Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, testified that poor coordination between state and local officials hampered flood response efforts during the deadly July 4 flash floods.
Gov. Greg Abbott now supports banning intoxicating hemp products, reversing his earlier stance on regulating THC like alcohol.
Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly supports banning intoxicating hemp products, reversing his earlier stance on regulating THC like alcohol.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico inches closer to a potential U.S. Senate run, registering a campaign domain and receiving encouragement from Joe Rogan.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico registered "TalaricoForSenate.com," hinting at a potential 2026 U.S. Senate run while facing pressure from Democrats and encouragement from Joe Rogan.
Texas lawmakers are revisiting a bill that aims to regulate hemp-derived consumable products, including THC. Here's what you need to know.
Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.
Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in Austin, Houston, and Arlington, sparking a partisan battle as Democrats push for flood relief to take priority.
Margaret Gómez, Travis County’s longest-serving commissioner and the first Mexican-American woman elected to the role, announced she will retire next year after more than five decades of public service.
About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging lawmakers to put more focus on flood relief over political issues like redistricting and abortion restrictions.
About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to demand that Abbott prioritize floods over hot-button issues during special session.
The messy and overtly political process of redrawing Texas congressional boundaries begins Monday in the Legislature.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin will meet with Texas Democratic leaders to strategize against GOP-led redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
After House Democrat broke quorum in 2021, Republicans added strict new penalties for future walkouts.
FEMA's rapid response to Texas floods contrasts with growing disaster backlog under Trump, as hurricane season begins and staffing shortages persist.
Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski, who lost the 2022 primary to Rochelle Garza, announced his second run for Texas attorney general, facing state Sen. Nathan Johnson in the Democratic primary.
New study ranks state policies as states increasingly define who has access to contraception and who does not.
The Peachtree Trust in West Lake Hills gave Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign one of the four $1M checks he received in June.
A South Texas Republican filed “Bracero 2.0” — a plan named after a 1940s temporary labor program — as the Trump administration intensifies deportation efforts targeting undocumented farmworkers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.
