Texas news, down to the facts.

Early voting is open through Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3, 15 days away. Elections

State Government

Texas proposes cutting Children's Autism Program funding over two years

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is proposing to eliminate funding for the Children's Autism Program, which provides free therapy services to some families. If approved, funding would end after August 2027 as part of a 3% budget reduction over two years.

Where
Brownsville and statewide; Dallas meeting
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Cameron Dallas

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

Does this affect you?

Who's involved

  • Texas Health and Human Services Commissionproposing the funding cut
  • Aida GarciaBrownsville parent of two daughters with autism
  • Partner Resource Networkorganizing advocacy against the cuts
  • Maria CorderoRegion Coordinator, Partner Resource Network

The facts

  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposes eliminating Children's Autism Program funding.1
  • Program provides free therapy services to some families with autistic children.1
  • Proposed cut is part of 3% state budget reduction over two years.1
  • If approved, funding would end after August 2027.1
  • 655 children received services through the program in fiscal year 2025.1
  • Commission said it focused on cuts with lowest direct service impact to clients.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Aida Garcia Therapy is a necessity, not a luxury.1
  • Aida Garcia It took seven years to get her daughters the resources they needed.1
  • Aida Garcia Even with both parents working, she cannot afford private therapy for both girls.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • 'It's a necessity:' Texas budget cut proposal puts children's autism therapy funding at risk

    KRGV

  • Proposed Texas budget cut may affect autism therapy

    KCENTV.com

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.

  1. 'It's a necessity:' Texas budget cut proposal puts children's autism therapy funding at risk KRGV Not rated, October 14, 2026
  2. Proposed Texas budget cut may affect autism therapy KCENTV.com Not rated, October 14, 2026

This sheet was written by AI from the sources above and adds nothing they don't state. Read the originals for full context.

Spot an error on this sheet?

All corrections and updates

Keep reading

Texas A&M University-Victoria holds investiture ceremony for President Hardigree

Texas A&M University-Victoria held an investiture ceremony Wednesday to celebrate President Christian Hardigree's first year of leadership and the university's first year in The Texas A&M University System. State and federal officials, university system leaders, and higher education representatives attended the event at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.

Christian Hardigree, President of Texas A&M University-Victoria; AJ Louderback, Texas State Representative; Lois Kolkhorst, Texas State Senator and 4 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

FAA restricts unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction barring unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border up to 400 feet above ground, extending one nautical mile north of the border. The action addresses concerns about illegal drug shipments and cartel drone activity.

Federal Aviation Administration, Issued temporary flight restriction; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stated military will shoot down cartel drones; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats and 1 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Bexar and Brazoria counties hold county judge races on November 3

Two Texas county judge races are scheduled for the Nov. 3 election. In Bexar County, Republican Patrick Von Dohlen is challenging Democrat Ron Nirenberg. In Brazoria County, Republican Rob Giesecke, independent Lucinda Henry and Democrat Eugene Howard are running to replace retiring County Judge Matt Sebesta.

Patrick Von Dohlen, Republican candidate for Bexar County judge; Ron Nirenberg, Democrat candidate for Bexar County judge; Rob Giesecke, Republican candidate for Brazoria County judge and 3 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Texas counties prepare election security measures ahead of early voting

County clerks and election administrators across Texas are implementing security procedures before early voting begins October 19. Travis County plans 201 voting locations on Election Day. Multiple counties conducted security training for poll workers.

Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk; Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew, Bexar County Elections Administrator; Dallas County Elections Administrator Paul Adams, Dallas County Elections Administrator and 2 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Body recovered from Lady Bird Lake in Austin

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Austin early Friday morning. Police were called for a welfare check after witnesses reported seeing a body floating in the water. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being investigated as a homicide.

Austin Police Department, Investigating death; Austin Fire Department, Assisted with body recovery; Austin-Travis County EMS, Responded and pronounced person dead and 1 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Democratic and Republican Senate candidates report third-quarter campaign fundraising totals

Democratic and Republican candidates released third-quarter campaign fundraising reports for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrat James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign raised $60 million between July and September, while Republican Ken Paxton's campaign raised about $10 million in the same period. Elon Musk's super PAC has heavily backed Paxton's campaign.

$60 million for campaign funds raised, third quarter 2026

James Talarico, Democrat candidate for Texas Senate; Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for Texas Senate; Elon Musk, Tech billionaire and super PAC backer of Republican candidates

Reported by 5 outletsFound via Google News

All of today's news