Greg Abbott

The state comptroller's office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.

At President Trump's direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to "safeguard" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Kyle Hawkins to the state's highest court after a former justice said he wasn't seeking reelection earlier this year. Hawkins most recently served as part of the transition team to the Trump administration for the U.S. Office of the Solicitor General.

The 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas' mid-decade redistricting.

The Secretary of State's Office has sent the names of potential noncitizens to county officials, who must now verify each voter's eligibility.

A federal judge temporarily blocked parts of the law, which limits "expressive activity" on college campuses.

Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year.

Saturday's decisions signal a deescalating intraparty tension that heightened at the start of the year.

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high.

For the first time since Texas authorized the program, the state heard public testimony from people concerned about pre-K funding, special education provisions and data reporting.