Governor Greg Abbott has set Saturday, January 31, 2026 as the date for the runoff election to fill the Texas Senate District 9 seat. The position became vacant following the departure of former Senator Kelly Hancock. Early voting for this election will begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Governor Abbott issued a proclamation announcing these dates.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated findings from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey as of May 7. New questions cover business adoption of artificial intelligence by industry sector and region.
The Texas Education Agency has appointed a new superintendent and Board of Managers for Beaumont ISD following continued academic challenges. The agency aims to improve student outcomes through this leadership change while outlining steps required before returning control back to an elected board.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published detailed tables from its 2025 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections. The new data include information on multiple tax categories across all states and Washington D.C., aiding policymakers and researchers.
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