New poll Shows Most Texans Oppose Data Centers
Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for data centers in the U.S., with the most planned projects of any state.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Beach Closures for SpaceX Launches
The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
Landmark $211M Tax-Break Deal Could Surpass SpaceX Agreement in South Texas
Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.
USDA has new Partners in the Fight Against Screwworm
The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.
Data Centers Seek to Tap Texas’ Energy Grid
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers.
AG Paxton Blocked from Suing Democratic Donor Platform ActBlue
Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue in late April, claiming the platform allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limits.
Texas Agency to Set Rules for Using Treated Fracking Wastewater on Farmland
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused.
Abbott Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation
The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.
How Bad will the Drought be in South Texas?
As of Monday, nearly 50% of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Data Center Boom Means New Challenges for Texas
Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable.
HHSC Encourages Texans to Choose Regulated Child Care Providers As Summer Begins
Regulated child care providers must meet minimum standards to ensure a safe environment for children, and staff must pass background checks.
Texas County Rescinds its Data Center Moratorium After $100 million Lawsuit from Developer
Hill County, which appears to be the first Texas county to pass a moratorium, replaced it Thursday with a checklist of requirements for developers.
Gov. Greg Abbott Expands State Disaster Declaration on Screwworm Infestation in South Texas
A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
Texas Sues City of Denton for Allowing Grown Men in Changing Rooms with Texas Children
The lawsuit comes ahead of a June 7, 2026 event dubbed “Big Gay Swim Day,” organized by two nonprofit groups.
Texas Begins Enforcement of Commercial Automated Vehicle Requirements
Under state law, TxDMV is responsible for issuing automated vehicle authorizations and administering enforcement related to authorization use compliance.
Texas Receives its Portion of Rio Grande Water
Texas sued New Mexico and Colorado in 2013 to address unfair siphoning of water from the Rio Grande before it reached Texas.
HHSC Reminds Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans
Although the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, it still expects three to six hurricanes, including up to three major hurricanes Category 3 or higher.
Hill Country Ranch Will Become Texas’ Second Largest State Park
The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.
Texas AG Sues DFW Area Roofing Company for Scamming Customers
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Rubinsky Roofing, LLC (“Rubinsky”) for scamming customers, including elderly Texans, by marketing and accepting payments for roofing work that it failed to complete.
Camp Mystic Chief Health Officer’s Nursing License Temporarily Suspended
The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.