Texas Municipal Courts Education Center

09/03/2026

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-tighten-oversight-on-e-moto-vehicles/

Austin Police are tightening enforcement and education when it comes to high-powered electric vehicles, specifically electric motorcycles.

09/03/2026

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/09/02/san-antonio-will-attempt-to-put-a-permanent-end-to-some-homeless-camps-in-decommissioning-pilot-program/

The city participates in more than 1,300 camp cleanups, which it calls “abatements,” each year. But there are more than 30 sites the city regularly clears out as people return again and again.

09/02/2026

https://www.jalopnik.com/2249644/tiger-woods-loses-drivers-license-5-years-dui-crash/

Woods struck a plea deal that would see him convicted of reckless driving and refusal to submit a lawful test; a no-contest plea, not an admission of guilt.

08/30/2026

https://www.scrippsnews.com/business/auto/green-lights-for-good-drivers-a-new-approach-to-traffic-safety

Cities are testing “rest in red” traffic systems that slow speeding drivers and improve safety on dangerous roads.

08/29/2026

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/08/28/texas-greg-abbott-flock-cameras-order-state-money/

The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.

08/29/2026

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-laws-taking-effect-sept-1-solar-sales-electronics-repair-gold-currency

New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.

08/28/2026

Closing out Academic Year 2026 with the Institute for Court Management (ICM) Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts course, part of ICM’s Certified Court Manager (CCM) program.

TMCEC was pleased to partner with the National Center for State Courts to bring court professionals from across Texas to Austin for three days of learning, discussion, and reflection about the role of courts and the responsibilities of those who serve them. We were especially pleased to have longtime court administrator, educator, and former NACM President Jude Del Preore with us as faculty.

A fitting way to close out another academic year and recognize the court professionals who continue to invest in their own professional development and in the courts they serve.

08/28/2026

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-alert-person-riding-scooter-on-mopac-dies-in-crash/

On Thursday, Austin Police identified the person who died while riding a scooter on MoPac.

08/26/2026

Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/meta-social-media-trial-settlement.html

08/21/2026

Connecticut judge says plaintiff hid messages for AI in court filings -

A state judge in Connecticut said a plaintiff in a case before him included “hidden text” in court filings meant to serve as instructions to any AI system reviewing the documents.