State decisions, traced back to Comal County
Texas laws, rules, funding, schools, roads, water, and statewide decisions—covered only when the records establish a concrete Comal County consequence.
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County services can seek grants covering up to 100% of the added cost of qualifying fleet replacements under a revised state program with about $28 million remaining.
1 min read · Source-linked reportingRead the reporting and receipts →
Recent state and Bulverde receipts increased, while the city’s fiscal 2027 presentation separately lists a sales-tax reduction without naming the comparison behind it.
2 min read · Verified records
A new state-federal partnership offers cybersecurity resources at no cost to water providers. NBU’s water and wastewater services create the local connection.
1 min read · Program announced
Texas has started designing a three-year bachelor’s framework due Dec. 31, while New Braunfels’ expanding Northeast Lakeview College campus gives the policy a concrete local stake.
2 min read · State planning started
Fair Oaks Ranch drivers have a funded next step at I-10, but the city says most broader FM 3351 widening remains unfunded and at least a decade away.
2 min read · Verified from state and city records
The comptroller announced $1.4 billion in August allocations, but its four category rows total about $1.448 billion while the published total row says $1.2 billion.
1 min read · Official table discrepancy
A new state employment report and a separate New Braunfels incentive receipt put statewide job growth beside a current local economic-development commitment.
1 min read · Verified agency records
Texas says 101,600 students have received first-year education-account awards; recipients have four weeks to opt in, while more than 100,000 students remain waitlisted.
1 min read · Verified official records
Comal County and local businesses can seek state help replacing eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with applications due Oct. 20 or when the money runs out.
1 min read · Applications open
The comptroller expects to identify the districts in the coming weeks and complete its report by Dec. 31.
2 min read · State review launched
Fair Oaks Ranch says stronger sales-tax receipts are lifting revenue above budget, giving the state overhaul a clear local connection.
1 min read · Announcement verified
Students in Alamo Colleges nursing and workforce courses can gain free learning materials under a new 2026–28 state award, though the notice does not identify whether New Braunfels courses are included.
2 min read · State award announced
The governor says proposed projects must disclose power demand, water plans, public aid and neighborhood effects—a statewide test tied to an issue already on Comal County’s formal record.
2 min read · State plan announced
TEA’s June 2 launch joined misconduct reports, investigations, certification actions and Do Not Hire Registry placements in one public tool.
2 min read · State tool available
Texas released 2026 A-F ratings after 24% of districts and campuses improved from 2025, opening a new comparison point for Comal ISD and New Braunfels ISD families.
2 min read · Ratings releasedCounty Watch separates scheduled decisions, active changes, and unresolved questions.
