News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Dallas Sheriff plays by her own rules after Paxton ICE warning AUSTIN – The well-respected Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown has let Austin know she is playing by her own rules. Texas Metro NewsMay 23, 2026
News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Abbott names HB 4211 and reminds Grand Prairie “religious discrimination” not permitted in Texas AUSTIN – The City of Grand Prairie just got a dose of Austin politics when Texas Governor Greg Abbott decided to weigh in on... Texas Metro NewsMay 19, 2026
News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Why Austin’s committee hearings matter leading up to 2027 AUSTIN – In January 2027, the 90th legislation session in Austin will be underway. Texas Metro NewsMay 8, 2026
News This Week in Austin: Will Austin politicians be open to a proposed local option to remove city operating taxes from primary homes? AUSTIN – The City of Ferris’ city manager Dr. Brooks Williams recently had an idea that is a worthy consideration. Texas Metro NewsApril 30, 2026
News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Patrick issues additional interim charges with hearings beginning this month AUSTIN – As the 90th legislative session draws near at the beginning of 2027, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued his additional 2026 interim... Texas Metro NewsApril 19, 2026
News This Week in Austin: Two runoff primaries for Texas AG reflect diverse options for November’s mid-terms Last week I talked about the Texas Senate seat that will be part of the mid-term elections in November. Texas Metro NewsApril 11, 2026
News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: November’s shuffle in Austin equals the candidate that will make it to D.C. AUSTIN – Let’s talk about power moves and the people who make them in Austin that will be changing very much come the November... Texas Metro NewsApril 5, 2026
News This Week in Austin: Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to help strengthen state workforce AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott launched a new Texas Jobs Council last week. Texas Metro NewsMarch 29, 2026
News This Week in Austin: Gov. Abbott to require health agencies to address cybersecurity threats by People’s Republic of China This Week in Austin: Gov. Abbott to require health agencies to address cybersecurity threats by People’s Republic of China Texas Metro NewsMarch 22, 2026
News THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Sharia Free Texas Caucus announced By Rita CookTexas Metro Newshttps://texasmetronews.com AUSTIN – When lawmakers return to Austin in January 2027 there will be a new caucus for consideration. In... Texas Metro NewsMarch 16, 2026