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Texas Lawmakers Pass Food Truck Permit Reform Effective July 1
Texas House Bill 2844 replaces local food truck permits with a single statewide license, taking effect July 1, 2026.
Isabel TeagueJuly 2, 20261 min read
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In Reversal, Gov. Abbott Calls for Prohibiting Data Centers in Rural Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott called for prohibiting data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods, building on earlier regulatory proposals as public opposition to the sprawling facilities intensifies.
Isabel TeagueJuly 1, 20262 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for TPS Revocations Affecting Texas Immigrants
**WASHINGTON** — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration may revoke Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria, a 6-to-3 decision that places more than 1.3 million TPS holders nationwide at imminent risk of arrest and deportation. A
Isabel TeagueJuly 1, 20262 min read
Secretary of State Transition Puts Texas Midterm Logistics in Spotlight
North Texas election officials watch closely as Gov. Abbott prepares to name a new secretary of state before the midterm season peaks.
Isabel TeagueJuly 1, 20262 min read
New UT Poll Shows Statistical Tie in Texas Senate Contest as Economic Worries Linger
Texas Senate race too close to call in June UT poll; economic concerns and data center backlash shape voter attitudes statewide.
Isabel TeagueJuly 1, 20262 min read
Texas Democrats Leave Convention Energized, With Eyes on Statewide Seats
Texas Democrats concluded their 2026 state convention in Corpus Christi, rallying behind gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa and Senate nominee James Talarico with a unified push to end 30 years of GOP control in November.
Isabel TeagueJune 30, 20262 min read
Texas Clears Batch Zero Framework for 438 GW Large-Load Interconnection Queue
The PUCT approved ERCOT’s batch-study approach for large-load requests, with the first group—Batch Zero—expected to be decided by August 2026.
Isabel TeagueJune 30, 20262 min read
Democrats Close Corpus Christi Convention With Urgent Call to Organize
The Texas Democratic Party wrapped its state convention with an urgent call for volunteers to organize ahead of the November 3 election.
Isabel TeagueJune 30, 20262 min read
Bible Stories Mandated for Texas Students Under New State Curriculum Rules
The Texas State Board of Education approved a required Bible reading list alongside sweeping changes to social studies standards for K–8 students.
Isabel TeagueJune 30, 20262 min read
Texas Regulators Streamline Data Center Power Approval Process
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved ERCOT's Batch Zero process on June 18, creating a new framework for managing the flood of data center and large industrial requests seeking to connect to the state power grid.
Isabel TeagueJune 29, 20262 min read