Texas reacts to Venezuelan leader being taken into custody
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
With former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power, President Trump said he wants to reboot the oil industry in Venezuela. That idea has raised questions about whether it could cause a price spike at the gas pump and a downturn in the Texas oil patch region.
Texas leaders react to US strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro
Texas officials on the Republican side of the aisle generally agree that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and the Trump Administration's decision was warranted, while Democrats are concerned that Trump overstepped his role in authorizing the strike without consulting Congress.
Texas officials on the Republican side of the aisle generally agree that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and the Trump Administration's decision was warranted, while Democrats are concerned that Trump overstepped his role in authorizing the strike without consulting Congress.
Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
SB 38: How a new property rights law changes the game for Texas renters
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights.
Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
New Texas laws going into effect in 2026
Sheriff's offices in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, where certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Sheriff's offices in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, where certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Texas begins policing public restroom access
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Polling shows tight GOP Primary as Texas Senate Race heats up
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
Tight GOP Primary in Texas Senate as race heats up
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
Texas cities face fines up to $125,000 as state begins policing public restroom access
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Judicial Hellholes puts Texas on watch list for 'nuclear verdicts,' Paxton lawsuits
The site says while Texas has been the gold standard for balanced courts in the past, cracks are starting to show in the system.
The site says while Texas has been the gold standard for balanced courts in the past, cracks are starting to show in the system.
Rep. Troxclair wants compliance check on phone ban
FULL VIDEO: State Rep. Ellen Troxclair is asking the TEA to do a compliance check on the state's new phone ban in schools.
FULL VIDEO: State Rep. Ellen Troxclair is asking the TEA to do a compliance check on the state's new phone ban in schools.
Texas representative requests TEA enforcement review of the cellphone ban in schools
A Texas lawmaker from Lakeway is asking the Texas Education Agency to do a compliance check on the state's new school cell phone ban.
A Texas lawmaker from Lakeway is asking the Texas Education Agency to do a compliance check on the state's new school cell phone ban.