Texas sues Biden administration for not providing data on noncitizens

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of failing to provide citizenship data for registered voters, even as he acknowledged that the vast majority of the people on the rolls are lawful voters.
A West Texas well that exploded has been sealed, cleanup will take months

While residents smelled rotten eggs, the state’s environmental agency said it has not detected any air pollution.
Children in Texas state representative’s latest campaign ad aren’t hers

From our premium politics newsletter, The Blast: A new ad from Rep. Caroline Harris Davila raises eyebrows in what increasingly appears to be a competitive race.
Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of the trust of a Houston millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns
Despite objections from her family, John Devine oversees the trust of Elvie Kingston, a clear violation of Texas’ judicial ethics rules, experts said. His wife is also her legal guardian.
Kamala Harris to rally in Houston days before Election Day
Harris’ surprise visit comes in the closing weeks of a campaign in which she has largely focused her efforts on other states.
Questions on Texas voting rules? Ask our AI voting assistant.

This artificial intelligence tool queries The Texas Tribune’s guides to help answer your questions about voting rules in 2024.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office condemns Texas House lawmakers that intervened in Robert Roberson’s execution
The Texas governor had not publicly shared his thoughts on the actions of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that stopped the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson.
Watch live: Robert Roberson to testify in the Texas Capitol days after his execution was paused

Roberson was subpoenaed by a state House committee in a last-ditch effort to delay his death. The hearing featuring his testimony begins at noon.
Early voting is under way in Texas. Here’s a guide to your rights at the polls.

Our guide outlines your voting rights, where to vote, and the necessary steps for early voting.
Level of oil and gas regulation at heart of Texas Railroad Commission race

Incumbent Christi Craddick is touting the health of the Texas energy industry and its impact on the economy. Her top opponent says regulation on the commission is too lax.