Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
How does the government shutdown impact Austin's airport?
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
Partial SNAP benefits begin to hit Texans’ accounts
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
Neighbors work to save 'Fairy Alley' from being repaved
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Governor Greg Abbott announces campaign for fourth term
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas votes to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texas votes to ban unrealized capital gains tax
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texans pass Proposition 12 aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texans pass Proposition 13 aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas votes to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Texans approve Proposition 15 which adds language to parental rights laws
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.