Texas lawmakers hold first public hearing on Hill Country flood response
Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and representatives from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are expected to testify.
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Greg Abbott Backs THC Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Gov. Greg Abbott now supports banning intoxicating hemp products, reversing his earlier stance on regulating THC like alcohol.
Greg Abbott Backs THC Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly supports banning intoxicating hemp products, reversing his earlier stance on regulating THC like alcohol.
Talarico Moves Closer to U.S. Senate Bid as Rogan Backs Him
Texas state Rep. James Talarico inches closer to a potential U.S. Senate run, registering a campaign domain and receiving encouragement from Joe Rogan.
Talarico Hints at Possible 2026 U.S. Senate Run
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.
Is THC Legal in Texas? 2025 Guide to Hemp, CBD, and Marijuana Laws Amid Special Session
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GOP Targets Key Democratic Seats in Texas Redistricting Push
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 GOP Sets Redistricting Hearings Amid Partisan Clash
Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in Austin, Houston, and Arlington, sparking a partisan battle as Democrats push for flood relief to take priority.
Longest-serving Travis County Commissioner, Margaret Gómez, to retire at end of term
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.
Protesters Demand Texas Special Session Prioritize Flood Relief Over Political Agendas
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.
Protesters demand Gov. Abbott focus more on flood relief in special session
About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to demand that Abbott prioritize floods over hot-button issues during special session.
When power picks the people: How redistricting in Texas works
The messy and overtly political process of redrawing Texas congressional boundaries begins Monday in the Legislature.
DNC Chair to Discuss Redistricting Strategy with Texas Democrats
DNC Chairman Ken Martin will meet with Texas Democratic leaders to strategize against GOP-led redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats
After House Democrat broke quorum in 2021, Republicans added strict new penalties for future walkouts.
FEMA's Texas Response 'the Exception' as Backlog Grows Under Trump
FEMA's rapid response to Texas floods contrasts with growing disaster backlog under Trump, as hurricane season begins and staffing shortages persist.
Joe Jaworski Announces Second Run for Texas Attorney General
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.
Is birth control accessible in Texas? New study ranks state policies
New study ranks state policies as states increasingly define who has access to contraception and who does not.
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia behind $1M trust donation to Greg Abbott
The Peachtree Trust in West Lake Hills gave Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign one of the four $1M checks he received in June.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes 'Bracero 2.0' to Address Farm Labor Shortages
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.
Greg Abbott logs $20M campaign haul after school voucher win
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.