Florida’s book bans lead a wave of crackdowns in conservative states

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made book restrictions a central cultural issue in his presidential bid. Now…

Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defense on eve of impeachment vote

Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to…

Three-term Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces calls for impeachment

A Texas House committee has recommended impeaching Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton who it says has…

GOP-led Texas House to vote Saturday on impeachment of AG Paxton

Committee to call impeachment resolution at 1 p.m.  

Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on his supporters to protest when the GOP-led state…

Texas House to vote Saturday on impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

Paxton (R) is a fierce opponent of the Biden administration and an architect of conservative Texas…

HB 3556 Enrolled

Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children.

HB 3235 Enrolled

Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.

HB 3232 Enrolled

Relating to the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater…

HB 2741 Enrolled

Relating to the duties and composition of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.

HB 1163 Enrolled

Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the…

HB 198 Enrolled

Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.

HB 3556 Enrolled

Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children.

HB 3235 Enrolled

Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.

HB 3232 Enrolled

Relating to the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater…

HB 2741 Enrolled

Relating to the duties and composition of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.

HB 1163 Enrolled

Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the…

HB 198 Enrolled

Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.

Refugee Services of Texas permanently closing after four decades

Refugee Services of Texas, the state’s largest resettlement agency, is shutting down after 45 years. RST…

Wife of missing Texas soldier found dead

Cameron Chamberlain, the wife of missing Army Specialist Craig Chamberlain, has died, according to reports.  Cameron…

Texas grand jury indicts man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

HOUSTON (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting Migos rapper Takeoff last year outside a…

‘Pawn Stars’ to feature iconic Texas honky tonk in new spin-off

The crew traveled to North Texas for some episodes.    

Ron DeSantis upended education in Florida. He’s coming for your state next.

The governor revamped school curriculum in Florida amid battles with Democrats and civil rights groups. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/80/b0/3d732cb74094ae372ccf59c95f0c/election-2024-desantis-93020.jpg”…

Lt. Gov. Patrick speaks out on impeachment proceedings against AG

If there were a trial, Patrick would preside over it.  

Impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begin Saturday

Impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton start at 1 p.m. on Saturday.  

Impeachment Vote Set for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: What to Know

The Texas House is set to vote on Saturday on the impeachment of Mr. Paxton, the…

HB 3469 Enrolled

Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District…

HB 3335 Enrolled

Relating to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of…

HB 2715 Enrolled

Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property…

HB 2626 Enrolled

Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.

HB 2512 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.

HB 3469 Enrolled

Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District…

HB 3335 Enrolled

Relating to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of…

HB 2715 Enrolled

Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property…

HB 2626 Enrolled

Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.

HB 2512 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.

Weather should be mostly favorable this Memorial Day weekend for travel, outdoor events, and remembrances

San Antonians are marking the unofficial start of summer this long Memorial Day weekend and local…

Biden nominates Gen. ‘CQ’ Brown, Air Force chief of staff and San Antonio native, as his next joint chiefs chairman

Charles Q. Brown Jr. is the Air Force’s top officer and the first Black person to…

Wife of missing Texas soldier found dead

Cameron Chamberlain, the wife of missing Army Specialist Craig Chamberlain, has died, according to reports.  Cameron…

GOP-held Texas state House sets Saturday afternoon vote on impeachment of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

GOP-held Texas state House sets Saturday afternoon vote on impeachment of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.…

Dallas Mavs host fit clinic, donate shoes to North Texas students

  

Texas grand jury indicts man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

HOUSTON (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting Migos rapper Takeoff last year outside a…

Simply the best: A look back at Tina Turner’s Texas performances

A staple whose multi-decade career led to more than 100 million records sold, 12 Grammy Awards…

Playbook PM: Your guide to the Texas impeachment mess

And GOP negotiators give an update on the brewing debt deal. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/bd/9b/0ff2726340ae875b8a98c63e33a3/ew-0708-farah-scotusnuclear-1160-01.jpg” title=”Playbook PM: Your guide…

House conservatives blanch at leaked details of McCarthy-Biden debt talks

The group was already unlikely to support a final bipartisan deal, but lingering anger with Kevin…

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Indiana doctor is reprimanded for providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. The…

Texas AG Ken Paxton, Who Tried His Hardest to Overturn the 2020 Election, Says His Potential Impeachment Is an “Attempt to…Disenfranchise the Voters”

A Republican-led panel recommended 20 articles of impeachment against him.  

HB 5386 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589; granting a limited…

HB 5386 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589; granting a limited…

Laguna Heights residents displaced by tornado now face another hurdle: a lack of affordable housing

At least two dozen families search for help after the EF1 tornado that ripped through the…

Entering My 81st Year

Former Presiding Judge Jay Patterson, 80, of the 101st District Court in Dallas County, reflects on…

Watch out for the Texas Bushman, he’s still jump-scaring people at the River Walk

If that plant turns into a person, don't slug him. He's just trying to make a…

Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off pol…

Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the…

Latest GOP 2024 Hopeful DeSantis ‘Blazing a Trail’ on Book Bans in Republican-Controlled States

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…

Some Uvalde Parents Want an “Emmett Till Moment.” Is Texas Listening?

In the year since the shooting, they haven’t let up on the Republican legislature.  

HB 5377 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Fannin Farms Municipal Utility District of Fannin County; granting a…

HB 3603 Enrolled

Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 3419 Enrolled

Relating to the transportation of horse meat.

