2022 midterms: Georgia primary takes center stage, Texas holding runoffs

Five states are holding midterm elections on Tuesday, including Georgia, where endorsements from former President Donald Trump seek revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.

Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers

Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.

Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton

Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.

Bernie Sanders backs Jessica Cisneros and her promises to Texas' working class

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is showing his support for congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros. Sanders hopes she will add to the ranks of progressive lawmakers in Washington.

Abbott activates border security response in preparation for Title 42 expiring

Gov. Abbott directed DPS, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response on border security in preparation for Title 42 expiring on Monday, May 23.

Cornyn: Texas AG Ken Paxton’s legal woes an ‘embarrassment’

“This is the chief law enforcement officer of the state of Texas and it’s a source of embarrassment to me that that has been unresolved,” John Cornyn told reporters.

The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.

Ken Paxton, George P. Bush to face off in primary runoffs for attorney general

There are big statewide races on the ballot for next Tuesday’s runoff, but we aren't seeing as much of a campaign ad blitz as early voting started Monday. The race with the biggest spotlight is the Republican primary runoff for Texas attorney general.

Texas primary runoff election: Early voting now underway

Early voting in Texas primary runoff election is now underway. Take a look at the statewide races on the ballot.

Former foster care children give firsthand accounts to Texas Senate committee

After four hours of testimony from experts in the foster care industry, it was this panel of young women with firsthand experience in the foster system who provided the most eye-opening information.

Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures

Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.

GOP's new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for formula shortage

Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.

Texas abortion rights advocates hold 'Bans off our Bodies' rally at State Capitol

The rally at the steps of the Texas Capitol are just one of more than 380 events set across the nation to protest the pending decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

This Week in Texas Politics: Baby formula, vouchers, and Trump's visit to Austin

The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.

Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue

The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.