Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.

Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging

Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.

Texas leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Texas lawmakers are lighting up social media with opinions about the fatal shooting of a woman in a car in Minneapolis by an ICE officer on Wednesday morning.

Andrew White drops from Texas governor race, endorses Gina Hinojosa

White cited troubles raising the necessary funds to run a successful campaign, saying it was more responsible to move aside and support the overall Democratic cause of removing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott from office.

Texas sheriffs to work with ICE | What's Your Point?
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A new law went into effect on New Year's Day requiring all Texas sheriffs to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by serving federal immigration warrants at local jails.

Texas leaders react to US strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

Texas officials on the Republican side of the aisle generally agree that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and the Trump Administration's decision was warranted, while Democrats are concerned that Trump overstepped his role in authorizing the strike without consulting Congress.

Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules

The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.

The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025

Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.

2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors. 

SB 38: How a new property rights law changes the game for Texas renters

Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8

Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.

Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge

The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.

Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.

Texas: The Issue Is - Dec. 21, 2025
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On this episode of "Texas: The Issue Is", Republican Candidate for Texas Attorney General, State Senator Mayes Middleton talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan. Also, Dallas County GOP Chairman Allen West joins the show. 

Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?

Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.