Texas voters approve amendment to lower property taxes on homes destroyed by fires
Texas homeowners who experienced a fire that destroyed their home will now see a reduction in their property taxes if they restore their home.
Texas homeowners who experienced a fire that destroyed their home will now see a reduction in their property taxes if they restore their home.
Increase in Texas homestead exemptions for surviving spouses of veterans approved
Surviving spouses of Texas veterans that died from a service-connected illness approved a larger break on their homestead exemption.
Surviving spouses of Texas veterans that died from a service-connected illness approved a larger break on their homestead exemption.
Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Election Day: What to know before you vote on Tuesday
Texans can vote on Tuesday on 17 state constitutional amendments, as well as various local leaders and propositions.
Texans can vote on Tuesday on 17 state constitutional amendments, as well as various local leaders and propositions.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett considers bid for U.S. Senate
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
'Anti-Academic Freedom' Criticism | Texas: The Issue Is
In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says the anti-woke reformation will pay dividends in the long run.
In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says the anti-woke reformation will pay dividends in the long run.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
Texas congressman says he'll refuse paycheck during government shutdown
Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
Texas law requiring book ratings is unconstitutional, federal judge says
A Texas law that would require booksellers and publishers to rate their books based on sexual content and references was declared unconstitutional in federal court.
A Texas law that would require booksellers and publishers to rate their books based on sexual content and references was declared unconstitutional in federal court.
Hinojosa's campaign to replace Abbott | Texas: The Issue Is
There's a new contender in the fight to lead Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from Austin, is looking to push Greg Abbott out of his job. She sat down with Rudy Koski to talk about her priorities.
There's a new contender in the fight to lead Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from Austin, is looking to push Greg Abbott out of his job. She sat down with Rudy Koski to talk about her priorities.
Oak Lawn church defies governor's crosswalk order by painting Pride steps
The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.
The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.
These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
Early voting begins in Texas: What you need to know
Early voting is open in Texas and there is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution.
Early voting is open in Texas and there is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution.
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Governor Abbott to deploy National Guard to Austin ahead of 'No Kings' protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Texas AG Paxton accuses UNT of ignoring 'left-wing extremism' after Charlie Kirk's death
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
State Sen Roland Gutierrez enters primary for US Senate
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.