Next Tuesday we'll know which of the five HD 47 candidates will move onto a runoff election on May 26th or face incumbent Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) outright in November.
The double homicides at Texas A&M Commerce earlier this month carried out by Jacques Dshawn Smith have resulted in greater scrutiny over progressive bail policies in Dallas County.
Judge Lina Hidalgo (D) pushed through the proposal on Tuesday at the Harris County Commissioners Court resulting in a scathing response from the Texas Freedom Caucus.
Two additional evacuees quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base have tested positive for the coronavirus, as concerns over the virus draw attention from Sen. Cruz and the Trump administration.
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two pro-choice activist organizations in Texas against seven cities that have declared themselves "sanctuary cities for the unborn."
Two bills introduced by Republicans — one targeting infanticide and one limiting abortion after 20 weeks — were rejected by the U.S. Senate, failing to receive the 60 votes needed.
Trinity University's student government denied a request to bring Elisha Krauss to campus, claiming the speaker's message would not align with "honoring the dignity and worth of every person."
The federal pre-K and child care program currently serves about 940 kids in Dallas County. However, multiple studies have questioned the program's impact amid recent reports of fraud.
In early February, the Senate Business and Finance Committee convened to discuss interim charges on energy tasked by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.
The Vermont socialist handily won the Nevada Democratic caucuses on Saturday. With 60 percent of precincts reporting, Sanders has taken in 46 percent of the vote.
This week — potential Senate District 14 candidates, committee assignments for the Texas House's newly minted members, and Bernie Sanders rallies in Texas.
The Department of Defense approved the transfer of $3.8 billion from U.S. Navy and Air Force programs to be used for border wall construction instead.
On the first day of early voting, onsite poll workers in Harris County did not have updated voter registration information and some registered voters were left out of the available database.
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
Incumbent Harris County D.A. Kim Ogg is facing challengers from all sides amid rising concerns over crime. Audia Jones, a challenger to Ogg, is pushing to eliminate cash bail for many felons.
Three bridges in Fort Worth associated with the beleaguered Panther Island project have had their completion dates set. For now, the bridges will cross dry land.
Early voting begins in Texas today, kicking off what is expected to be a critical election cycle for the Lone Star State. Here's what you need to know.
The total number of counties in Texas to pass pro-Second Amendment resolutions is now at least 64.
Months after approving a controversial sex education curriculum, new documents released by Texas Values show that Austin ISD violated copyright law in using the curriculum without approval from a Canadian abortion provider.
The State of Texas and City of Austin have clashed over recent policy disputes and the latest is the city's new lax marijuana enforcement change.
