Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune
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Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder鈥檚 rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024. -
Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder鈥檚 rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024. -
Roberson, convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, will continue to push for a new trial. He has maintained his innocence. -
The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary. -
Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas鈥� hemp industry. -
Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas. -
A court hearing on Wednesday will determine whether to proceed with Paxton鈥檚 request. -
Allred is the first major Democrat to announce his candidacy for the seat currently held by Cornyn, but several others have indicated their interest, including Beto O鈥橰ourke, a former El Paso congressman and statewide campaign veteran; U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a longtime San Antonio legislator; and state Rep. James Talarico, a four-term lawmaker from Austin who is seen as a rising star in the party. -
The case involves a 2023 state law requiring adult websites to verify users鈥� ages, but the ruling is expected to have broader implications for free speech law. -
Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family. -
Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups. -
The House advanced a measure that would ask voters to amend the state Constitution to tighten the state鈥檚 bail laws, setting up a major policy win for Gov. Greg Abbott.