HB 2816 Enrolled

Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by…

HB 5377 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Fannin Farms Municipal Utility District of Fannin County; granting a…

HB 3603 Enrolled

Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 3419 Enrolled

Relating to the transportation of horse meat.

HB 2816 Enrolled

Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by…

Texas high school delays its graduation, after only a handful met diploma requirements

‘It’s emotional’ for all of the students, one parent said. Students at Marlin High School complain…

Wife of missing Texas soldier found dead

Cameron Chamberlain, the wife of missing Army Specialist Craig Chamberlain, has died, according to reports.  Cameron…

U.S. debt ceiling fight riles Texans at both political ends

The high-stakes confrontation could have an impact on retirements accounts, corporations and much more.  

HB 5360 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Deer Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a…

HB 5358 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Ranger Ridge Municipal Utility District of Palo Pinto County; granting…

HB 5345 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited…

HB 4217 Enrolled

Relating to the powers of certain public utility agencies; granting the power of eminent domain.

HB 113 Enrolled

Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.

HB 5360 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Deer Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a…

HB 5358 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Ranger Ridge Municipal Utility District of Palo Pinto County; granting…

HB 5345 Enrolled

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited…

HB 4217 Enrolled

Relating to the powers of certain public utility agencies; granting the power of eminent domain.

HB 113 Enrolled

Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.

Texas parks meets Texas music: New album ‘Texas Wild’ celebrates 100 years of state parks

The first single of the album reimagines the classic track “(Hey Baby) Que Pasó.”    

Texas Capitol jolted by investigation of attorney general, accusation House speaker was drunk on job

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers revealed Tuesday a monthslong corruption investigation into Republican Attorney General…

What to know about Texas’ extraordinary move to impeach GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton

After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the…

HB 4385 Enrolled

Relating to the provision of sewer service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

HB 4250 Enrolled

Relating to the right of the clerk of a court to deduct from the amount of…

HB 3744 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers.

HB 3623 Enrolled

Relating to a memorandum of understanding between public or private primary or secondary schools authorizing a…

HB 5413 Enrolled

Relating to the powers and duties of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 2.

HB 5411 Enrolled

Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Twinwood Municipal Utility District…

HB 4385 Enrolled

Relating to the provision of sewer service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

HB 4250 Enrolled

Relating to the right of the clerk of a court to deduct from the amount of…

HB 3744 Enrolled

Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers.

HB 3623 Enrolled

Relating to a memorandum of understanding between public or private primary or secondary schools authorizing a…

‘May Their Memory Be a Blessing’: Hundreds Gather for Uvalde Anniversary Vigil

On Wednesday evening, precisely one year to the day since our state’s worst-ever school shooting rocked…

Who Gets Mexico’s Missing Money?

Editor’s note: This story is part of Reporting the Border, a project of the International Center…

¿Quién Se Queda con el Dinero Robado a México?

Nota del editor: Esta historia es parte de Reporting the Border, un proyecto del Centro Internacional…

Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: One year ago this week, a man with an automatic rifle killed 19…

Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: One year ago this week, a man with an automatic rifle killed 19…

Texas House committee moves to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

A Texas House panel adopted 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday.…

Texas House committee moves to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

A Texas House panel adopted 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday…

New report finds cutting methane emissions could bring thousands of jobs to Texas oil fields

As the Environmental Protection Agency pursues stricter regulations on methane emissions, oil and gas advocates in…

Today on Texas Standard: Is this multistate water agreement a template for Texas’ future?

Three states have agreed to keep the rapidly vanishing waters of the Colorado…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick comments on presiding over potential Ken Paxton impeachment trial

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Auto buyers beware: A Texas bill addressing forced financing falls short at the legislature

But, auto buyers may start noticing a different kind of relief. AUSTIN, Texas — I have…

Navigating the Memorial Day traffic rush in Texas

A recent study by shows the lone star state is the deadliest when it comes to…

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Ken Paxton’s road from Collin County ‘consensus builder’ to polarizer to possible impeachment

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s controversial political rise began in Collin County as a ‘consensus builder.’…

HR 1688 Introduced

Commending Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams on her appointment as president of the University of North Texas Health…

HR 1687 Introduced

Congratulating Jason Cordoba on his receipt of the 2022 Outstanding Man of the Year Award from…

HR 1686 Introduced

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Student Senate of Texas A&M University.

HR 1685 Introduced

Congratulating Neldia Ahlquist on her receipt of the 2022 Outstanding Woman of the Year Award from…

HR 1684 Introduced

Congratulating the Angleton Christian School boys' basketball team on winning the 2023 TCAL 2A state championship.

HR 1677 Introduced

Congratulating Austin Public access television on its 50th anniversary.

HR 1676 Introduced

Commemorating the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony hosted by the City of Edcouch.

HR 1675 Introduced

Congratulating Randy Villarreal on being honored at the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony…

HR 1674 Introduced

Congratulating Javiel Ruiz on being honored at the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony…

HR 1673 Introduced

Congratulating Billy Gonzalez on being honored at the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony…

HR 1672 Introduced

Congratulating Alex Comminos on being honored at the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony…

HR 1670 Introduced

Congratulating Noe Hernandez on being honored at the 2022 From the Delta, With Love recognition ceremony…

HB 5413 Enrolled

Relating to the powers and duties of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 2.

HB 5411 Enrolled

Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Twinwood Municipal Utility District…

HB 4164 Enrolled

Relating to the improper use and treatment of an assistance animal or service animal; increasing a…

HB 4122 Enrolled

Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.

HB 3991 Enrolled

Relating to Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day in public schools.