The real reason NYSE wants to stake a Texas claim in ‘Y’all Street’

   Texas Stock Exchange CEO Jim Lee speaks during the 2024 Venture Dallas annual conference at…

Double execution: Richard Lee Tabler put to death in Texas 1 hour after Florida execution

  Tabler’s execution came about an hour after Florida executed James Dennis Ford. Tabler was convicted of…

Texas judge fines NY doctor at least $100,000 for prescribing abortion pills

   By Jack Queen New York: A Texas state judge on Thursday ordered a New York…

Texas judge fines NY doctor at least $100,000 for prescribing abortion pills

  A Texas state judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay a penalty of…

Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas

   Abortion Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near…

Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

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Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas

   ALBANY, N.Y. — A Texas judge on Thursday fined a New York doctor for prescribing…

Texas superintendents share concerns towards school vouchers

   GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) – The odds are stacked in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s favor…

Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP lea…

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Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP leaders

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In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

  By Pavan Acharya and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings…

Critics of Texas House leadership spent big in this year’s speaker’s …

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Governor back in D.C. in search of $11B payback for Texas border costs

   WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the nation’s capital Wednesday in his ongoing pursuit…

Texas ranks in bottom 10 in new study on the best- and worst-educated U.S. states

  The study comes as experts warn Gov. Greg Abbott’s school-voucher plan could further hinder educational outcomes. 

Denying bail? Why a Texas Senate panel approved reform plan to keep some defendants in jail

  Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and…

Gambling industry again pushing Texas Legislature to approve casinos, online sports betting

  This is the third session, deep-pocketed gambling interests have looked for wins in the GOP-controlled Texas…

Texas library director fired amid conservative-led push to restrict diverse books

   A former Texas library director who was fired after she didn’t restrict certain LGBTQ+ books…

In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say co…

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Hitting Its Stride Or Hitting A Wall? South Texas At a Watershed Moment

   South Texas is getting a lot of attention these days, both good and bad. It…

AG Paxton announces investigation into Hutto and Richardson school districts

   TEXAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday announced his office is investigating Richardson ISD…

Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary n…

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President Trump taps Texas pastor to lead HUD

  More of Trump’s conservative Cabinet picks are sailing through. 

Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas

  Scott Mason IV, a former deputy energy secretary for Oklahoma and member of the Cherokee nation,…

Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating another North Texas school district over transgender athlete policies

   The Texas attorney general is asking multiple North Texas school districts to turn over documents…

Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

  By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Undeterred by four years of sluggish progress and certain defeat…

Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite …

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Musk’s DOGE ‘threat’ to privacy doesn’t bother Texas AG Ken Paxton

  Last year, Paxton launched a state data privacy and security initiative focused on… 

Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption

   Average North Texas property tax bills were more than 50% higher than the nationwide average…

As new Texas Hispanic caucus leader, Romero prepares for fierce battle over immigration

   AUSTIN — Almost immediately after assuming his new role as chairman of the Mexican American…

This group hoping to strip Christian influence from Texas politics

  As Christianity seems to take over state politics, nonreligious Texans are looking for a… 

As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career

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As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season …

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Careful spending continues for many ahead of Valentine’s Day

   Manuel Reyes, the director of the Hibbs Institute at UT Tyler, anticipates high prices lingering.…

Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas

  By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News Scott Mason IV will lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s region…

Montgomery Co. library director fired amid conservative influence campaign

  “I would take my job back in a heartbeat.” 

Texas lawmakers again trying to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms

   DALLAS – Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer…

Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas

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Texas AG Ken Paxton expands probe into school districts over transgender athlete policies

   The Texas attorney general is asking multiple North Texas school districts to turn over documents…

Guest viewpoint: Renewable energy is an economic lifeline for rural Texas

  Davis: I’m an unlikely person to serve as a living testament to how Texas benefits from…

Texas Senate passes bill creating $1 billion school voucher-like program

   Lee esta historia en español A proposal creating a voucher-like program where public funds could…

Multiple companies ditching California for Texas

   This week, real estate listings website Realtor.com announced it is moving its corporate headquarters from…

Gov. Abbott supports sports betting. Does anything change?

