Van Zandt County District Attorney Tonda Curry submitted her resignation to Governor Greg Abbott in October. Curry said the majority of her staff has left, leaving her with only one lawyer and legal assistant. She said the office cannot handle its workload with current staffing and that her staff told her they would not remain under the new administration after the primary runoff election.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services is accepting comments from stakeholders on draft rules for Food and Drug regulations under Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 229. The comment period ends November 17, 2026.
Texas Department of State Health Services, Agency accepting stakeholder comments on draft rules
From an official record
The Texas Department of Insurance announced a virtual stakeholder meeting on November 13, 2026, to discuss projected rates for insurance maintenance taxes, surcharges, and exam assessments.
Texas Department of Insurance, organizer of stakeholder meeting
From an official record
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announced updates to its electrician licensing reciprocity agreements. Since September 2025, when House Bill 11 took effect requiring TDLR to maximize reciprocity, the department has added five master electrician agreements and one journeyman electrician agreement with various states.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), government agency implementing reciprocity agreements; Josh Hall, Deputy Chief, TDLR electrical licensing; Larry Reichle, Chief electrical inspector, TDLR
From an official record
Tiffani Wooten was named executive director of the Conroe Economic Development Council. She previously served as assistant director for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
$490 million for private capital investment brought to Tomball during Wooten's tenure
Tiffani Wooten, New executive director of Conroe Economic Development Council; David Willard, Conroe City Administrator
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The Texas Department of Public Safety completed statewide rollout of Texas CLR Connect, an online portal for authorized attorneys to access crime laboratory records in criminal proceedings. The pilot and phased rollout finished on October 30, 2026.
Texas Department of Public Safety, rolled out the portal
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened applications for its 70th Law Enforcement Cadet Class, which trains game wardens and state park police officers. Applications are open November 1 through December 31, 2026, with the academy starting October 1, 2027.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, accepting applications for cadet class; Col. Ron VanderRoest, law enforcement director
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The Texas Department of Public Safety's Rapid DNA Testing Program, launched its second phase on October 15, 2026, in Williamson and Montgomery counties. Within days, on October 23, 2026, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office recorded an investigative lead when a DNA sample from a suspect booked on felony theft charges matched a 2024 case.
just over $5 million for pilot program appropriation
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division, operator of pilot program that announced positive CODIS hit; Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, participating agency that recorded investigative lead; Williamson County Sheriff's Office, participating agency in pilot program
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Seven candidates competed for Corpus Christi mayor on November 3, 2026, with voters choosing who will lead the city. Incumbent Mayor Paulette Guajardo sought her fourth and final term.
Paulette Guajardo, Incumbent Mayor, candidate; John Calkusic, candidate; Chelise Hyatt, candidate and 4 more
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