Texas Tribune

The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.

Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments.

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances.

A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him.

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.

New rules from state health officials ban smokeable intoxicating hemp products, including pre-rolled joints and hemp flower.

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.

Starting April 1, Texans will no longer be allowed to use food stamps to buy sweetened beverages and candy.

The day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.

The application period, set to close Tuesday night, must now remain open until March 31, according to an attorney representing Islamic schools.