Government & Politics

May 9, 2024

Texans have helped fuel New Mexico’s cannabis industry. But here, changes to pot laws seem unlikely

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May 8, 2024

Texas lawmakers propose law to help ranchers who lose unborn calves in natural disasters

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May 7, 2024

New book ranks Rick Perry among Texas’ most notable governors

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May 7, 2024

Analysis: Can South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar overcome scandal once again?

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A "vote here" sign is seen on the floor as the feet of people standing in line to vote are seen off to the side.
May 6, 2024

Here are some highlights from the May 4 local elections across Texas

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May 3, 2024

Laredo Rep. Henry Cuellar indicted for accepting $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan company, Mexican bank

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A residential "for sale" sign outside of a home in the North Loop neighborhood of north Austin during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 3, 2024

New elected seats on tax appraisal boards could reshape homeowners’ bills

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May 3, 2024

Molly Cook, Jarvis Johnson face back-to-back elections to fill Whitmire’s old Senate seat

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May 2, 2024

Dozens of Mexican politicians have been murdered this campaign season

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May 1, 2024

The DEA is reportedly considering reclassifying marijuana on the federal drug schedule

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May 1, 2024

Gov. Abbott orders the Texas Education Agency to ignore updated Title IX guidelines

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May 1, 2024

How Texas voters are feeling about Trump, Biden and more as election draws closer

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May 1, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Texas are calling for universities to divest. Here’s what that means

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May 1, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. races against time to get on the ballot in Texas

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April 26, 2024

Here’s how lawmakers from Texas voted on the Ukraine and Israel aid packages

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April 26, 2024

Hackers target the Muleshoe, Texas water system – not for ransom, but as a test

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April 25, 2024

Biden greenlights possible TikTok ban as part of foreign aid package

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April 24, 2024

Harris County provides model for flood buyouts

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April 24, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court blocks Harris County from sending guaranteed income payments

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April 24, 2024

‘Absentee’ apartment owners, red light runners top Arlington City Council candidates’ platforms

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April 23, 2024

Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care

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April 19, 2024

Early voting starts April 22 for local May races. Here’s what you need to know.

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April 19, 2024

Texas Republicans criticize Mayorkas impeachment dismissal

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April 18, 2024

Paxton sues a progressive media group for its treatment of Elon Musk’s X

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April 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court says Texans can sue state for flood damage

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April 18, 2024

Federal appeals court upholds block on Texas law restricting ‘explicit’ books

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April 17, 2024

Appeals court blocks $100,000-a-day fine against Texas in foster care case

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April 17, 2024

Abortion bans and divorce restrictions can be a dangerous combination for pregnant people

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April 15, 2024

A ‘really special place’: Arlington leaders begin preparing historic cemetery to sell new plots

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April 12, 2024

A group of GOP Texas House members issue ‘Contract for Texas’ for the next speaker

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April 11, 2024

U.S. condemns Ecuador’s raid on Mexican Embassy

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April 10, 2024

Houston’s mayor has said the city ‘is broke.’ What’s behind the budget shortfall?

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April 10, 2024

Campaign finance groups file complaint against Sen. Ted Cruz over podcast ad money

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April 10, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its guaranteed income program

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April 9, 2024

Will civil service protections for Frisco firefighters improve safety – or cost too much?

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April 5, 2024

Texas House committee hears public testimony over Panhandle wildfire

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April 4, 2024

Prison time for Paxton ‘absolutely never’ likely, state prosecutor says

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April 5, 2024

Abbott says pro-Palestinian student groups at Texas colleges are antisemitic. They disagree.

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April 3, 2024

Republicans’ budding interest in Texas’ housing crisis could create strange political bedfellows

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April 3, 2024

The Big Bend does not have enough mental health care for residents. Texas is trying to help.

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April 3, 2024

House Speaker Dade Phelan’s immigration record central in bid to oust him

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April 1, 2024

Texas judge moves late fee case from Fort Worth to D.C., accuses banks of forum shopping

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March 29, 2024

Abbott issues executive order for colleges to revise free speech policies

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March 28, 2024

Houston will likely need tax and fee hikes to pay for firefighters’ contract, city’s financial leaders say

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March 27, 2024

Ken Paxton no longer faces a trial for securities fraud. What does that mean for Texas politics?

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March 27, 2024

Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap

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March 27, 2024

Feeling ‘betrayed’ by Biden, some North Texas Arab Americans consider protest vote in November

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March 22, 2024

Report: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discussing deal to have fraud charges dropped

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March 22, 2024

Tom Oliverson to challenge Dade Phelan for Texas House speakership

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March 22, 2024

The Supreme Court won’t be hearing a lawsuit over West Texas A&M drag show

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March 22, 2024

U.S. Justice Department claims Apple maintains an illegal smartphone monopoly

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March 21, 2024

How big of a role do polls actually play in elections?

