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: The Issue Is - Jasmine Crockett, Beth Van Duyne join the show
The "Texas Trio" has all the latest Texas politics news including interviews with Jasmine Crockett and Beth Van Duyne.
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.
Texas Proposition 17 results: Voters pass amendment adding property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas Proposition 5 results: Amendment passed to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
Texas Proposition 8 results: Voters pass amendment on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texas Proposition 4 results: Voters opt to dedicate $20 billion in taxes to water fund
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texas Proposition 3 results: Voters opt to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texas Proposition 7 results: Increase in homestead exemptions for surviving spouses of veterans
Surviving spouses of Texas veterans that died from a service-connected illness approved a larger break on their homestead exemption.
Texas Proposition 12 results: Voters pass amendment aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas Proposition 14 results: Voters approve amendment to create dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texas Proposition 9 results: Businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texas Proposition 13 results: Voters pass amendment aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas Proposition 10 results: Voters approve amendment to lower property taxes on homes destroyed by fires
Texas homeowners who experienced a fire that destroyed their home will now see a reduction in their property taxes if they restore their home.
Texas Proposition 1 results: Texans vote to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.