Civil SocietyStatewide NewsFrom Whitetail Deer to Sandhill Crane, Fall Hunting Season Opens in Texas
Matt StringerNovember 7, 2022
With hunting season open across the State of Texas, here are a few of the highlights hunters need to know.
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Elections 2022Local NewsState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsHere Are Eight Things in Texas to Watch on Election Day
Brad JohnsonNovember 7, 2022
Republicans are galvanized to build upon their current stature in Texas politics as the economy brings down the president's approval ratings.
88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Files for Texas House Speaker in First Challenge to Incumbent Dade Phelan
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2022
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
Civil SocietyEducationElections 2022GunsImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsBeto O’Rourke Looks to Outrun Economy, Border in Underdog Shot for Governor
Brad JohnsonNovember 3, 2022
Texas Democrats' great hope finds himself behind the eight ball in the home stretch of the 2022 midterm campaign.
Civil SocietyEducationElections 2022Immigration & BorderStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingBetween Three Years of Chaos and Impending Policy Fight, Gov. Abbott Seeks Third Term
Brad JohnsonNovember 2, 2022
The State of Texas' top executive has weathered three years of calamity and controversy as he sits in pole position for a third term.
FederalHealthcareStatewide NewsPaxton Joins Multi-State Opposition Against Adding COVID-19 Vaccine to Child Immunization Schedule
Matt StringerOctober 28, 2022
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is joining 14 other states to push back against a federal recommendation to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the child immunization schedule.
Elections 2022JudicialStatewide NewsFifth Circuit Tosses Challenge to Texas Election Law Preventing Voter Registrations at PO Boxes
Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2022
The ruling didn't broach the merits of the case, but found that the plaintiffs lacked the necessary prerequisites to challenge the law.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsTexas Voter Registration Increased 12% From 2018 With Initial Early Voting Turnout Behind 2020 Levels
Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2022
After rainstorms across the state on Monday, early voting turnout is lower more than it already would be compared with 2020.
Elections 2022Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingComptroller Glenn Hegar Seeks Final Term Amidst Inflation-Driven Record Tax Collections, Potential Recession
Brad JohnsonOctober 26, 2022
During his time as comptroller, the responsibilities Glenn Hegar shoulders has grown beyond just tax collections and budget forecasting.
Elections 2022Local NewsState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsHere Are the Top 10 Midterm Races to Watch in Texas
Brad JohnsonOctober 26, 2022
Headlined by the gubernatorial campaign, below are 10 races in Texas to watch closely going into November.
Elections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsTexans Begin Voting Early in First General Election Since Enactment of Ballot Fraud Prevention Law
Hayden SparksOctober 24, 2022
This is the first general election since the enactment of the Republican-backed Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021.
Civil SocietyJudicialStatewide NewsTexas Attorney General Paxton Sues Google, Alleging Illegal Collection of Biometric Data
Matt StringerOctober 20, 2022
This is one of several lawsuits Texas has filed against big tech companies, and the second Paxton has filed against Google this year.