Texas House Approves Sweeping Limits on Local Regulations in GOP’s Latest Jab at Blue...
In a major escalation of Republicans’ efforts to weaken the state’s bluer cities and counties, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are advancing a pair...
Medication Abortion Restrictions Could Worsen Delays for Texans at Out-of-state Clinics
For more than a year, abortion clinics in New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado have been flooded with Texans seeking care that’s largely outlawed in...
After Years of Little Progress, Texas Gun Control and Safety Advocates See Some Small...
As someone who wants firearms better secured in a state that’s long balked at additional gun regulations, Leesa Ross expected opposition to some proposed...
Tarrant County’s Lauded Elections Chief Resigns, Citing Differences With New County Executive
A North Texas elections official who was lauded by top state officials — and his critics — as one of the best administrators in...
West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler Faces No-confidence Vote From Faculty After Canceling...
West Texas A&M University faculty leaders have called for a vote of no confidence this week to condemn President Walter Wendler less than a...
Senator’s Bill Would Fine Texans for Multiple Environmental Complaints That Don’t Lead to Enforcement
GUNTER — From the big glass windows in her dining room, Linda Hunter has seen her view transformed from grand, green pastures to a...
The Eyes of LGTBQ Texans Are Upon Dade Phelan and the House
The Texas Senate has wasted little time this year passing every bill focused on LGBTQ Texans that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritized. In fact,...
Texas Republicans Have Filed Dozens of Bills Affecting LGBTQ People. Here’s What They’d Do.
Texas lawmakers this year are considering several bills that could bring major changes to the lives of gay and transgender Texans. Republicans have filed...
Texas Senate Approves $15 Million Bill to Expand Local Mental Health Treatment Options for...
The Texas Senate passed a bill Thursday that would create a $15 million “Innovation Grant” program designed to expand access to mental health services...
With Tweet About a Pardon, Gov. Greg Abbott Injects Politics Into Texas’ Criminal Justice...
During his eight years in office, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has had countless pardon requests land on his desk. Almost always he waves them...
