State Sen. Mayes Middleton, a Republican candidate for Texas attorney general, has advocated for displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools and allowing religious chaplains in schools. A federal judge blocked a Ten Commandments law in 11 school districts, but Middleton's home district in Galveston was not covered by the injunction and displayed the posters after Paxton sued.
Mayes Middleton, State Sen., Republican, running for Texas attorney general; Ken Paxton, Attorney General; Nathan Johnson, State Sen., Democratic opponent for Texas attorney general and 3 more
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune analyzed Ken Paxton's travel records since he assumed office in 2015 and found he took nearly 1,000 trips with a state-funded security detail. The analysis found that only 1 in 6 trips had a listed business purpose, and only 138 trips and $553,000 in security costs could be connected to state business.
$$3.3 million for State-funded security detail costs for all trips since 2015
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General who took the trips; ProPublica, Nonprofit newsroom that conducted the analysis; The Texas Tribune, News organization that conducted the analysis and 1 more
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of online Texas Express services, allowing businesses to file documents same-day or next-day through the Texas Secretary of State. The new system, called SOSPortal, enables online filing of mergers, conversions, and other business documents.
Greg Abbott, Governor; Robert Howden, Secretary of State
Governor Greg Abbott participated in the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex in Jasper, Texas on October 7, 2026. The facility includes dermatology, interventional pain management, pediatric facilities, and an air rescue base.
$$1.4 billion for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds secured
Governor Greg Abbott, Governor; delivered remarks and participated in ribbon cutting; Dr. Ron A. McMurry, Physician honored; eighth-generation Texan, Army combat veteran, family physician in Jasper for 40 years; Congressman Brian Babin, Attendee and 4 more
An Associated Press investigation found that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican U.S. Senate nominee, took more than 275 out-of-state trips since taking office in 2015, with no entries on his official calendar. The trips consumed approximately 730 workdays and cost at least $1.9 million in taxpayer-funded security expenses.
$at least $1.9 million for taxpayer-funded security expenses for out-of-state trips
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, Republican U.S. Senate nominee; Brian Slodysko, AP investigative reporter; Mark Tenley, Former deputy attorney general
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing children's underwear. Paxton sent civil investigative demands to both companies, citing potential health effects on children.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General; Fruit of the Loom, Company under investigation, owned by Berkshire Hathaway; Hanes, Company under investigation, owned by Gildan Activewear and 1 more
Governor Greg Abbott ordered United States and Texas flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on October 7, 2026, marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Flags are to return to full-staff at sunset. Abbott also encouraged individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities to lower their flags during the same period.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Col. Freeman F. Martin, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety
Governor Greg Abbott announced that applications opened for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants administered by the Texas Veterans Commission. Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies providing direct services to veterans may apply.
$$31 million for fund for Veterans' Assistance grants
Governor Greg Abbott, Announced grant funding; Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Administers the grants; Laura Koerner, TVC Chairwoman and Navy veteran
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation sealed a deal Thursday to purchase a 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine in Henderson County. The property will eventually become a Texas state park, with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department expected to purchase it from the foundation in late 2027.
$more than $10 million for purchase price of property
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Purchaser of property; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Will purchase property in late 2027; Anne Brown, Executive director of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and 4 more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of deceptive insurance practices and improper denial of medically necessary care to Texas patients. Paxton's office issued Civil Investigative Demands seeking records and information from the company.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General; UnitedHealth Group, Subject of investigation
Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade was named co-chair of the National Association of Secretaries of State's International Relations Committee. The committee serves as an educational forum for members interested in international relations, including state and federal approaches to international protocol, commerce, diplomacy, and U.S. foreign policy development.
Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State; National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), Organization naming Andrade as co-chair
Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade announced that state trademark law changes take effect September 1, 2012. Applicants must use updated forms for trademark filings made on or after that date.
Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State; Texas Legislature, Passed HB 3141 in 2011
Dated record: September 25, 2012 This is not new. It happened on September 25, 2012, about 14 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
The Office of the Secretary of State announced that all issues of the Texas Register, a weekly publication serving as the journal of state agency rulemaking, are now available in electronic format online through the University of North Texas Libraries' Portal to Texas History.
Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State; University of North Texas Libraries, Host of digitized Texas Register collection; Office of the Secretary of State, Texas government agency announcing the availability
Gov. Greg Abbott halted state funding for Flock Safety cameras in late August. Flock Safety responded by pausing certain agencies' payments for 90 days, allowing Dallas, Addison, New Braunfels, and Johnson County to keep cameras that would otherwise be removed. Abbott also directed TxDOT to pause installation of new license plate readers.
$Undisclosed total; at least $30 million devoted toward 3,200+ cameras for State funding for Flock cameras
Gov. Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; halted state funding for Flock cameras; Flock Safety, Surveillance camera company; paused payments for 90 days; Dallas Police, City agency; met with Flock CEO; announced deal to keep cameras and 5 more
Dated record: November 11, 2014 This is not new. It happened on November 11, 2014, about 12 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Governor-elect Greg Abbott announced he will appoint Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos to serve as Texas Secretary of State. Current Secretary of State Nandita Berry congratulated Cascos and said she will ensure a smooth transition.
Greg Abbott, Governor-elect; Carlos Cascos, Cameron County Judge, announced appointee for Texas Secretary of State; Nandita Berry, Current Texas Secretary of State (109th)
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos hosted a meeting with Mexican consuls representing 11 consulate offices operating in Texas. Cascos discussed maintaining a strong partnership between Mexico and Texas.
Carlos Cascos, Texas Secretary of State; Mexican delegation, Representatives of 11 consulate offices in Texas
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos marked his first 110 days in office on October 3, 2026. Since his swearing in on March 7, he visited Mexico and Panama City at the request of Gov. Abbott and is conducting a statewide Down to Business tour.
Carlos Cascos, Texas Secretary of State; Gov. Abbott, Governor of Texas
Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos held a roundtable discussion with CEOs and business leaders in Dallas as part of his Down to Business Tour. The event was hosted by YTexas and HKS architecture firm.
Carlos Cascos, Texas Secretary of State; Ed Curtis, CEO of YTexas