This week — 18 Texas legislators members oppose appointing Democratic chairs, an El Paso representative tempers calls for district attorney appointment, and a committee considers changes to the House Rules.

Citing other professional projects, Hinojosa told local media that now is not a good time to mount a challenge to Mayor Eric Johnson.

Given a recent decision by the Fifth Circuit, Fort Worth is leaving its zoning ordinance as is and not expanding the allowed location of short-term rentals.

Citing 19 alleged violations of election code, a Republican candidate who lost by 0.26 percent is seeking a new election in Harris County.

The directive comes alongside similar ones from South Dakota and Maryland.

The city will prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for explicit materials targeted to children and start moving those materials to the library's adult section.

Support to codify a ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in state law is growing, with Gov. Abbott once again signaling his support for the legislation.

Elected officials have also criticized Christina Mitchell Busbee for her handling of benefits for those impacted by the May 24 massacre.

After handing the task of redesign off to the Public Utility Commission in 2021, legislators now pine for a say in the decision to tweak the ERCOT market.

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.