Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."
Regulations eased in Texas on suppressors, certain guns after court order takes effect
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico polls
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements
Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.
Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.
Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.
Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Texas Children's Hospital has 90 days to open 'detransition clinic' under terms of settlement
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas Children’s Hospital must open a free “detransition clinic” by October under a settlement with the state.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover.
Pornhub challenges effectiveness of Texas age-verification rules
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."
Texas governor's race: Gov. Abbott, Gina Hinojosa hit campaign trail
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
Election 2026: Polls show close race for Texas governor
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
As November draws closer, the campaign trail is hot, with Governor Abbott in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa hitting cable television.
THC in Texas: Business owners challenge new state rule
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.
Lawsuit challenges new Texas THC ban
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.
A new state rule scheduling Delta-8 and other hemp derivatives as controlled substances could turn Texas shop owners into felons overnight, prompting business advocates to challenge the ban in federal court.