Texas Government Insider

Published: Fri, 10/03/25

Updated: Sun, 10/05/25

Public safety drives nationwide spending surge for municipalities

by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

Public safety construction is surging nationwide, with billions of dollars dedicated to new facility projects.

State reshapes Texas Workforce Commission with new appointments

The Texas Workforce Commission is restructuring its leadership, naming a new chairman and appointing a new commissioner representing the public through 2031.

Texas Water Development Board gains new leadership

The governor recently appointed new members to lead the state's water efforts and flood strategies.

State shuffles leadership at TCEQ

A new appointment has been made to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, shifting leadership to a returning TCEQ veteran.

University of Texas is offered preferential funding treatment by Trump Administration

The Trump administration has issued a 10-point compact to the University of Texas, to adopt new policies in exchange for preferred federal funding access.

College Station mulls P3 for multipurpose arena, mixed-use development

College Station is considering a public-private partnerships with Texas A&M and regional partners to redevelop Hensel Park into a mixed-use development featuring a new arena.

CPA publishes online tool consolidating Texas economic, demographic statistics

The Texas Comptroller released an interactive dashboard that centralizes 10 years of state, county and regional economic and demographic data for public use.

Austin-San Antonio joins nationwide accelerator for climate resilience

The Austin-San Antonio region has been selected as the newest hub for the climate resilience program, a two-year initiative tackling Texas’ escalating climate threats.

SEC clears Dallas-based stock exchange for launch

The SEC has approved the Texas Stock Exchange, clearing the way for its 2026 launch.

Stacia Haynie

President

Midwestern State University

McLendon-Chisholm selects new city manager

Fabrice Kabona has been hired to lead the city of McLendon-Chisholm as the next city manager.

After an extensive interview and hiring process, the city chose to bring on the public sector veteran. Kabona, who most recently served as city manager in Madisonville, will bring over 12 years' experience in municipal management.

Uvalde names tenured public servant as city manager

Joe Cardenas has been approved unanimously to serve as Uvalde's next city manager.

Cardenas has been with the city for nearly 30 years, serving in variety of roles in his tenure. He will now assume and lead the city's administrative efforts following the departure of Vince DiPiazza.

TABC finds new chair following appointment

Robert Eckels has been appointed as the next chair of the commission for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

For a term expiring in November 2027, Eckels will oversee and supervise many aspects of the commission, which regulates all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. He will bring years of experience as an attorney to the role.

Abilene says goodbye to historic deputy city manager

Mindy Patterson has announced she will step down from the city manager role with Abilene.

Patterson, the first woman deputy city manager in city history, has served the city in various capacities for over 30 years. An Abilene native, she began her career as an accountant before serving as Abilene City Manager following Robert Hanna's departure.

Governor's Appointments (Sept. 27-Oct. 3):

State Board of Pharmacy

Stacy Hightower - Aubrey

Donald "Donnie" Lewis - Athens

Donna Montemayor - San Antonio

Richard "Rick" Tisch - Spring

Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors

Brett Flagg - Frisco (reappointed)

Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors

Amber Batson - Tomball

Dan Syphrett - Stowell

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