M in Veteran Assistance Grants for East Texas - The Texas Dispatch — Governor Abbott announced $3.3 million in Funds for Veterans' Assistance grants to 13 East Texas organizations serving more than 1,900 veterans.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/veterans-land-board-100-cards-weldon-bowen
Veterans Land Board Seeks 100 Cards for Tyler Marine Veteran — The Texas Veterans Land Board asks Texans to send birthday cards to WWII Marine veteran Weldon Bowen, who turns 100 on Sept. 5 in Tyler.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/vince-perez-texas-higher-education-funding-sb37-community-colleges
Texas Took Control of Higher Ed. What Does It Owe Colleges? — Rep. Vince Perez on the HB 8 community college shortfall, the formula change hitting disadvantaged students, property taxes, and the SB 37 curriculum debate.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/vlb-medal-of-honor-west-texas-state-veterans-cemetery
VLB Memorializes Two Medal of Honor Recipients in Lubbock — The Texas Veterans Land Board memorialized Medal of Honor recipients George Davis and Frank Mitchell at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/vlb-zoom-at-noon-veterans-benefits
Buckingham Invites Texas Veterans to VLB Zoom at Noon Sessions — Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham encourages Texas veterans to join the VLB's Zoom at Noon virtual sessions to learn about state veterans benefits.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/voices-of-veterans-rich-buickerood
Voices of Veterans Features Air Force Col. Rich Buickerood — The Texas Veterans Land Board's Voices of Veterans series features Air Force Col. Rich Buickerood, a Vietnam pilot awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/wayne-christian-doge-task-force-railroad-commission-efficiency-2026
Wayne Christian Directs DOGE Task Force to Modernize RRC Efficiency — Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian launched the next phase of the DOGE Task Force to streamline RRC operations, modernize digital tools, and cut delays.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/wayne-christian-texas-oil-exports-iran-disruption
Commissioner Christian Highlights Record Oil Exports Amid Iran Conflict — Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian praised record port activity and rising oil production in Texas as a stabilizing force during Middle East supply disruptions.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/we-all-have-the-power-to-ensure-child-wellbeing-in-texas
We all have the power to ensure child wellbeing in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-a-conversation-on-unions-in-texas-with-annie-spilman
Weekend Interview: A Conversation on Unions in Texas with Annie Spilman - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-a-conversation-with-dr-raymond-robertson-on-recycling-and-economic-policy
Weekend Interview: A Conversation with Dr. Raymond Robertson on Recycling and Economic Policy - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-a-new-day-for-texas-with-senator-mayes-middleton
Weekend Interview: A New Day for Texas with Senator Mayes Middleton - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-a-vision-for-texas-oil-and-gas-with-wayne-christian
Weekend Interview: A Vision for Texas Oil and Gas with Wayne Christian - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-a-vision-for-texas-with-brian-phillips-of-the-texas-public-policy-foundation
Weekend Interview: A Vision for Texas with Brian Phillips of the Texas Public Policy Foundation - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-advocating-for-texas-children-and-taxpayers-with-ellen-troxclair
Weekend Interview: Advocating for Texas Children and Taxpayers with Ellen Troxclair - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-audrey-young-presses-texas-to-rethink-special-education-and-gifted-services
Audrey Young Presses Texas to Rethink Special Education and Gifted Services - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-barry-smitherman-presses-texas-to-tap-the-heat-beneath-our-feet
Barry Smitherman Presses Texas to Tap ‘the Heat beneath Our Feet’ - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-bridging-infrastructure-and-growth-with-texas-senator-nathan-johnson
Weekend Interview: Bridging Infrastructure and Growth with Texas Senator Nathan Johnson - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-championing-health-and-victims-with-representative-lacey-hull
Weekend Interview: Championing Health and Victims with Representative Lacey Hull - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-community-banking-the-heartbeat-of-texas-with-chris-williston
Weekend Interview: Community Banking—The Heartbeat of Texas with Chris Williston - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-cynthia-cabrera-on-why-texas-hemp-ban-is-a-betrayal-of-consumers-veterans-and-farmers
Weekend Interview: Cynthia Cabrera on Why Texas’ Hemp Ban Is a Betrayal of Consumers, Veterans, and Farmers - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-dr-ben-carson-on-the-transformative-power-of-education
Weekend Interview: Dr. Ben Carson on the Transformative Power of Education - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-dr-raymond-robertson-on-how-tariffs-and-a-texas-bottle-bill-could-clean-up-waste
Dr. Raymond Robertson on How Tariffs and a Texas Bottle Bill Could Clean Up Waste - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-from-the-emergency-room-to-the-capitol-with-senator-molly-cook
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: From the Emergency Room to the Capitol with Senator Molly Cook - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-gary-gates-on-tackling-texas-skilled-labor-shortage-and-affordable-housing-challenges
Weekend Interview: Gary Gates on Tackling Texas' Skilled Labor Shortage and Affordable Housing Challenges - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-gary-van-deaver-wants-health-care-policies-that-consider-rural-needs
Gary Van Deaver Wants Health Care Policies That Consider Rural Needs - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-inside-haven-for-hopes-mission-to-combat-homelessness-with-terri-behling
Weekend Interview: Inside Haven for Hope’s Mission to Combat Homelessness with Terri Behling - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-insights-on-texas-property-tax-relief-from-james-quintero
Weekend Interview: Insights on Texas Property Tax Relief from James Quintero - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-janae-sergio-is-fighting-to-save-hemp-products-that-help-veterans-on-the-brink
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Janae Sergio is Fighting to Save Hemp Products that Help Veterans on the Brink - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-jeramy-kitchen-on-property-tax-reform-government-accountability-and-the-future-of-texas-policy
Jeramy Kitchen on Property Tax Reform, Government Accountability, and the Future of Texas Policy - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-kelley-shannon-wants-to-keep-texas-government-open-and-accountable
Kelley Shannon Wants to Keep Texas Government Open and Accountable - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-kelsey-streufert-on-keeping-texas-restaurants-alive
Kelsey Streufert on Keeping Texas Restaurants Alive - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-law-enforcement-veteran-scott-gates-says-hemp-should-be-regulated-rather-than-banned
Weekend Interview: Law Enforcement Veteran Scott Gates Says Hemp Should be Regulated Rather than Banned - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-lessons-from-our-northern-neighbor-ryan-walters-on-education-in-oklahoma
Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-lloyd-potter-warns-growth-must-be-managed-to-protect-texas-quality-of-life
Lloyd Potter Warns Growth Must Be Managed to Protect Texas Quality of Life - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-making-texans-healthy-again-with-travis-mccormick
Weekend Interview: Making Texans Healthy Again with Travis McCormick - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-mark-p-jones-on-the-tough-issues-and-a-rightward-shift-in-texas
Weekend Interview: Mark P. Jones on the Tough Issues and a Rightward Shift in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-mary-lynn-pruneda-on-improving-texas-schools
Mary Lynn Pruneda on Improving Texas Schools - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-mike-morath-on-how-texas-is-using-accountability-phone-bans-bluebonnet-curriculum-and-merit-pay-to-raise-student-achievement
Mike Morath on How Texas Is Using Accountability, Phone Bans, Bluebonnet Curriculum, and Merit Pay to Raise Student Achievement - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-navigating-the-evolution-of-college-athletics-with-tom-burnett
Weekend Interview: Navigating the Evolution of College Athletics with Tom Burnett - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-peyton-schumann-defends-texas-cattle-from-drought-imports-and-lab-grown-meat
Peyton Schumann Defends Texas Cattle From Drought, Imports, and Lab-grown Meat - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-phone-free-spaces-with-graham-dugoni
Weekend Interview: Phone-Free Spaces with Graham Dugoni - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-public-education-and-responsible-governance-with-rep-donna-howard
Weekend Interview: Public Education and Responsible Governance with Rep. Donna Howard - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-reed-clay-believes-nuclear-power-can-secure-texass-energy-future
