Group behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules
The organization, which argued that the order violates its First Amendment right to speak anonymously, will appeal.
As Dems target the Texas House, GOP Speaker Dustin Burrows is campaigning like his gavel’s at stake
Flipping 14 seats would give Democrats control of the lower chamber, but even putting a major dent in the GOP’s margin could complicate Burrows’ ability to govern, or even remain speaker.
Panhandle Republican group wants all Texas ballots hand counted in the Nov. 3 election
The Potter County Republican Party lawsuit argues, without providing proof, that voting machines could be vulnerable. Texas law already requires a portion of paper ballots to be hand counted.
High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025, new Census data shows
Incomes grew in some parts of the state and fell in others, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures. Meanwhile, homeowners are paying more to keep a roof over their heads.
A conservative senator reshaped Texas colleges. He wants the rest of the country to follow.
Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach.
Texas elections aren’t official until they get certified. Here’s how it works.
The typically low-key process has come under scrutiny since Jan. 6 rioters sought to halt certification of the 2020 presidential election.
In this high-stakes election, young Black voters could be the push Dems need to turn Texas blue
For Democrats to win in Texas, young Black voters must vote in record numbers. Harris County advocates are betting on it.
Six charts that explain how Texas’ suburbs became a midterm battleground
The state’s fast-growing suburban counties have gotten bigger, more diverse and bluer over time.
Feds may build border wall through South Texas refuge as original plan stalls in court
The original plan, which has been stalled since July, called for construction of a wall along the Santa Ana wildlife refuge.
Coalition in deep East Texas aims to build tech workforce, connect region
Led by community members from 11 counties, the group plans to address major concerns about broadband expansion and provide training on how to use technology.