Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Buc-ee's ICE donation rumors: Here's what the iconic Texas company says
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Christian Menefee swears in for Texas' 18th District
Christian Menefee is officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 18th District, restoring Houston’s voice in Congress after the seat sat vacant for 334 days.
Christian Menefee is officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 18th District, restoring Houston’s voice in Congress after the seat sat vacant for 334 days.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Texas Dem who said God is ‘nonbinary’ now says atheists are more ‘Christ-like’ than Christian colleagues
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
Texas' 18 Congressional District election results: Christian Menefee wins runoff
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Houston election: Texas' 18th Congressional District runoff Saturday
A special runoff election is being held Saturday to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District. Houston-area voters will decide between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's what you need to know.
A special runoff election is being held Saturday to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District. Houston-area voters will decide between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's what you need to know.
Sharia Law, property taxes headline Texas Senate leader's priorities for next session
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas senate race: Talarico, Crockett in dead heat, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.
Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.
Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.
Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.