Paxton makes “extraordinary request” to block Tylenol maker from paying shareholders
The filing is likely intended to create financial uncertainty for the company — something Texas has promised corporations they could avoid in a bid to lure business to the state.
Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling suggested not all drag shows are sexually explicit.
Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it
The president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.
Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.
Dallas, Houston airports will see flights cut starting Friday
The Federal Aviation Administration will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 U.S. airports.
North Texas community votes against forming a city to regulate a noisy Bitcoin mine
Some Hood County residents wanted the same power that cities have to set noise limits, but did not secure enough votes.
“We don’t know what we’re going to eat”: Texans are still waiting for November SNAP benefits
Although the federal government has said it will deposit half of November benefits, Texans are still unsure when money will land in their accounts.
Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition
Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.
A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026
Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat
The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.