Four years into its existence, TEXRail ridership has increased but has yet to meet the projected numbers from its initial proposal.

Citing Harris County’s paper ballot shortage that halted voting at multiple sites, Mike May is contesting his loss to Rep. Jon Rosenthal.

Nelson's nomination must be confirmed by her colleagues in the Texas Senate during the 2023 legislative session.

With new leadership set to take command, the oldest statewide office in Texas plays a variety of important roles in state government.

With the lifespan of the current contract winding down, negotiations between the City of Austin and the police union have reached an impasse.

In a secretly recorded conversation, the city’s administrator told a council member he had issued a certificate of occupancy for a property under scrutiny.

The GOP regained a majority in the U.S. House on Election Day and could use that power to investigate or even impeach Secretary Mayorkas.

Scott has held the position for just over one year and will move back to his private practice in 2023.

GOP members of the 2023 Texas House voted by secret ballot for their preference to lead the chamber as speaker during the 88th legislative session.

Sen. Carol Alvarado filed a joint resolution to legalize a limited number of casinos and authorize a sports wagering program in Texas.

The Texas Legislature mandated weatherization for the state's electric generators and the Railroad Commission passed a similar requirement for the gas industry.

Gov. Greg Abbott is adding his name to a letter calling on congress to lift a vaccine mandate imposed on the military by President Joe Biden.

Mayor Joiner alleges Kemah is blocking the release of an investigative report on contract procurement and spending for an expansion of City Hall.

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

This week — Gov. Greg Abbott makes three appointments to a maligned state agency, a conservative PAC prefaces the 2024 primary fights, and Sen. Dawn Buckingham begins her move into the General Land Office.

The prosecutor reportedly cited an “unprofessional and toxic” work environment in a social media post.

Republican candidate Adam Hinojosa has requested a recount in the SD 27 Texas Senate race, after a narrow loss to Democratic opponent Morgan LaMantia.

The Texas power grid approaches its second winter since the 2021 blackouts caused by a rare winter storm.

The Texas Legislature convenes in January and faces decisions on how much of a record surplus to spend, how much to set aside, and what to spend it on.

Texas contended that illegal crossings cost the state money and the federal government is bound to enforce immigration law.

Touting the campaign slogan “Fix Houston,” Whitmire discussed Houston’s rising crime, fraying infrastructure, and need for transparency.