Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush despite facing a slew of legal problems.

Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers

Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.

Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg warns Judge Lina Hidalgo about misstatements, hiding evidence

Harris County's top prosecutor Kim Ogg effectively counter-punching Judge Lina Hidalgo's claim that she and her staff are being corruptly targeted by a corruption probe.

Hotly contested House District runoff likely to be close

Just five days now until the May 24th run-off election and the closely watched democratic battle to succeed longtime state lawmaker Garnet Coleman. FOX 26 Political Reporter spoke with both contenders.

Bush: Cloud of criminality over Paxton in Texas AG race

Grandson of one President, nephew of another, George P. Bush is looking to persuade Texans he will be a better top lawyer for the Lone Star State than the controversial incumbent, Ken Paxton.

Ken Paxton, George P. Bush to face off in primary runoffs for attorney general

There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.

Texas primary runoff election: Early voting now underway

Early voting in Texas primary runoff election is now underway. Take a look at the statewide races on the ballot.

Cleveland mayor caught on tape cursing, threatening city manager

"You are a [sic] (expletive) if you think I’m going to sit here and let you run this City," said Mayor Richard Boyett after entering the office of City Manager Stacy Williams.

Beto O'Rourke holds Texas Rally for Abortion Rights in Houston

Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.

'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews

"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.

With reversal looming, Texas Democrats vow defense of abortion rights

From those in Texas who have fought the hardest and longest for choice, the leaked opinion telegraphing a potential reversal of Roe versus Wade has triggered absolute fury.

Prominent Texas GOP icon Dr. Wally Wilkerson passes away

News of Dr. Wilkerson's passing came via Twitter by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who called the former Montgomery County Party Chairman "an extraordinary icon."

Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild

O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.

GOP activist Dr. Steven Hotze arraigned on felony charges amid bogus voter fraud investigation

Dr. Hotze’s attorneys have called the investigation a purely political prosecution, but at least one legal expert believes there’s a so-called smoking gun that could persuade a jury to convict.

In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.