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Sunday, October 4

State GovernmentAustin

Dated record: December 17, 2025 This is not new. It happened on December 17, 2025, about 10 months ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.

Texas Secretary of State office relocating temporarily for building renovations

The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will temporarily relocate beginning Jan. 12, 2026, to accommodate renovations to the James Earl Rudder Building. Public-facing services will move to 400 W. 15th St. during the renovation.

Secretary Nelson, Texas Secretary of State

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Saturday, October 3

State GovernmentAustin, Texas

Governor Abbott hosts Texas Jobs Council meeting in Austin

Governor Greg Abbott hosted a meeting of the Texas Jobs Council at the Governor's Mansion to receive an update on workforce development efforts. Abbott signed a proclamation declaring October 2-9 Manufacturing Week in Texas.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Brent Taylor, Council Co-Chair and Teamsters Southern Region Vice President; Tony Bennett, Texas Association of Manufacturers President

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CourtsAustin

Federal prosecutors charge man shot by ICE agent with assaulting officer

Federal prosecutors charged Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, a Venezuelan delivery driver, with assaulting a federal officer after he was shot in his car by an ICE agent in Austin on September 20. Prosecutors allege Garces Perez struck an officer with his side mirror while attempting to drive away.

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE agent; Federal prosecutors, Filed assault charge

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