Following election results, the Texas hemp industry expressed optimism about new state leaders more favorable toward THC products. A San Antonio councilman filed a request for the city to study cannabis legalization's economic impact and opportunities for state legislators.
Where
San Antonio; statewide
When
Election results from Nov. 3, 2026; council request filed by Nov. 6, 2026
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After winning the November 2026 election, Comptroller-elect Sarah Eckhardt held a news conference stating that the biennial revenue estimate was behind schedule. She said she plans to ask Gov. Abbott to appoint her as Comptroller before January. The current Comptroller's office disputes this claim.
Sarah Eckhardt, Comptroller-elect; Don Huffines, Comptroller; Jeff Norwood, Associate deputy comptroller for external affairs and 1 more
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission extended the application deadline for the Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council to November 19, 2026. The HHSC Executive Commissioner will appoint members to serve terms expiring December 31, 2027, or July 1, 2028, when the council is set to be abolished by rule.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, announcing deadline extension and accepting applications
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced a webinar about the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program, which provides funding for state agencies and political subdivisions with fleets of more than 15 motor vehicles to purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, agency announcing grant program and webinar; Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP program administering grants
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced that an agency-wide performance review uncovered systemic failures in employment eligibility verification and federal Form I-9 compliance spanning potentially 20 years. Huffines called on President Trump and ICE to audit all Texas state and local government entities. The Comptroller's office engaged independent counsel to investigate and said it will not contest legitimate federal penalties.
$approximately $5 million or more for federal civil penalties for I-9 violations
Don Huffines, Texas Comptroller; Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State agency conducting review
The Texas Retired Teachers Association announced its legislative priorities following the November 3, 2026 election, focusing on protecting TRS pension benefits and retirement security for public school employees.
Texas Retired Teachers Association, organization announcing legislative priorities; Teacher Retirement System of Texas, pension system referenced
The Texas Quad-Agency Child Care Commission announced a review of overlapping requirements between the Texas Workforce Commission's Texas Rising Star assessments and the Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation inspections. The review aims to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and simplify compliance for child care providers.
Joe Esparza, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission and Chairman of the Quad-Agency Child Care Commission; Texas Workforce Commission, Agency managing Texas Rising Star assessments; Health and Human Services Commission, Agency managing Child Care Regulation inspections
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that its Underground Injection Control Permits section will transition to electronic delivery of final documents, effective November 9, 2026. Certain documents requiring certified mail will continue to be sent by USPS.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, state agency issuing permit notifications
Following Gina Hinojosa's election as Texas governor, abortion rights advocates expressed hope for policy changes, while anti-abortion leaders acknowledged a significant political shift. The Texas House has a Democratic majority and Democrats won lieutenant governor and attorney general races, but Republicans control the Texas Senate 19-31.
Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect; Ava Marchant, Voter; John Seago, President of Texas Right to Life and 4 more