Texas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026

The effort is a partnership between the state party, two of its largest political organizations and the House Democrats’ campaign arm.
Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors

The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.
Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.
Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.
Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE

Paxton said his office is examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations.
Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

Voters statewide elect three justices to the new 15th Court of Appeals, created in 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP appointees face their first election for six-year terms.
Aaron Reitz, Paxton’s endorsed successor, vows to “destroy the left” if elected Texas attorney general

Reitz believes the nation is at war with liberals, and the best bulwark against them is a fully empowered Texas attorney general’s office — with him at the helm.
A Walk for Peace: photos of Fort Worth monks’ journey to Washington

The Buddhist monks’ 15-week walk from Fort Worth to Washington covered roughly 2,300 miles.
Early voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

Early voting in person runs from Feb. 17-27. This guide explains your rights at Texas polls.
Comptroller candidate Don Huffines’ family owns former Epstein ranch in New Mexico

Huffines’ campaign said the candidate’s family bought the ranch at a public auction four years after Jeffrey Epstein died.