State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife as temporary replacement
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken Paxton
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Gov. Abbott calls for second special session focused on property tax cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to hold dueling New Hampshire campaign events after timing dispute
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis' campaign angered some members of a New Hampshire women’s group by scheduling a town hall around the same time as their event for Donald Trump.
At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling with abortion rights on the line
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify
A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.
A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.
Texas: The Issue Is - Congressman Colin Allred discusses challenging Ted Cruz for Senate seat
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred is leaving his Democrat friendly seat in the House of Representatives to challenge Ted Cruz for the Senate.
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred is leaving his Democrat friendly seat in the House of Representatives to challenge Ted Cruz for the Senate.
City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Texas businessman at center of AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment pleads not guilty to federal charges
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million.
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Senate sets trial date, rules
After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
Sen. Bernie Sanders launches probe into Amazon's safety practices, asks workers to share stories
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
In rowdy scene, House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
The House voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff for comments he made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
The House voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff for comments he made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Supreme Court Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.