Immigration
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas National Guard To Help With Migrant Arrests At The Border
Posted on · In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said "more manpower is needed" at the border.
Health & Science
Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Won’t Impose New Mask Mandate Despite Increasing COVID-19 Cases
Posted on · Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas schoolchildren will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
Politics
Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, A Democrat, Launches Campaign Against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
Posted on · Merritt officially began his Democratic campaign Tuesday with an emphasis on the voting rights battle that caused state House Democrats to leave Texas a day earlier.
Politics
Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi Wins Texas GOP Chair Election
Posted on · The State Republican Executive Committee met Sunday to pick a successor for Allen West, the chairman who resigned last month after a drama-filled tenure and is now running for governor.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Includes Voting Restrictions, Critical Race Theory And Restrictions On Transgender Student Athletes On Special Legislative Session Agenda
Posted on · Abbott also put border security and restoring funding to the Legislative branch after he vetoed it on the special session agenda.
Politics
Former Legislative Leaders From Both Parties Oppose Abbott Veto Of Legislative Funding As State Defends Him
Posted on · In a new court filing, the attorney general's office said the governor properly used his veto power when he nixed funding for the Legislature in response to House Democrats walkout over a Republican priority bill on elections.
Politics
Allen West Announces He Is Running Against Gov. Greg Abbott In Republican Primary
Posted on · The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
2021 Texas Legislature
‘Everything Is On The Table’: Democrats Mull Options For Special Session, Including Another Walkout
Posted on · After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
Politics
State Rep. James White Announces Primary Challenge To Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
Posted on · Miller is running for a third term.
Politics
Eva Guzman, Former Texas Supreme Court Justice, Officially Starts Campaign For Attorney General
Posted on · The Republican made her bid official Monday, touting her experience and integrity. She'll face incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the primary.
Politics
Eva Guzman, Former Texas Supreme Court Justice, Joins GOP Primary Challenge Against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Posted on · Guzman's candidacy adds a new dynamic to the primary that is already unfolding between incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
Politics
Kamala Harris To Host White House Meeting With Texas Democrats Who Blocked Voting Bill
Posted on · The meeting will take place Wednesday, according to Harris' office.
Politics
After 2020 Disappointments, Democrats Look To Prioritize Year-Round Organizing
Posted on · Two former congressional candidates, Julie Oliver and Mike Siegel, are hoping to help Democrats learn the lessons of 2020 with a new group called Ground Game Texas.
Politics
Allen West Resigns As Chair Of Texas Republican Party
Posted on · The move raises speculation that West is preparing to run for a statewide office.
Politics
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Announces Run For Attorney General Against Ken Paxton
Posted on · Bush made his challenge official Wednesday evening during an event at a downtown Austin bar. Former President Donald Trump said last week that he would issue an endorsement in the race "in the not-so-distant future."