'Invasion declaration' ordered by Gov. Abbott overshadows U.S. border hearing
The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.
The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
DeSantis would beat Trump in 2024 Texas primary, according to poll of Republicans
The survey from the Republican Party of Texas found Texans likely to participate in the 2024 Texas Republican primary prefer the governor of Florida to the former president.
The survey from the Republican Party of Texas found Texans likely to participate in the 2024 Texas Republican primary prefer the governor of Florida to the former president.
Runoff expected in Kyle City Council election
No candidate for Kyle City Council District 1 has received more than 50% of the vote based on unofficial results, so the top two candidates will move to a December 13 runoff election.
No candidate for Kyle City Council District 1 has received more than 50% of the vote based on unofficial results, so the top two candidates will move to a December 13 runoff election.
Williamson County shifts purple in midterm election
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell survived a close race Tuesday from a Democrat challenger in a county that has been historically a Republican stronghold.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell survived a close race Tuesday from a Democrat challenger in a county that has been historically a Republican stronghold.
Greg Casar, former Austin City Council member, wins U.S. House of Representatives race
Greg Casar will represent the newly-redrawn District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes East Austin and part of Hays County.
Greg Casar will represent the newly-redrawn District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes East Austin and part of Hays County.
Voters approve historic $2.44 billion Austin ISD bond package
The money allows the district to make safety and technology upgrades, equipment purchases, repair and modernize buildings.
The money allows the district to make safety and technology upgrades, equipment purchases, repair and modernize buildings.
Austin mayoral race: Kirk Watson, Celia Israel headed to runoff
Because neither candidate acquired more than 50% of all votes casted, both will face off in a runoff election next month to decide who will be the next mayor of Austin.
Because neither candidate acquired more than 50% of all votes casted, both will face off in a runoff election next month to decide who will be the next mayor of Austin.
Low-level marijuana possession decriminalized in San Marcos, 4 other Texas cities
San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.
San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.
Texas Election Results: Governor's race county-by-county
See the county-by-county results from the 2022 Texas governor race with an interactive map.
See the county-by-county results from the 2022 Texas governor race with an interactive map.
Texas Republicans against 'critical race theory' win seats on the State Board of Education
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.
The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.
Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue
Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a South Texas congressional sweep.
Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a South Texas congressional sweep.
Beto O'Rourke's future uncertain after election loss to Greg Abbott
Democrat Beto O'Rourke came up short in the Texas governor race in what was his third high-profile campaign loss.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke came up short in the Texas governor race in what was his third high-profile campaign loss.
Ken Paxton reelected as Attorney General of Texas
Paxton beat Democrat Rochelle Garza who had been able to keep the race close.
Paxton beat Democrat Rochelle Garza who had been able to keep the race close.
Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities
Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.
Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.
Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wins re-election in Texas
Governor Abbott has won a third term to lead the state after beating Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
Governor Abbott has won a third term to lead the state after beating Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
Harris County provisional votes cast after 7 p.m. won't be counted, Texas Supreme Court says
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered Harris County election officials to separate out ballots cast during an extra hour of voting that had been granted by a lower court.
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered Harris County election officials to separate out ballots cast during an extra hour of voting that had been granted by a lower court.
All Harris County voting location hours extended until 8 p.m. following court ruling
A court ruling issued on Tuesday night has ordered that all 781 Harris County polling locations remain open until 8 p.m. tonight.
A court ruling issued on Tuesday night has ordered that all 781 Harris County polling locations remain open until 8 p.m. tonight.
Texas election results from 2022 midterms
Some ballots are still being counted after a busy Election Day but winners have been declared in most of the big local races.
Some ballots are still being counted after a busy Election Day but winners have been declared in most of the big local races.