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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
"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.
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.
Political battleground emerging in Texas schools over books on racism, sexual orientation
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s the breakdown of each proposed Texas constitutional amendment on the ballot for election day.
Here’s the breakdown of each proposed Texas constitutional amendment on the ballot for election day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging the Supreme Court not to review the state's restrictive abortion law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging the Supreme Court not to review the state's restrictive abortion law.
Abbott’s pick for top Texas election post worked with Trump to fight 2020 results
As secretary of state, Fort Worth attorney John Scott would oversee election administration in Texas.
As secretary of state, Fort Worth attorney John Scott would oversee election administration in Texas.
Texas voters will decide on lowering property taxes after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary
If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.
If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.
Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP
Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation's largest red state.
Texas Republicans have approved redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and could decrease political representation for growing minority communities in the nation's largest red state.
Third Texas special session set to end Tuesday with many bills still in limbo
Gov. Greg Abbott late in the session asked lawmakers to pass a bill mirroring his recent executive order prohibiting any entity from mandating proof of vaccination for employees and customers. There are two bills that would accomplish the governor’s ask. But as of right now, it’s not likely to pass.
Gov. Greg Abbott late in the session asked lawmakers to pass a bill mirroring his recent executive order prohibiting any entity from mandating proof of vaccination for employees and customers. There are two bills that would accomplish the governor’s ask. But as of right now, it’s not likely to pass.