Texas Proposition 11 results: Voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners
Texas senior and disabled homeowners will see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters are on track to pass Proposition 11.
Texas Proposition 16 results: Voters approve amendment which prohibits noncitizens from voting
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas Proposition 15 results: Voters approve amendment adding language to parental rights laws
Texas voters appeared to approve Proposition 15, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Proposition 3: Texans will decide if bond should be denied for defendants charged with certain crimes
Proposition 3 would allow judges to deny bond to defendants charged with certain violent or sexual offenses.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett considers bid for U.S. Senate
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Texas: The Issue Is: Andrew White on race for Texas governor; Sen. Ted Cruz on shutdown
On this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is," the "Texas Trio" have the latest Texas politics news.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
Texas: The Issue Is: SB 37; Abbott homeless initiatives
On this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is," the "Texas Trio" have the latest Texas politics news
These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Texas AG Paxton accuses UNT of ignoring 'left-wing extremism' after Charlie Kirk's death
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Rep. Hunt talks focusing on issues, a Closer Look at Texas' School Choice program
On this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is," the "Texas Trio" have the latest Texas politics news including a discussion with Rep. Hunt about focusing on issues and a closer look at Texas' School Choice Program. That and much more!
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election
The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.