Ted Cruz on Greece vacation as Texas floods hit, returns after criticism
The Texas senator was seen touring the Parthenon in Athens. His staff said the senator booked the earliest flight back to Texas when he learned of the disaster.
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Texas: Undocumented immigrants make up 2% of hospital visits in 3 months
Texas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80,000 times in three months. That’s 2% of all visits.
Texas Ranks Among 10 Least Patriotic States in 2025, Study Finds
Ahead of the Fourth of July, a study reveals the most and least patriotic states in 2025. See why Texas was named among the least patriotic.
Which bills didn't become law in Texas? From sex toys to pet sales, these remain in limbo
The 89th Texas Legislature adjourned earlier this month after weighing thousands of bills — but not all of them made it to the governor’s desk.
Second lawsuit filed over Texas' Ten Commandments law
Parents in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas file a lawsuit over Texas' Ten Commandments law. It is the second Texas lawsuit filed.
Interfaith Parents Sue Texas Schools Over Ten Commandments Law
Interfaith parents and religious leaders are suing Texas school districts to block a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public classrooms, calling it unconstitutional.
Trump Officials Push for Reduced Oversight in Texas Highway Expansions
The Trump administration seeks to grant Texas more authority and reduce transparency in highway expansions, including less public oversight and relaxed environmental compliance requirements.
Trump's Tax Bill Favors Wealthy Texans with Major Breaks
Wealthy Texans would benefit heavily from President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," getting new tax breaks of little use to the middle class.
Wealthy Texans Gain Most from Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Wealthy Texans would benefit heavily from President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," getting new tax breaks of little use to the middle class.
Democrat Colin Allred Announces U.S. Senate Run Against John Cornyn
Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat and civil rights attorney, is running for a seat held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. He lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.
Texas Lawmakers Fail to Scrap STAAR Test Despite Widespread Agreement
State lawmakers agreed on doing away with the STAAR test in favor of three new ones spread through the school year but reached an impasse over who should design and oversee the new assessments.
Abbott Vetoes Bill to Increase Oversight of Migrant Child Detention Centers
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have increased oversight of migrant child detention centers, citing Trump-era policies and a decline in unaccompanied minors.
Texas Lawmakers Pave Way for Housing Boom with New Legislation
Texas lawmakers passed laws to reduce housing costs by allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and limiting neighbors' ability to block new housing developments.
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law, Keeping Pornhub Blocked
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Texas' age-verification law for pornography websites, keeping Pornhub blocked in the state.
Texas’ age verification law for porn upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
Pornhub disabled its website in Texas in response to the law, which requires adult websites to verify users’ ages.
Potential Democratic rivals to join forces for San Antonio rally
Beto O'Rourke, Joaquin Castro and Jame Talarico have all talked about running for the Senate next year, but on Friday will share a stage together.
Texas families, faith leaders file lawsuit against the Ten Commandments in public schools
The lawsuit requiring the Ten Commandments in Texas schools calls the new law "a threat to the soul of both our democracy and our faith."
New Texas Consent Law, the Summer Willis Act, Takes Effect Fall 2025
The Summer Willis Act amends the Texas Penal Code to provide a clear and more comprehensive definition of consent.
Cruz Seeks to Block State AI Regulations with Federal Fund Restriction
Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing to block Texas and other states from regulating AI, tying a $500 million federal fund to a 10-year ban on state AI laws.
Cruz Seeks to Block State AI Regulations with Federal Fund Restrictions
Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing to block Texas and other states from regulating AI, tying access to a $500 million federal fund to a 10-year freeze on state AI laws.