Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick show no sign of relinquishing power in Texas
The top of the Texas GOP ticket in 2026 will likely look a lot like it has looked for the past 12 years.
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Newcomer Kendall Scudder to lead Texas Democratic Party
The new chairman of the Texas Democratic Party boast working-class roots and and a strong work ethic heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Cornyn Confirms 2026 Reelection Bid as Paxton Weighs Challenge
Republican John Cornyn, the senior U.S. senator from Texas, says he'll run again in 2026 but is focusing on policy in 2025, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton signals a potential primary challenge.
How Glenn Hegar's departure could affect 2026 Texas elections
A vacancy in a statewide elective office means the governor selects the replacement. And it could set off a scramble across the political landscape.
Texas House: Speaker race in rear view, committees can now get to work
With the Texas House legislative committees filled out, the stage is now set in the lower chamber for legislators to get to the people's business.
Ex-Texas House Speaker Reflects on Tenure and Key Decisions
The five-term lawmaker who dropped his bid for a third term as speaker says he was right to impeach Ken Paxton and not twist arms on school vouchers.
Texas House Republicans Decry Democratic Influence Under New Rules
Texas House Republicans express frustration over new rules granting Democrats significant influence in committees, despite the GOP majority.
Ending birthright citizenship is more complicated than it sounds
The order by President Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.
Texas Democrats Become Kingmakers in Speaker Race
Texas House Democrats played a decisive role in electing Republican Dustin Burrows as speaker, despite GOP leaders' efforts to exclude them from the process.
Texas Legislature: Lone Star State's Unique Governance Explained
From biennial legislative sessions to pauper's wages for lawmakers, Texas is the nation's leading outlier when it comes to self-governance.
Texas speaker race: Will Democrats be the deciders if GOP can't unify?
Democrats have been opposed to state Rep. David Cook's bid to become House speaker. But now he might be offering some incentives to win their support.
What if Texas House can't agree on a speaker before session starts?
The first day of any legislative session is steeped in tradition and heavy on decorum. But that could change if the speaker's race is not settled.