The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy. The remaining Democratic contenders are former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson.

Business owners say DSHS overstepped its authority when it changed the regulations around consumable hemp products. The head of the Texas Hemp Business Council agrees.

The Dallas-based 5th Court of Appeals said it had no jurisdiction to issue orders to the elections administrator in this case.

The movement, which stresses an overt role for a specific evangelical strain of Christianity in government, has been gaining strength nationwide in no small part because of Texas’ influence.

Dallas County Republican Party executive committee members say recently-resigned chair Allen West had no authority to change voting back to a countywide format.

Early voting begins Monday for 46 Dallas County city, school district and proposition elections.

The new poll, conducted on behalf of Texas Public Opinion Research, shows that even an endorsement by President Donald Trump would not help Cornyn enough to close the gap with Paxton.

Cluck, who also worked as a physician and led the push for AT&T Stadium and major city growth, leaves a legacy of reshaping Arlington.

Republican Tarrant County District Judge Chris Wolfe will replace a retired Obama nominee in Waco after the U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination to the bench Tuesday.

Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico.

The 23rd Congressional District is now without a voting representative in Washington after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned Tuesday. The vacancy has national implications for the GOP's hold on power in Congress.

Patrick spoke as chair of President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, which is planning to make federal policy recommendations in May.