Today, Jim Davis was inaugurated as the University’s 31st president. In his inaugural State of the University Address, he shared a vision focused on trust, discovery and excellence. The UT Tower will shine with “31” tonight in celebration of this historic moment. To learn

Approximately one-third of homes with children have at least one firearm. Through our 90 Days of Safety campaign, Texas DPS is reminding Texans that while talking with others about safe gun storage may feel uncomfortable, it is an important step to take to keep your family safe.

Interesting story from Ken Herman about a young boy who sold The Rag on the drag back in the day. statesman.com/story/news/201… Austin Statesman #txlege

.@JamesTalarico: I don’t see politics as left versus right anymore. Billionaires are using their wealth to rig our political system. They own the media and they own politicians in both political parties. They’re using that wealth to divide us, and I think people are tired of

"'we wore them in practice and we know they help. So why are we taking them off the day of the game? The only answer would be that it doesn't look cool to have it.' For the 2024-25 school yr UIL reported 5,265 student-athlete concussions in Class 6A schools thru April 1, 2025."

🚨LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the much needed rain rolling into the Austin area, we are moving Saturday’s town hall from The Hive to the Dittmar Recreation Center (1009 W Dittmar Rd). We hope you’ll join us at 10:30 on 10/25 for our last town hall! -TH

“Medical associations such as American Academy of Pediatrics have raised concerns about any policies or bans that interfere in the physician-patient relationship, including for gender-affirming care. AAP president Dr. Susan Kressly said ‘bypassing medical expertise’ is dangerous to children.”

Parked cars are the most common source of stolen guns. That’s why — as we continue our 90 Days of Safety campaign — Texas DPS is reminding Texans that safe gun practices are important wherever you keep your gun. If you plan to store your firearm in your vehicle, follow these simple

Started my birthday w/ my 3d town hall, and so grateful to HD48 constituents who came out to discuss #txlege actions. Then attended memorial service for my beloved UT Austin Nursing School Dean Billye Brown. And then voted. Ending w/ bday dinner w/ perfect grandkids. Great day!

Thanks to all for the bday wishes! Finally got in my annual 10 mile bday run today. Ok, maybe more of a walk/run these days, which just takes longer, but 10 miles nonetheless. #txlege

BREAKING: More than 100 Texas elected officials have endorsed our campaign for the US Senate. I’m proud to have the trust and support of community leaders from every region in our state.  From El Paso to Beaumont, Texans are uniting to take on this broken political system.

Last week, the City of Austin began a multi-week, large-scale effort focused on connecting people to resources and ensuring encampment areas are safely cleared and public spaces are restored responsibly and sustainably. Our Homeless Strategy Office put together this coordinated

Inbox: House State Affairs will meet on Monday next week to hear invited testimony on wildfire preparedness. #txlege

Austin Public Health has confirmed five cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, at Lamar Middle School this year. Those cases involve unrelated students from various grades and classes. kut.org/health/2025-10…

Don’t know who needs to hear this, but Historically Underutilized Biz pgm is NOT a set aside pgm. It’s a pgm that simply requires that the RFP or bid be exposed to HUB bizs and them given the opportunity to bid. still have to be the lowest bidder & meet all requirements to win.

If this happens, it will be inconsistent with past practice. Definitely something to follow.

The DFW Business Council has issued a statement on the Acting Comptroller’s action on Historically Underutilized Business Certification. #txlege

A tax increase is a tax increase, but campaigns against the proposition have overinflated the impact on taxpayers. This calculator can help you see how your bill would be affected if Prop Q passes. kut.org/politics/2025-…

A New York judge tossed Texas AG Ken Paxton’s attempt to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor in that state accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman here. The suit was an early test of New York’s “shield law.”bit.ly/4oF2suo

"All but 10% of restaurants were seeing costs increase as a result of tariffs. Restaurants in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods are seeing a direct impact on sales & traffic as a result of the immigration enforcement crackdown," Texas Restaurant Association. tinyurl.com/m5rnrwky Feh.org