Texas Politics

History was made in Pasadena, where District C Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero was sworn in ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, replacing 30-year incumbent, Don Harrison.

Allred also transferred $2.4 million from his House campaign account, giving him $8.6 million in total receipts through the end of June.

Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.

The bill has been criticized by local officials and advocates for local control, who argue that it would give the state government too much power to override local laws. They also argue that the bill would harm local economies and communities by preventing cities from enacting regulations that are tailored to their specific needs.

North Texas Congressman Colin Allred is leaving his Democrat friendly seat in the House of Representatives to challenge Ted Cruz for the Senate.

With surprise "entries" and just as surprising "exits", the dynamics of the Houston Mayor's race shifted once again this week with Amanda Edwards altering political course.

Angela Paxton, the wife of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, will not be allowed to cast a vote in the impeachment trial that could lead to her husband's permanent removal from office.

The impeachment trial for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will begin on September 5, and he will be required to appear in person.

Drunk drivers involved in deadly accidents must now pay monthly support to children of adult victims.

The Texas Senate delivered what they hope will be a stalemate-busting bid to deliver their constituents historic relief from taxation.

"As a member of the Senate, I hold these obligations sacred," Sen. Paxton said in part. "And I will carry out my duties, not because it is easy, but because the Constitution demands it and because my constituents."

In a surprising announcement, long-time Houston Council Member Michael Kubosh has declared his withdrawal from the City of Houston Controller's race due to health reasons.

Former at-large Houston city council member Amanda Edwards has dropped out of the Houston mayor's race and announced a bid for the U.S. Representative of Houston’s 18th Congressional District seat held by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee since 1995.

On tonight's edition of Texas, The Issue Is: we speak with Congressman Randy Weber, who like most of Texas Republican delegation, is hanging tough with Donald Trump despite mounting criminal charges the former president faces.

Governor Greg Abbott signs House Bill 2127, known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act empowering the state to override local governments.

More legal challenges are on the way for suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton.