Texas Families to Soon Apply for Private School Voucher Program
Texas' new education savings account program will let students use public dollars for private school tuition.
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City manager's proposed Austin budget excludes a tax-rate election, mayor considers options
Austin's city manager on Friday released his proposed budget for next year. Questions still loom over whether city leaders will call a special tax election.
Trump Pledges Full Funding for Texas Flood Recovery, Criticizes Democrats
President Donald Trump visited flood-ravaged Central Texas, pledging full federal recovery funding while criticizing Democrats and reporters questioning the disaster response.
Trump's Cost-Cutting Policies Delayed FEMA's Texas Flood Response, Officials Say
Some FEMA officials claim President Trump's cost-cutting policies are to blame for the delayed response to the disastrous Texas floods.
Watch live: President Trump visits Kerrville on Friday, a week after deadly Texas floods
While it's not certain that Trump will give a speech, he's scheduled to appear in Kerrville, Texas on Friday.
President Trump to visit Texas amid Kerrville flooding disaster
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will visit Kerrville on Friday, one week after Central Texas floods killed over 100 people.
Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from Texas AG Ken Paxton
State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing "recent discoveries" and "biblical grounds," as he runs for U.S. Senate.
Lakeway City Council fills seats on 3 panels
The Lakeway City Council has appointed a total of 17 people to its Board of Ethics, Board of Adjustment and the Heritage Committee.
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.
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.