Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Snapchat over accusations of inappropriate content and addictiveness

The lawsuit against the multimedia messaging app’s company is just one in a series of actions that the state has taken against social media companies.
Texas’ GOP Senate nominee will lead the Republican ticket. Who would have the longest coattails?

Both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton argue they’re best equipped to carry the torch for Republicans and fight off Democratic headwinds in local races.
Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton leading Texas attorney general GOP primary in new poll

The poll, released Wednesday, also showed Sid Miller and Don Huffines with comfortable leads in their Republican primary bids for agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
Texans born without traditional sex traits worry new law will force them to choose a gender they don’t identify with

Intersex Texans fear House Bill 229, which defines gender based on the reproductive system, could increase surgeries on intersex children and create challenges to obtaining sex changes on government documents.
Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor

Gov. Greg Abbott was endorsed by Texas Teamsters, a labor union that has historically supported Democrats. Other large unions still back his Democratic opponent.
El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions

A source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.
TribCast: Online influencers and the 2026 Texas primaries

Our hosts are joined by Democratic strategist and content creator Olivia Julianna and political reporter Kayla Guo to unpack what all the recent social media drama means about the Democratic party.
Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, feds

The agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises.
Texas county rejects a moratorium on data center development amid AI boom

The 3-2 vote from Hood County commissioners Tuesday came after they received a letter from a state senator saying they did not have the power to issue a moratorium.
Immigrants challenging their detention have hit a historic high. Here’s a look at the increase.

ProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal.