Conservative group ‘Empower Texans’ staffers mock Gov. Greg Abbott's wheelchair use
Two staffers for a hard-right political action group in Texas have been suspended after leaked audio caught them making fun of Governor Greg Abbott and his use of a wheelchair.
Two staffers for a hard-right political action group in Texas have been suspended after leaked audio caught them making fun of Governor Greg Abbott and his use of a wheelchair.
Advocacy groups urge Texas officials to expand voting access amid COVID-19
In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections.
In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections.
Former U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson laid to rest Monday
Former congressional representative and Air Force veteran, Sam Johnson, was laid to rest Monday.
Former congressional representative and Air Force veteran, Sam Johnson, was laid to rest Monday.
Poll: Biden, Trump in virtual tie in Texas
Trump has a one-point lead over the former vice president, 44-43, a Quinnipiac University poll found.
Trump has a one-point lead over the former vice president, 44-43, a Quinnipiac University poll found.
Texas Supreme Court rules against vote-by-mail expansion during COVID-19 pandemic
The ruling comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition to the Court to order local officials to follow Texas election laws regarding mail-in ballots.
The ruling comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition to the Court to order local officials to follow Texas election laws regarding mail-in ballots.
Ruling that would expand Texas mail-in voting put on hold
A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus.
A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus.
Texas leaders order state agencies, universities to slash budgets by five percent
State of Texas leaders sent a letter to state agencies and universities on Wednesday ordering them to slash budgets by five percent.
State of Texas leaders sent a letter to state agencies and universities on Wednesday ordering them to slash budgets by five percent.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Dallas County COVID-19 requirements: “Once again, Judge Jenkins gets it wrong”
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins unveiled a voluntary program to dub businesses "safe" if they follow county health guidance on whether they reopen.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins unveiled a voluntary program to dub businesses "safe" if they follow county health guidance on whether they reopen.
Texas AG Ken Paxton warns Judge Clay Jenkins his safer-at-home order conflicts with state guidelines
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins was once again targeted by one of the state's top Republican leaders.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins was once again targeted by one of the state's top Republican leaders.
TIMELINE: Protesters gather to ask Gov. Abbott to reopen Texas businesses
Another group of protestors gather in front of the capital to demand that Abbott reopen Texas businesses.
Another group of protestors gather in front of the capital to demand that Abbott reopen Texas businesses.
Royce West advances to Texas Democratic primary runoff against MJ Hegar in U.S. Senate race
Nearly a day after polls closed on Super Tuesday, it was determined West finished in second place with 15 percent of the vote.
Nearly a day after polls closed on Super Tuesday, it was determined West finished in second place with 15 percent of the vote.
Genevieve Collins avoids runoff in Republican primary for US House District 32
A Dallas businesswoman avoided a runoff and will take on a first-term Democratic congressman in November.
A Dallas businesswoman avoided a runoff and will take on a first-term Democratic congressman in November.
Biden surge continues with defeat of Sanders in Texas Democratic primary
Joe Biden's campaign is back from the dead and got its biggest win yet in 2020 on Super Tuesday in Texas.
Joe Biden's campaign is back from the dead and got its biggest win yet in 2020 on Super Tuesday in Texas.
Beth Van Duyne wins Republican primary for US House District 24, while Democratic race appears set for runoff
In the 24th District, former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne easily won her Republican primary.
In the 24th District, former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne easily won her Republican primary.
Rep. Kay Granger beats Chris Putnam in GOP primary for US House District 12
Longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger won her 12th district primary battle over far right challenger Chris Putnum.
Longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger won her 12th district primary battle over far right challenger Chris Putnum.
MJ Hegar makes runoff in US Senate Democratic primary, but tight race for 2nd
A run-off will decide which Democrat will challenge Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn in November.
A run-off will decide which Democrat will challenge Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn in November.
Long lines for Democrats at some Dallas, Tarrant polling places on Super Tuesday
Long lines were a common theme for voters in the Democratic primary on Tuesday in North Texas’ two most populous counties – Dallas and Tarrant.
Long lines were a common theme for voters in the Democratic primary on Tuesday in North Texas’ two most populous counties – Dallas and Tarrant.
GOP agitator makes board of education runoff
The 15-member board helps set policy and curriculum for the state's public school system.
The 15-member board helps set policy and curriculum for the state's public school system.
Houston voters stuck in line for hours on Super Tuesday
Texas is one of 14 states to head to the polls during Super Tuesday! We're getting reports of long lines at the polls and voting machine errors.
Texas is one of 14 states to head to the polls during Super Tuesday! We're getting reports of long lines at the polls and voting machine errors.
Texas voters receiving robocalls with misinformation about Super Tuesday
The Texas Secretary of State's Office received reports that voters were receiving robocalls stating election misinformation related to Tuesday's primary.
The Texas Secretary of State's Office received reports that voters were receiving robocalls stating election misinformation related to Tuesday's primary.



















