State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
Texas House Speaker race: Burrows, Cook vying for top spot
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and David Cook of Mansfield both say they're confident they'll become Texas House Speaker when all is said and done.
Hoax bomb threat to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to deadly crash in Rome
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
Dade Phelan will not be seeking a third term as Texas House speaker
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
Texas House Speaker: What do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
Biden is considering preemptive pardons for allies before he leaves office
The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.
The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.
Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas
This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.
This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.