Texas lawmakers discuss whether New Mexico counties could join the state
Could a portion of New Mexico be absorbed by Texas? While it may be unlikely, the Texas Attorney General's Office told state lawmakers it was possible during a hearing of the House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight.
Could a portion of New Mexico be absorbed by Texas? While it may be unlikely, the Texas Attorney General's Office told state lawmakers it was possible during a hearing of the House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight.
Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Texas Gov.
Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in Fox News poll
A new poll from Fox News shows Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas.
A new poll from Fox News shows Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas.
Permanent daylight savings change 'dead as disco' — at least for now
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
Trump touts economic growth, reinforces support for Paxton during Denton visit
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Texans can now apply for a handgun license through new state website
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched RSD Connect Thursday. The system replaces the state's previous handgun licensing platform and allows users to apply for a license to carry and check the status of the application.
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched RSD Connect Thursday. The system replaces the state's previous handgun licensing platform and allows users to apply for a license to carry and check the status of the application.
DOJ files ethics complaint against 7 federal judges
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
Texas AG opens probe into American Bar Association's accreditation practices
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the American Bar Association’s accreditation of law schools.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation into the American Bar Association’s accreditation of law schools.
Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom
Data centers have become a major talking point as their growth continues to expand across Texas, sparking debate surrounding who should have the final say in their regulation and what should be regulated.
Data centers have become a major talking point as their growth continues to expand across Texas, sparking debate surrounding who should have the final say in their regulation and what should be regulated.
Texas says delayed voter registrations will be processed in time
The Texas Secretary of State's Office said voter registrations submitted through the state Department of Public Safety will be processed in time to vote in November's election despite a backlog of applications from the agency.
The Texas Secretary of State's Office said voter registrations submitted through the state Department of Public Safety will be processed in time to vote in November's election despite a backlog of applications from the agency.
In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.
Trump says he's sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans: Here's why
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.