Hegar currently leads in fundraising and polls in the Senate Democratic primary race to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Following a slew of Texas GOP retirements from Congress, several open seats in solid Republican districts have taken shape.
Although the resolution requested by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to support so-called "universal background checks" was not placed on the agenda this week, it could be brought up at a later meeting.
In a 4-1 decision, the East Texas county voted to become a "Second Amendment sanctuary" and not enforce any new gun laws found to violate the U.S. and Texas constitutions.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new sex education curriculum for elementary and middle school kids that has parents concerned.
After neighboring Hood County became a "Second Amendment sanctuary," the Parker County Commissioners' Court unanimously adopted a similar resolution to oppose unconstitutional firearm restrictions.
Since June, the Pardo family has been fighting for their son Drake to return home from CPS. Now it's going to happen.
Judge Kim Cooks has ruled that the father and mother of 7-year-old James Younger will remain in joint managing conservatorship and both have a say in his medical treatment.
A jury decided to give sole managing conservatorship of seven-year-old James Younger to his mother, who contends he is transgender.
A Dallas jury will determine whether or not seven-year-old boy James Younger is raised as a girl or as his biological sex in a potentially monumental court case.
The ruling in the Northern District of Texas would prevent doctors from being forced--under threat of federal penalty--to perform gender-transition surgery.
A parental rights case this week will involve a Dallas jury and court determining whether a 7-year-old boy is raised as a girl or as his biological sex.
Jaime Masters has been selected by Governor Abbott to lead the Department of Family and Protective Services: a role that has been vacant since May.
Hood County has become the fifth Texas county to pass a resolution promising to not enforce any state or federal gun laws that are seen as unconstitutional.
Campaigns are taking shape as candidates announce new third quarter fundraising numbers before the FEC releases the official reports next week. Here's a look at key Texas races.
In a small victory for the Pardos, Judge Tracy Gray ordered 4-year-old Drake moved from foster care to the home of a family friend while the CPS case remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court.
Since SpaceX decided to expand operations near a small community outside Brownsville, Elon Musk's company could use eminent domain against residents.
If you're visiting or new to Texas, you might wonder what that "Come and Take It" flag is about. Here's the story behind it.
Rep. Mac Thornberry is the sixth Texas Republican to announce his retirement, leaving an open seat in the most Republican district of the country.
Ordinances to prohibit abortion are gaining traction in East Texas as three new towns have become "sanctuary cities for the unborn" in less than two weeks.
