GOP rift grows over Cornyn’s Senate seat as Trump pressured to take sides
Republicans are growing anxious about an emerging Texas primary engulfing one of their longest-serving senators, fearful that ...
New Texas Democratic Party Chairman says state Democrats want their elected officials to fight for them, make life easier
Aside from losses at the national level, Democrats lost another chance last year to win a statewide race in Texas. U.S. Representative Colin Allred, D-Dallas, gave up his seat and ran for U.S. Senate ...
Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK’d in Senate
The Senate adopted a fiscal 2025 budget blueprint early Saturday along party lines after a debate that began the night before ...
Everything's an 'emergency': How Trump's executive order record pace is testing the courts
Trump has set a record with executive orders but also faces unprecedented court rulings blocking policies in scores of ...
You Have the Right to an Attorney. But in Texas, Don’t Count on It.
San Jacinto County prosecuted nearly 300 misdemeanor cases in 2023. In this poor region, nestled in the piney woods of East ...
Texas senators debate overhauling impeachment process after AG Paxton’s pricey trial
The Senate acquitted Paxton after a two-week trial. Paul pleaded guilty in January to one count of making a false statement ...
Texas Republicans Vote to Let Indicted Cop Join Police Watchdog Agency
Texas Senate Republicans and one Democrat approved the nomination of a formerly indicted Austin officer to a watchdog agency.
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Austin police officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate
One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement ...
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Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups
Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting ...
Texas House committee sends ‘consequential’ education legislation to House floor
While these bills will determine how billions of state dollars are spent, Texans across the state will have to show up ...
Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General ...