County judge approves election to decide whether SpaceX launch site will become a city

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.
Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services

Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to depose the charity’s leader.
Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK’d by Texas Senate panel

The package of bills would tighten the state’s bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — while their criminal cases are pending.
In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary new dynamic

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the legislative session.
Trump’s mass deportation plans have echoes of a 1950s federal crackdown that swept through Texas

Seventy-one years after the Eisenhower administration launched a high-visibility operation to arrest undocumented immigrants, President Trump is following some of the same playbook.
Texas foster home linked to boy’s death had history of fight clubs and sexual misconduct, report says

The death of an 11-year-old at a Greenville residential treatment center is among 16 deaths reported in the Texas foster care system in the last 15 months.
Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation.
TribCast: What is Texas’ role in Trump’s immigration crackdown?

The gang discusses the major role that Texas plays in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his second term
Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.