Trump issues order to impose new rules on mailing of ballots

Much of Trump’s first executive order on elections has been blocked in court. Legal challenges are likely for this one, too.
Thousands of Texas students lose college credits when transferring. Here are pitfalls to avoid.

Early planning and paying attention to which classes are relevant for their major can help students save time and money.
Hardline conservative donors Tim Dunn, Farris Wilks ballooned Bo French’s Railroad Commission campaign

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances.
Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths

The plaintiffs are asking for the entire Texas prison system to be air-conditioned by the end of 2029 in a trial that is expected to last two weeks.
Student shoots a teacher and then fatally shoots himself at a Texas high school, authorities say

No other injuries were reported in the Monday morning incident at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde.
Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator

The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.
“Don’t take me to the hospital”: Undocumented immigrants in Texas are delaying medical care

Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped.
Texas Supreme Court ends lawsuits against power generators over 2021 winter storm

Tens of thousands of residents and small businesses sought damages from power generators after losing electricity during the storm that resulted in billions in losses and 246 deaths.
Voting rights groups sue Texas over removal of potential noncitizens from the voter roll

The lawsuit says officials failed to check for proof of citizenship that voters may have already provided the state.
At CPAC, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French calls for deportation of 100 million people

French, a former Tarrant County GOP chair, also said Republicans should more openly embrace Islamophobia.