Texas Government Insider
2025 Archive
Texas city approves $18 million to build a police station, remodel fire stations
The city of Fate will spend $17.7 million to build a police station and remodel two fire stations. Bids for designers will open in March 2025, with construction beginning later this year. Constructing the police station will cost $15.7 million. The two-story building...
Texas receives C-grade for infrastructure, falls short in water, transit and broadband sectors
Although Texas' infrastructure ranks better than many other states, it still requires significant state investment to ensure the well-being and security of its residents. That’s according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – the leading organization of...
Dr. Karen Molinar chosen as superintendent of Fort Worth ISD
The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for superintendent. Dr. Molinar was unanimously voted into the role Feb. 18, 2025. She has been operating as the district’s interim superintendent...
DART outlines $2 billion plan to modernize transit system
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will modernize its system to better address the region’s travel needs and demands. The DART Transform program will prioritize enhancing the customer experience with updated vehicles, better passenger facilities and increased resilience...
UT-Austin names Jim Davis as interim president
The University of Texas (UT) System has named Jim Davis as the interim president of UT-Austin, effective immediately. Before his selection as interim president, Davis was UT-Austin's chief operating officer (COO) since 2023. He has been with the institution since...
TAMU solicits designer for $28.3 million athletic player development center
Texas A&M University (TAMU) is seeking an architect to design a $28.3 million player development center at Blue Bell Park. Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2025. The project will enhance the university’s baseball stadium with new player development...
Pflugerville to begin $146M expansion of water treatment plant
The Pflugerville City Council approved a $146 million contract to expand the city's surface water treatment plant with construction set to begin in 2023 and an estimated completion in 2026. The plant upgrade will increase water capacity and address damage caused by...