  Governor Greg Abbott’s support for legalized online sports gambling in Texas still faces an uphill battle,…

Texas Senate passes school voucher bill to create education savings accounts, bill heads to House floor next

   SAN ANTONIO – Texas State Senators debated Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Brandon Creighton,…

Texas Senate begins debate on school choice. Here’s what to know, how to watch

   The exterior of the Texas Capitol seen from Congress Avenue in Austin on Monday, Jan.…

Texas AG Ken Paxton requests documents from Dallas ISD, Irving ISD ‘to ensure no boys are competing in girls’ sports

   The Office of the Attorney General sent letters to the superintendents of both districts. TEXAS,…

East Texas senator was only Republican to vote against school choice bill

   Sen. Nichols is worried that SB 2 would create a “new form of segregation,” one…

Lawmakers debate role of free speech at Texas’ colleges

  Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the… 

Texas to investigate schools over transgender policies

   Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into two of the state’s school…

Texas Senate to debate school voucher program

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‘They rarely have all the facts’: Behind the scenes, conservative influence on Aggieland soars

   The notification was one of a million.  She let it sit for a moment before…

Club for Growth launches ‘six-figure’ Texas campaign to boost school choice

   Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a parent empowerment night on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at…

Texas man executed after convicted of killing Arlington pastor in 2011

  “I’m at peace,” came Steven Lawayne Nelson’s final words. “Let’s ride, Warden.” 

Protesters rally at Texas State Capitol against Project 2025

   AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of protesters assembled outside the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday as…

Texas AG demands documents from Dallas schools over trans athlete ban

   DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to two Dallas-area school districts…

Protesters rally at Texas State Capitol against Project 2025

   AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of protesters assembled outside the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday as…

Texas Governor confirms support for regulated sports betting

  Texas Governor Greg Abbott has indicated he would support legalized sports betting in the state, despite…

Five ways the Texas school voucher bill is cruel

  Here’s some basic arithmetic for you: The proposed school voucher bill approved tonight in the Texas…

Texas Senate passes school voucher bill to create education savings accounts, bill heads to House floor next

   AUSTIN – Texas State Senators debated Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Brandon Creighton, for hours…

Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expan…

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Texas Senate gives final approval to school voucher bill, now moves to House

   Austin — The Texas Senate has given final approval to a school voucher bill authored…

Texas Senate gives initial OK to families using tax dollars for private schools

   Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a…

Hundreds of Texans gather at the Capitol in Austin to protest Trump policies, Project 2025

   Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday on the steps of the Capitol to protest the Trump…

Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools sails through Senate

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Texas Senate gives initial OK to families using tax dollars for private schools

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Texans gather at the Capitol in Austin to protest Trump polices, Project 2025

   Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday on the steps of the Capitol to protest the Trump…

Texas House Republican says US could use drones against cartels to ‘save American lives’

   Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), co-chair of the Border Security Caucus, said on Tuesday the United…

Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading pa…

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Majority of Texans favor legalizing gambling and recreational marijuana, survey finds

  Support comes from both Democrats and Republicans. 

Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do…

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Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

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Exclusive: Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Texas legalizing sports gambling

  The comments are some of the governor’s strongest in support of an industry that has… 

President Trump’s trade move sparks immediate retaliation — Why Texans could pay the price

   The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted…

New Conservative Media Is Growing Quickly | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News

   Photo: Getty Images North America More and more Americans are starting to reject left-wing media,…

Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.

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Texas Democrats: Abbott ‘doesn’t have a clue’ about everyday citizens’ needs

  Texas Democratic leadership criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative priorities, arguing everyday Texans are struggling after three…

As Trump tariff plan shifts, some Texas Congress members warn of dangers, others celebrate

  Texas Democrats in Congress warned tariffs could hurt shoppers and jack up prices, while GOP members…

Texas Democrats: Abbott ‘doesn’t have a clue’ about citizens’ needs

  “With all due respect, the governor doesn’t have a clue what the state of your state…

Watch: Gov. Greg Abbott to lay out priorities in State of the State s…

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Texas governor responds to reports of Canada imposing targeted tariffs

   AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening the weight of the Texas economy…

Paxton weighs Cornyn challenge as Texas GOP rift deepens

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Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle

   FILE – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference in Austin on June…

