Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
Texas: The Issue Is - Colin Allred discusses several topics, including his race against Ted Cruz
Dallas Congressman Colin Allred has an uphill climb to flip Texas blue, but he said he is ready to call out Sen. Ted Cruz for not working in the best interest of Texans.
Texas: The Issue Is - Colin Allred on race against Ted Cruz
Representative Colin Allred, who is running for Senate, talks about his race with Ted Cruz.
In effort to clarify abortion law, Texas Medical Board defines 'medical emergency'
The Texas Medical Board has proposed a general definition for emergency medical exemptions to the state’s strict new abortion ban.
Tom Oliverson announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakership
State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a surprise challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas migrant law once again
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Texas can enforce its SB4 border law, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments on the merits of the law temporarily blocked it again.
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants at border
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas on Tuesday to begin enforcing a law that gives local police power to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.
SB4: Supreme Court extends pause on Texas immigration law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The law would give police the ability to arrest and detain migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. and empower judges to direct those people to be taken back to a border crossing.
Texas: The Issue Is - Ted Cruz on Allred, Border
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discusses his Democratic opponent, Colin Allred, the current state of the Texas-Mexico border and what the future holds for the Senate leadership in the state.
Texas Medical Board to clarify when medical exceptions can be made to state's abortion law
The Texas Medical Board will discuss language to clarify when a doctor can step in and not violate the state’s strict abortion law. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court called on the board to provide clarification during the Kate Cox case.
Gov. Abbott helps oust anti-voucher incumbents from Texas House
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
Julie Johnson wins primary in race to claim Congressman Colin Allred's old seat
If Johnson wins in the reliably blue District 32, she will be the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress in Texas history.
Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.
Most Abbott-backed candidates win over Paxton-backed candidates
Gov. Abbott endorsed mainly incumbents who supported his school voucher plan. Many of them also voted in favor of Paxton’s impeachment. Paxton, in turn, supported several challengers.
Gov. Abbott’s school voucher plan receives election day boost
The results of Tuesday night’s primaries will make it more likely that a school voucher plan will become law in Texas soon.
Mitch Little, Ken Paxton's impeachment lawyer, wins Texas House District 65 primary
Mitch Little, a lawyer who defended Texas attorney general Ken Paxton during last year's impeachment trial, will be the Republican candidate in this November's House District 65 race.
Brandon Gill, son-in-law of conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, wins U.S. House District 26 primary
The son-in-law of a conservative filmmaker will be the Republican candidate on the ballot to replace longtime Congressman Michael Burgess.
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach withstands challenge from Paxton-backed Daren Meis for Texas House seat
State Rep. Jeff Leach has claimed victory in the Texas House District 67 race, withstanding a challenge from businessman Daren Meis.
Justin Holland, Katrina Pierson race for Texas House District 33 headed to runoff
State Rep. Justin Holland and former Trump campaign official Katrina Pierson are headed to a runoff in the Texas House District 33 race.
Colin Allred, Dallas Congressman and ex-NFL linebacker, looks to tackle his biggest challenge yet: Ted Cruz
No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in 30 years. Dallas Congressman Colin Allred is looking to change that this November when he takes on Ted Cruz.