Texas Politics

HB 186 missed a key procedural deadline Wednesday night, halting one of the nation’s most aggressive social media restrictions for minors.

Senate Bill 22 would increase incentives funding, loosen some application requirements and create a sense of security with its 10-year runway.

The bill would also mandate a review of the Texas Lottery, which could lead to the abolishment of the lottery itself.

Senate Bill 11 would allow trustee boards of public school districts and governing bodies of charter schools to approve voluntary school prayer meetings and Bible readings. Opponents argue it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Dallas County chose a new vendor because the previous one was decertified for use in Texas following software glitches during the November voter check-in process.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has his eyes on Washington. On Tuesday, he announced that he will challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn in 2026. Cornyn has represented Texas in Congress for more than two decades. Here's a primer on what we know about the faceoff so far.

Mayor Gerard Hudspeth is serving his third and final term in office. But the end of his municipal run is on the horizon. He is expected to leave office in May 2026.

Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Crystal Gayden said Tuesday that her party is strategically restructuring, although she declined to share details on what that restructuring looks like.

Scudder takes over after a difficult 2024 election for the party.

She served on the Texas Railroad Commission, and was the first woman elected Austin mayor.

Maria Margarita Rojas, known as “Dr. Maria,” faces hundreds of thousands in fines if she is convicted.

The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how to invest billions of dollars to resolve.