Texas Government Insider

Published: Fri, 10/10/25

Updated: Sun, 10/12/25

Billions in bond approvals signal upcoming contracting opportunities

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

Bond funding is powering billions in projects nationwide, from new schools to transportation upgrades, creating new opportunities for public-private collaboration.

Fort Worth initiates new year under $4.3B budget

Fort Worth has adopted a new budget with $4.3 billion in operations and capital projects.

New leadership guides statewide energy efforts at ERCOT

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a new leader to the Texas Energy Reliability Council to lead statewide energy improvement efforts.

Texas transportation commissioners greenlight airport, highway projects

The Texas Transportation Commission has recapped several vital projects and awarded funding, including airport grants and millions in transportation projects.

NCTCOG announces combined $75M NOFO for EV vehicles, charging infrastructure

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has announced a new call for projects, seeking to develop new infrastructure for electric and zero-emissions vehicles.

Higher Education Coordinating Board secures new leaders

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has gained new leadership under new appointments from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Austin approves $46M in affordable housing funding

Austin approved $46 million for housing projects across five districts to expand and preserve low-income housing solutions.

TWDB approves $30M for water, wastewater projects

TWDB recently approved $30 million in new water and wastewater projects for three municipalities.

J. Kevin Ward

General Manager

Trinity River Authority

Austin selects tenured city leader as homelessness strategist

Chris Anderson has been named the deputy director for Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations.

Anderson will oversee four critical departments functions, including policy and planning, street outreach, public space management and shelter operations. He will bring nearly 20 years of experience with the city in various capacities to the role.

Taylor announces new director for human services

LaShon Gros has been announced as the next human resources director for the city of Taylor.

Bring years of experience with the city, Gros will primarily guide the modernization of the human resources department. department, an effort that has since earned the department multiple awards. She holds several degrees that support her future work from Columbia Southern University.

San Antonio names new director for public works

Juan Ayala has been appointed as the next director for public works for the city of San Antonio.

Appointed by City Manager Erik Walsh, Ayala will guide the city's efforts to improve public facilities and services. Ayala, a retired Marine Corps major general and previous director of military and veteran affairs, will bring decades of experience to the role.

New leadership to guide Taylor's parks and recreation

Tyler Bybee has been announced as the next director for parks and recreation for the city of Taylor.

Bybee joined the parks and recreation team in 2021, and now, will guide future efforts to modernize and improve essential services for residents. He previous work for the city of Leander, Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, Texas Tech University, the City of Lubbock and the Boys and Girls Club of San Angelo.