Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.
How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election
All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail.
Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Conservative groups and individual activists have targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility. But state and federal protections are in place.
Texas sues Biden again to block federal protections for transgender workers
The Texas Attorney General is following his familiar playbook by taking the case to a federal judge with a record of rulings against the Biden administration’s agenda.
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns
Anderson, 79, was already not running for reelection. He said he’s leaving early to give his successor a chance at more seniority.
How Lubbock artists pushed back after the city ended funding for its popular art walk
The City Council did approve $5,000 for security, about one-fifth of the money it withheld over last month.
Donald Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill” probably won’t change much — least of all in Texas
Texas is producing so much natural gas right now companies are losing money.
Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care
The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.
Federal judge in Texas expands ruling that blocks Biden administration protections of LGBTQ students
The decision in the case brought by the Texas Attorney General preempts any future Title IX regulations that extend federal protections to LGBTQ students.
Russian prisoner release renews attention on Houston resident Austin Tice’s long captivity in Syria
Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release.