Reed Clay Believes Nuclear Power Can Secure Texas’s Energy Future - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-rep-cody-vasut-weighs-on-redistricting-and-other-contentious-issues-before-the-legislature
Rep. Cody Vasut Weighs on Redistricting and Other Contentious Issues Before the Legislature - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-representative-caroline-fairly-on-leadership-and-the-future-of-texas-politics
Weekend Interview: Representative Caroline Fairly on Leadership and the Future of Texas Politics - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-sarah-stogner-wants-legislators-to-understand-the-realities-of-prosecution-for-cannabis-possession-in-texas
Weekend Interview: Sarah Stogner Wants Legislators to Understand the Realities of Prosecution for Cannabis Possession in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-senator-paul-bettencourt-on-education-victories-and-tax-reform-in-texas
Weekend Interview: Senator Paul Bettencourt on Education Victories and Tax Reform in Texas - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-senator-sarah-eckhardt-on-flood-recovery-cannabis-regulation-and-the-politics-of-redistricting
Weekend Interview: Senator Sarah Eckhardt on Flood Recovery, Cannabis Regulation, and the Politics of Redistricting - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-tanner-jones-and-his-ai-team-want-to-help-the-texas-growth-machine
Tanner Jones and His AI Team Want to Help the Texas Growth Machine - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-terri-hall-fights-toll-roads-and-nanny-state-mandates
Terri Hall Fights Toll Roads and ‘Nanny-State’ Mandates - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-texas-rep-briscoe-cain-on-standing-up-for-conservative-values
Weekend Interview: Texas Rep. Briscoe Cain on Standing Up for Conservative Values - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-the-engine-of-texas-with-todd-staples
Weekend Interview: The Engine of Texas with Todd Staples - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-the-future-of-texas-through-data-driven-policy-with-john-hryhorchuk
Weekend Interview: The Future of Texas Through Data-Driven Policy with John Hryhorchuk - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-the-journey-of-forgiveness-and-leadership-with-john-lujan
Weekend Interview: The Journey of Forgiveness and Leadership with John Lujan - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-the-power-of-dna-a-conversation-with-ashley-spence-on-justice-advocacy-and-healing
Weekend Interview: The Power of DNA – A Conversation with Ashley Spence on Justice, Advocacy, and Healing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-tim-dunn-on-faith-governance-and-political-labels
Weekend Interview: Tim Dunn on Faith, Governance, and Political Labels - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-tom-butler-on-texas-energy-workforce-for-the-future
Tom Butler on Texas’ Energy Workforce for the future - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-tony-bennett-on-the-future-of-texas-manufacturing
Weekend Interview: Tony Bennett on the Future of Texas Manufacturing - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/weekend-interview-understanding-texas-taxes-with-jennifer-rabb-from-texas-taxpayers-and-research-association
Weekend Interview: Understanding Texas Taxes with Jennifer Rabb from Texas Taxpayers and Research Association - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/west-texas-state-veterans-cemetery-dedication-lubbock
West Texas State Veterans Cemetery Dedication Set Sept. 4 — Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham invited Texans to the Sept. 4 dedication of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/will-gov-abbott-deliver-a-school-choice-victory
Will Gov. Abbott deliver a school choice victory? - The Texas Dispatch

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/williamson-county-jail-site-land-purchase-georgetown-2026
Williamson County Approves $76M Jail Site Near Georgetown Schools — Williamson County commissioners voted 4-0 to buy land for a new $500M jail complex near Georgetown schools, utilizing $150M in voter-approval-free debt.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/williamson-county-justice-complex-financing-vote-2026
Williamson County to Vote on $135M for Controversial Justice Complex — Williamson County commissioners vote May 19 on $135M in financing for a $600M justice complex amid legal disputes over the site's initial purchase.

### https://thetexasdispatch.com/windham-school-district-august-27-2026-budget-legislative-appropriations-request
Texas prison school district sets budget, 2028 ask Aug. 27 — Windham School District trustees meet August 27 to set the prison school district's 2027 budget and its funding request to the Texas Legislature for 2028-29.

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