Louie Gohmert running against Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, announced he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton, in the already crowded primary.

Beto O’Rourke holds campaign kickoff event in Dallas

Beto O’Rourke was in Dallas Sunday as he tours the state kicking off his campaign for Texas governor.

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson to retire after decades in Congress

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announced Saturday that she is not running for re-election and will retire after her current term.

Voting rights advocates sue Abbott over redistricting maps

The new redistricting maps were approved by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, not everyone believes the redistricting map properly represents Texas.

Beto O’Rourke kicks off gubernatorial campaign in San Antonio

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke is traveling across the state to build support for his campaign. His first stop was in San Antonio.

Democrat Michelle Beckley running for lieutenant governor

A state representative from North Texas says she's running in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.

Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022

Former Texas congressman and failed senate and presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is running for governor. The El Paso Democrat kicked off his campaign Monday morning.

Gov. Abbott orders TEA criminal investigation into 'pornographic' materials in schools

Earlier this week, the governor asked the TEA to come up with standards for pornography or obscene content. But the governor said this investigation is more immediate. Organizations representing teachers, meanwhile, say it’s playing politics with our children’s education.

Federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools

The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Poll shows Greg Abbott with 9-point lead over Beto O'Rourke in potential matchup

As we head into the final stretch of the year, political eyes are set on 2022 and the race for governor in Texas. A new poll on the Texas governor's race shows incumbent Republican Greg Abbott with a strong lead over potential Democrat candidate Beto O'Rourke in a potential matchup.

Texas suing Biden administration over business vaccine mandate

Texas has joined a growing list of Republican states suing the Biden administration over its vaccine mandate for businesses.

Justice Department sues Texas over new voting restrictions

The lawsuit itself was expected. What is noteworthy is that the lawsuit is narrowly crafted, targeting specific aspects of the new law.

GOP candidate Allen West admits to 'flicking' off man's mask during DFW Airport altercation

"You need to respect me as an individual and my decisions and do not verbally accost me or assault me and call me out and names," he said. "First of all, you need to know that I have the right to make those decisions about my body.”

Texas farmer rides tractor to Austin to talk about farming regulations

James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.

Dems question legality of Gov. Abbott’s use of state resources on border crisis

Some Democrats say Governor Greg Abbott’s strategy of using state resources to tackle the border crisis may be unconstitutional. They sent a letter demanding a federal investigation. The move is the latest in a back and forth between the state and the Biden administration over how to tackle illegal crossings at the border.

Restrictions on transgender student athletes’ participation in school sports signed into law by Gov. Abbott

Texas’ transgender student-athletes will be restricted from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender identity under a bill Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.