Take that, Hairy Yankee Rat! Bee Cave Bob made his annual Groundhog Day prediction Sunday

  Forget Punxsutawney Phil. Meet Bee Cave Bob, the armadillo who calls the shots on Texas weather…

This session, San Antonio considers new approach to state leaders

   As state lawmakers begin to unveil their priorities for this year’s legislative session, city officials…

Texas’ Abbott touts conservative agenda in State of the State address

  Governor Greg Abbott called Texas 

Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back

  By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune More than a dozen Texas counties are fighting…

‘A lot of fear going on’: Texas immigrant community on edge during Trump’s first weeks

  Across the state, immigrants and their loved ones are changing their daily habits as the Trump…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Banning DEI Policies

   February 1, 2025 Abbott called DEI policies ‘new forms of racism.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott…

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   In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides…

Texas’ public education bills: The good, the bad and the ugly

  Conservative state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills targeting the school finance system, LGBTQ+ students, undocumented…

Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights

  Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want…

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote, other Chinese apps from government devices

   President Donald Trump’s new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given Tesla CEO Elon Musk full…

Meta Considers Moving Incorporation To Texas

   Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly considering moving…

Meta mulling incorporation shift to Texas: report

  Meta is considering whether to move its incorporation to Texas, a US state seen as amenable…

Meta mulling incorporation shift to Texas: report

   Meta is considering whether to move its incorporation to Texas, a US state seen as…

Gov. Greg Abbott orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices

   AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a ban on Chinese artificial intelligence…

Abbott issues letter, stating Texas ‘only recognizes two genders’

   A letter sent by the governor to the heads of state agencies on Thursday mirrors…

Texas school leaders urged against adopting Bible-infused curriculum…

   A coalition of legal organizations on Thursday called on Texas school district leaders to reject…

Meta mulling incorporation shift to Texas: report

  Meta is considering whether to move its incorporation to Texas, a US state seen as amenable…

The Capitol’s Ultimate Insider Has Had Enough

  Harvey Kronberg has covered Texas state politics for four decades. He thinks it’s worse than it’s…

Gov. Greg Abbott will announce Texas’ agenda under Trump on Sunday. Here’s what to know.

   Gov. Greg Abbott will lay out his latest vision for Texas in a televised speech…

Gov. Greg Abbott will announce Texas’ agenda under Trump on Sunday. Here’s what to know.

   The governor’s State of the State address is key because it’s where he’ll declare his…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick releases list of his top 25 legislative priorities

   AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a list on Wednesday of some…

Top 25: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils priority bills for Texas Senate

   HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40…

Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025…

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Stop dragging Texas A&M into your culture-war hysteria

  Dragging Aggieland into these national squabbles could ruin what makes our university… 

Online bot army sought to undermine candidate in Texas House speaker’s race

  The bot accounts blasted Texas state Rep. Dustin Burrows as a “RINO,” “traitor,”… 

Patrick lists top 25 legislative priorities, including prayer in school, banning THC

   (The Center Square) – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his top 25 priority bills…

Texas bill defines life as beginning at ‘fertilization’

  The debate over when human life begins took a sharp turn in Texas, where a state…

What do Trump’s education orders mean for Texas students and teachers?

   President Donald Trump talks with reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office…

Lieutenant Governor unveils top 40 legislative priorities for 2025, pushing bold conservative agenda

   AUSTIN, Texas — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick releases list of his top 25 legislative priorities

   AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a list on Wednesday of some…

Little: Texas House session commences with power struggle – Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

   By State Rep. Mitch Little It’s a tense time to be in the Texas House.…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities

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From drag queens to school vouchers, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out Texas Senate priorities

  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several…

Texas school voucher bill advances despite concerns

   TEXAS (KSLA) – “I believe that a voucher program is harmful to public schools and…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session

   Texas Legislature Texas Lt. Gov. announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session The 89th…

Texas senators spar over whether school voucher proposal prioritizes …

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School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education

  School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education 

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils legislative priorities for 2025

   Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday announced his top 25 priority Senate bills for…

Republican attorneys general call on Costco to drop DEI policies

   As pressure to drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ramps up on the private sector,…

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