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A federal court’s decision is the latest development in a bitter pre-election brawl between Republican state officials and Democratic county leaders.

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

We’ll dig into the results of consequential races and what it all means for Texas.

We’ll discuss the important races to watch and what it could all mean for Texas.

Experts warn that more blowouts should be expected unless oil and gas companies change their methods

Texas and other GOP-led states filed the lawsuit seeking to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which gives protection to more than 500,000 immigrants.

Democrats — riding a wave of enthusiasm sparked by Kamala Harris’ nomination — think they can flip just enough House seats to stop Republicans from passing school vouchers.

Directors, producers and actors say better incentives in other states pull projects away from Texas, which is losing out on millions of dollars.

A company has long pursued the plan to move “high-level” nuclear waste from power plants across the nation to a storage facility in Andrews County.

A 2017 law lets the state block local governments, individuals and nonprofits from suing polluters and pursue the cases itself.

Democrats have long held an edge in South Texas, but Republicans see an opening there to expand their House majority.

Lawmakers and child care centers are pushing for a statewide mental health system for toddlers.

The examination of Deloitte’s existing contracts comes after it failed to catch red flags in a company’s application for a loan to build or upgrade power plants in the state.

Musk has recently emerged as a key backer of GOP nominee Donald Trump, whose top allies in Texas are at war with the group that received Musk’s largesse.

The new videos largely affirm prior reporting and investigations that detailed law enforcement’s failures to confront the gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers.

More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas.

The staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018.

The average age of Texans last year was 37, while the Legislature’s average age was 55. Hurdles to voting and the unique challenges young candidates encounter fuel the mismatch.

In asking for a review, the Biden administration pointed to the Supreme Court’s action in an Idaho case that narrowly allowed emergency abortions to resume.

Former employees say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality gutted the unit soon after the fracking boom swept the state oil industry. The operation never returned to what it was before.

As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.

The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.

Pablo Arenaz died unexpectedly Thursday night, according to a university statement. He served as president of the university in Laredo for eight years.

Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day.

Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.

Texas elections law says state prison inmates who are appealing their convictions are eligible to register. Many lawyers and voting rights advocates were unaware of the rule.

The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing.

The attorney general argues that the popular short form video app has not complied with a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active online.

A breast cancer surgeon has created a California alternative to a major Texas event, while other medical conferences have left Louisiana and Arizona.

One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized.