O'Rourke, Abbott both speak with Texas mayors on the campaign trail
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Mail-in ballot application rejections at 50%, says Travis County Clerk
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially announces reelection campaign
Governor Greg Abbott announced his campaign for reelection on Saturday in Hidalgo County.
Governor Greg Abbott announced his campaign for reelection on Saturday in Hidalgo County.
Texas secretary of state defends ongoing 2020 election audit effort
Texas Secretary of State John Scott defended an ongoing audit of the state's 2020 election results, despite the first phase finding no irregularities or wrongdoing in four major counties.
Texas Secretary of State John Scott defended an ongoing audit of the state's 2020 election results, despite the first phase finding no irregularities or wrongdoing in four major counties.
Texas to sue over vaccine mandate for National Guard after requesting federal aid
In a letter, Abbott stated “As long as I am your commander-in-chief, I will not tolerate efforts to compel receipt of a COVID19 vaccine.”
In a letter, Abbott stated “As long as I am your commander-in-chief, I will not tolerate efforts to compel receipt of a COVID19 vaccine.”
The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Texas attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute election cases, state's highest criminal court rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lost a major bragging point -- he can no longer prosecute most voter fraud cases.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lost a major bragging point -- he can no longer prosecute most voter fraud cases.
Democrat Matthew Dowd drops out of Texas Lieutenant Governor race
Dodd said he's dropping out because he sees a growing diversity in candidates for the office and that he doesn't want to stand in the way of new diverse leadership.
Dodd said he's dropping out because he sees a growing diversity in candidates for the office and that he doesn't want to stand in the way of new diverse leadership.
DOJ sues Texas over new redistricting maps, says plans discriminate against minority voters
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
North Texan accused of assaulting officers with flags during U.S. Capitol riot running for office
A North Texas man who is facing federal charges of assaulting police officers during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is running for office as a Republican.
A North Texas man who is facing federal charges of assaulting police officers during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is running for office as a Republican.
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new redistricting maps were approved by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, not everyone believes the redistricting map properly represents Texas.
Beto O'Rourke raises $2 million in first 24 hours of gubernatorial campaign
Beto O'Rourke's campaign called it a record "for any Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the first 24 hours" of a campaign.
Beto O'Rourke's campaign called it a record "for any Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the first 24 hours" of a campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.