Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

Texas lawmakers ask Trump for priority when reimbursing border security efforts

After President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.

How every Texas House member voted on reopening the government

Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).

Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death

Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.

Texas AG Paxton sues Harris County over $1.3M funding to immigrant groups

The suit alleges Harris County illegally spent more than $1.3 million to fund private organizations that provide legal aid to migrants facing deportation.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.