Texas Lt. Governor details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus.
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus.
Houston FD collective bargaining, backpay issue goes before TX Supreme Court
This dispute over fair pay has been festering for half a decade. It's taken five long years but Houston firefighters finally got their day before the state's highest court.
This dispute over fair pay has been festering for half a decade. It's taken five long years but Houston firefighters finally got their day before the state's highest court.
Congressman Al Green provides update on status of Jaime Avalos retention in Mexico
Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference to provide important updates on his meeting with Avalos and efforts to bring him home.
Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference to provide important updates on his meeting with Avalos and efforts to bring him home.
TX Supreme Court says Harris County can include 2,100 late-cast ballots in certifying midterm election results
The court also told Harris County to determine whether those ballots cast during an extended hour of voting would decide the outcome of any races.
The court also told Harris County to determine whether those ballots cast during an extended hour of voting would decide the outcome of any races.
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt talks prospect of property tax relief, $27 billion state surplus
Harris County was faced with another election integrity debacle just two months ahead of an important legislative session. Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the prospect of property tax relief and what could be done with the $27 billion state surplus.
Harris County was faced with another election integrity debacle just two months ahead of an important legislative session. Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the prospect of property tax relief and what could be done with the $27 billion state surplus.
Texas House Speaker advocates investing massive state surplus in infrastructure
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
Migrants arrive in Philadelphia: Families travel 28 hours on bus sent from Texas
A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.
A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.
Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County
It's been a week since Election Day, but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election.
It's been a week since Election Day, but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election.
Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County's 2022 midterm elections
“Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened,” Gov. Abbott said in part of a press release statement. "Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted."
“Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened,” Gov. Abbott said in part of a press release statement. "Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted."
Investigation into Zuckerberg-back CTCL could show violations of state laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL) as part of an investigation to determine whether the nonprofit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from Covid-19 while instead using the funds to support partisan electioneering efforts or election oversight roles normally left to state and local officials.
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL) as part of an investigation to determine whether the nonprofit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from Covid-19 while instead using the funds to support partisan electioneering efforts or election oversight roles normally left to state and local officials.
Harris County continuing to examine Election Day issues during 2022 midterms
From delayed openings to reports of machines malfunctioning and paper shortages, Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum said officials will be assessing all those issues once they're done tabulating election results.
From delayed openings to reports of machines malfunctioning and paper shortages, Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum said officials will be assessing all those issues once they're done tabulating election results.
How 2022 midterm election results will affect Harris Co. Commissioner’s Court
By expanding their control over Harris County government this midterm - Lina Hidalgo and democrats cleared away a huge barrier to many of the programs they aspire to provide.
By expanding their control over Harris County government this midterm - Lina Hidalgo and democrats cleared away a huge barrier to many of the programs they aspire to provide.
Dan Patrick re-elected for third term as Texas Lt. Governor, defeating Mike Collier
This will be Patrick's third term, he has served as lieutenant governor since Jan 20, 2015.
This will be Patrick's third term, he has served as lieutenant governor since Jan 20, 2015.
Ken Paxton re-elected Attorney General of Texas, defeating Rochelle Garza
Republican Ken Paxton has been reelected for his third term as Attorney General of Texas, beating out Democrat Rochelle Garza.
Republican Ken Paxton has been reelected for his third term as Attorney General of Texas, beating out Democrat Rochelle Garza.
Morgan Luttrell elected US House Representative for Texas's 8th District
Republican Morgan Luttrell has won the election for U.S. House Representative in Texas District 8.
Republican Morgan Luttrell has won the election for U.S. House Representative in Texas District 8.
Al Green holds on as U.S. House Representative for Texas's 9th District
Democrat Al Green has won re-election for U.S. House Representative for District 9 in Texas.
Democrat Al Green has won re-election for U.S. House Representative for District 9 in Texas.
Lizzie Fletcher re-elected U.S. House Representative for Texas's 7th District
Democrat Lizzie Fletcher was re-elected into the U.S. House of Representatives for District 7 in Texas.
Democrat Lizzie Fletcher was re-elected into the U.S. House of Representatives for District 7 in Texas.
Brian Babin re-elected US House Representative for 36th District of Texas
Republican incumbent Brian Babin has been elected to another term in District 36.
Republican incumbent Brian Babin has been elected to another term in District 36.
Dan Crenshaw re-elected US House Representative for Texas's 2nd District
Republican Dan Crenshaw will continue to be the U.S. House Representative for District 2 in Texas after winning re-election in the 2022 midterms.
Republican Dan Crenshaw will continue to be the U.S. House Representative for District 2 in Texas after winning re-election in the 2022 midterms.
Wesley Hunt wins election for US House Representative for Texas's new 38th District
Republican Wesley Hunt has won the election for U.S. House Representative of District 38 in Texas, a newly created state district.
Republican Wesley Hunt has won the election for U.S. House Representative of District 38 in Texas, a newly created state district.