Texas faces ongoing operational pressures as its population grows rapidly. Organizations must address scaling IT environments while managing complexity across multiple locations. Standardization and visibility are highlighted as essential strategies.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new findings from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey for May 2026. The latest update includes insights into how businesses across sectors are adopting artificial intelligence technologies.
Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will send $1.4 billion in sales tax revenue to local governments this May—an increase over last year’s figures for cities, counties and other recipients.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gina Long as Judge of McLennan County’s 170th Judicial District Court through December 2026. Long brings legal experience along with community service roles. The appointment reflects ongoing efforts by state leadership to promote opportunity within Texas.
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer qualified media early access to new city, town, and housing unit estimates under strict embargo rules in mid-May. Embargoed data may not be released before the official publication date.
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert L. Lozano as presiding officer of Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority through February 2028. Lozano brings experience from business leadership roles in South Texas.
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun its 2026 Census Test by inviting selected households in Huntsville and Spartanburg metro areas to complete an online questionnaire. This effort tests innovations ahead of the next national census.
Governor Greg Abbott announced new appointments across key judicial and regional mobility positions in Texas. The selected officials will oversee courts and transportation projects statewide. These actions reflect ongoing efforts by the Governor’s office to provide leadership throughout Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott announced $56 million in federal funds will be made available by HHSC for rural health care providers across Texas. The grants aim at upgrading essential medical equipment and infrastructure as part of broader efforts under Rural Texas Strong.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas set a new record for total nonfarm jobs in March with significant job gains over the past year. Labor market data show increases across multiple employment indicators while highlighting ongoing efforts to support workforce development statewide.