Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Cornyn moves to honor Trump with Highway 287 renaming bill
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
Chip Roy proposes death penalty for drug dealers responsible for fentanyl deaths
Texas congressman Chip Roy introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for anyone who distributes fentanyl or other drugs mixed with fentanyl that results in a person's death.
Texas congressman Chip Roy introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for anyone who distributes fentanyl or other drugs mixed with fentanyl that results in a person's death.
Bernie Sanders to headline Texas Democratic Convention
Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline this year's Texas Democratic Convention, the party announced Tuesday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline this year's Texas Democratic Convention, the party announced Tuesday.
Talarico urges Cornyn to back federal gas tax suspension as Trump 'voices' support
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in the race.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in the race.
Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city funding
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods
Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.
Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas summer camps face potential closures over strict new safety regulations
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
‘Thankful’: Texas leaders react to Camp Mystic closing for 2026 season
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.



















