Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts pandemic recovery success in State of the State address
The governor focused on the pandemic successes in Texas. While there have been issues along the way and more than 36,000 deaths, Abbott said things are moving in the right direction.
The governor focused on the pandemic successes in Texas. While there have been issues along the way and more than 36,000 deaths, Abbott said things are moving in the right direction.
Republican group puts up billboards calling on Ted Cruz to resign
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Beto O'Rourke considering run for governor of Texas
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, tests positive for coronavirus
Wright, 67, who was hospitalized in September due to complications from cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
Wright, 67, who was hospitalized in September due to complications from cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
U.S. attorneys warn 'Don’t mess with Texas' after threats of violence on Inauguration Day
U.S. attorneys across Texas have come together with a warning to those who might want to cause trouble in Texas.
U.S. attorneys across Texas have come together with a warning to those who might want to cause trouble in Texas.
North Texas U.S. House members vote along party lines on 2nd Trump impeachment
Local U.S. House Republicans who voted were against the measure while all of the North Texas Democrats were for impeaching Trump. The final count was 232 to 197 in favor of the single article of impeachment on “incitement of insurrection.”
Local U.S. House Republicans who voted were against the measure while all of the North Texas Democrats were for impeaching Trump. The final count was 232 to 197 in favor of the single article of impeachment on “incitement of insurrection.”
Texas Legislature opens with COVID-19 protocols, extra security in place
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Texas Democrats call for Ted Cruz’s resignation for Electoral College challenge, inspiring rioters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
Texas politicians condemn violence and unrest in Washington D.C.
Texas politicians roundly condemned the pro-Trump mobs who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempted insurrection that halted the Electoral College certification.
Texas politicians roundly condemned the pro-Trump mobs who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempted insurrection that halted the Electoral College certification.
Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ken Paxton asked Trump administration to take back some of Harris County’s COVID-19 relief money
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots.
State officials announce Texas Capitol will reopen on January 4
State officials have announced that the Texas Capitol is set to reopen on January 4.
State officials have announced that the Texas Capitol is set to reopen on January 4.
With election lawsuit, Ken Paxton — like Donald Trump — makes a Hail Mary play
In contesting the results of the election in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, Ken Paxton has catapulted himself into the country’s biggest political news story — a settled election that the president continues to contest.
In contesting the results of the election in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, Ken Paxton has catapulted himself into the country’s biggest political news story — a settled election that the president continues to contest.
GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson readies 2021 lobbying blitz to bring casinos to Texas
Las Vegas Sands, among the world’s largest gaming companies, has set its sights on legalizing casinos in Texas with a stable of high-powered lobbyists for the upcoming legislative session.
Las Vegas Sands, among the world’s largest gaming companies, has set its sights on legalizing casinos in Texas with a stable of high-powered lobbyists for the upcoming legislative session.
Trump, GOP pin hopes on Texas lawsuit to overturn election, but legal experts say it's a long shot
Legal experts say Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to contest election results of four key battleground states is all but certain to fail. But it has drawn support from the Republican attorneys general of 17 other states.
Legal experts say Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to contest election results of four key battleground states is all but certain to fail. But it has drawn support from the Republican attorneys general of 17 other states.
Representative to file bill to allow Texas to secede from United States
A state representative from the Hill Country in Central Texas wants to give Texans the option to opt-out of the United States.
A state representative from the Hill Country in Central Texas wants to give Texans the option to opt-out of the United States.
Early voting begins in Texas Senate runoff between Drew Springer, Shelley Luther
Voters in District 30 will choose between State Rep. Drew Springer and Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther.
Voters in District 30 will choose between State Rep. Drew Springer and Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther.