Effective November 16, 2025, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending will implement changes to the licensing requirements for military service members, veterans, and spouses under 7 Texas Administrative Code Section 55.110. The department announced that these amendments have been adopted and will be reflected on the Texas Secretary of State website beginning on that date.
The public can review the adopted rules notice in the Texas Register published on November 7, 2025.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated Business Trends and Outlook Survey data featuring new insights into business adoption of artificial intelligence across industries nationwide as of May 7. The survey provides regular updates on key economic indicators.
The U.S. Census Bureau will grant qualified media early access to new population and housing estimates under an embargo beginning May 12. Information remains confidential until its public release on May 14.
The Texas Education Agency has appointed a new Board of Managers and superintendent for Beaumont Independent School District following ongoing academic challenges. Sandi Massey begins as interim superintendent while seven local leaders take seats on the temporary board.
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