Texas Current Events

Texas Communities Strengthen Hurricane Preparedness During the 2026 Season Texas communities are continuing to strengthen hurricane preparedness as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has been working with state, local and federal partners to review emergency plans and improve coordination ahead of potential hurricanes and tropical storms. … Texas Communities Strengthen Hurricane Preparedness During the 2026 Season

HUD Updates Fair Housing Enforcement as Federal Housing Policies Evolve Federal housing policy is continuing to change in 2026, including how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approaches fair-housing enforcement and guidance. While the Fair Housing Act’s core protections remain in place, recent HUD actions have changed the federal government’s enforcement priorities … Texas Cities Prepare for Record Summer Heat Wave

Texas Continues Expanding High-Speed Broadband to Rural Communities Texas is continuing its efforts to expand reliable high-speed internet access across rural and underserved communities through investments made by the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) and the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The state’s broadband initiative aims to improve connectivity for homes, businesses, … Texas Expands Broadband Infrastructure in Rural Areas

Extreme Heat Reminds Texas Communities to Prioritize Resident Safety Texas regularly experiences periods of extreme summer heat, making preparation and community awareness essential for protecting residents. High temperatures can affect public health, strain infrastructure, and increase energy demand, making it important for homeowners, community associations, and property managers to plan ahead. For HOA boards and … Texas Heatwave Breaks Records Across State

Texas Legislators Approve Major Infrastructure Package Texas lawmakers have passed a significant infrastructure investment package aimed at addressing the state’s growing transportation and utility needs. The legislation is expected to benefit communities across urban and rural areas. What This Means to Local Residents The package allocates billions in state funding toward critical upgrades, including road … Texas Legislature Passes Landmark Infrastructure Funding Bill

Texas legislators took an important step this week when the State Senate approved a comprehensive funding bill for water infrastructure aimed at dealing with the growing challenges of drought and the population explosion in the state. What this means to Texans Securing a reliable supply of water has been a priority in the entire state … Texas Senate Advances Major Water Infrastructure Bill

Texas lawmakers pass major school funding reform The Texas Legislature, in a breakthrough late session, approved a comprehensive overhaul of funding formulas for public schools designed to reduce equity gaps and create more predictable budgets across the entire state. With bipartisan support the measure redirects billions of state dollars to districts with low property values … Texas Lawmakers Pass Major School Funding Reform