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March 21, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton targets Austin’s light-rail plans

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March 20, 2024

Constables serve in a contract policing role in Harris County despite equity concerns

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March 20, 2024

Gonzalez v. Trevino: Castle Hills retaliation case goes before the U.S. Supreme Court

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March 19, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Texas Legislature to rein in investors behind large-scale home purchases

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March 19, 2024

Rightward shift in Rio Grande Valley raising alarm bells for Democrats

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March 18, 2024

‘A foreclosure mill’: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues developers of Colony Ridge

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March 15, 2024

Could Paxton have his sights on Cornyn’s Senate seat in 2026?

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March 15, 2024

Appeals court upholds parental consent for birth control; Texas Medical Board to clarify abortion exceptions

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March 14, 2024

How Texans in Congress voted on the TikTok ban bill

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March 12, 2024

With Democratic primary wins secured, Teare and Jackson Lee look ahead to the general election

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March 12, 2024

Politics took her across the country. The need to recharge brought her home

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March 8, 2024

The state’s largest charter school network has been placed under a conservatorship

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"Vote Aqui" sign hanging at the City Council office of Buda.
March 8, 2024

Typewriter Rodeo: Primary Elections

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March 8, 2024

Biden highlights immigration, reproductive justice in State of the Union speech

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March 6, 2024

Looking ahead after Super Tuesday: ‘It really all comes down to turnout’

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March 6, 2024

The big winner in Tuesday’s primaries? Gov. Greg Abbott and his school voucher push

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March 6, 2024

3 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges fall to Ken Paxton-backed candidates on Super Tuesday

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March 6, 2024

Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton went after their own in the Texas House. It worked.

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March 5, 2024

‘Battle for the soul’: Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to runoff with Trump-backed challenger

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March 5, 2024

Rep. Colin Allred will face Sen. Ted Cruz in November

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March 6, 2024

How several district attorney races played out across Texas

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March 5, 2024

Election results: Biden, Trump win Texas primaries on Super Tuesday

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March 5, 2024

Four things Texans should watch for this Super Tuesday

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A red, white and blue banner outside a building reads "vote here"
February 20, 2024

Texas has open primaries. Here’s what that means and what you need to know before you vote

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March 4, 2024

Supreme Court unanimously rules Donald Trump can remain on Colorado ballot

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March 4, 2024

Dallas County sheriff faces her predecessor in primary election

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March 4, 2024

He’s been targeted by fellow Republicans. Can Stan Lambert survive the primary?

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March 4, 2024

Sheila Jackson Lee, Amanda Edwards likely heading to photo finish in TX-18 Democratic primary

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March 1, 2024

Texas’ senior senator may be eyeing Mitch McConnell’s leadership seat

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February 29, 2024

Trump and Biden both visit the Texas border in the lead-up to Super Tuesday primaries

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February 28, 2024

Exclusive: Ken Paxton impeachment records reveal fights over witness testimony and alleged bullying

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February 27, 2024

Supreme Court considers Texas social media law

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February 26, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Texas and Florida cases about free speech and social media platforms

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February 23, 2024

Dallas is the latest Texas metro without a city manager

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February 23, 2024

They’re conservatives and even lifelong Republicans — is there a place for them in the Texas GOP?

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February 22, 2024

Support for ‘Texit’ is still low — but it’s growing. What’s behind the momentum?

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February 22, 2024

Meet the Democratic frontrunners hoping to unseat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

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February 21, 2024

Trump endorses Texas House primary candidates, deviating from the political norm

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February 21, 2024

Meet the Democratic candidates for Travis County district attorney

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February 21, 2024

Tony Gonzales faces 4 GOP primary challengers for Congressional District 23

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February 19, 2024

2024 primary elections: the GOP and Democratic races to watch in Texas

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February 20, 2024

When it comes to Texas politics, residency for candidates is ‘a state of mind’

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February 20, 2024

Kim Ogg, Sean Teare trade barbs in Democratic primary for Harris County DA

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February 19, 2024

Mexican citizens abroad have until Sunday to register for historic election

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February 16, 2024

Judge rejects attempts to toss indictments against Texas AG Ken Paxton, keeps April trial on course

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February 16, 2024

In a reversal, the Texas GOP passes a resolution to ban antisemites from the party

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February 16, 2024

Meet the Democratic candidates for Hays County sheriff

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February 15, 2024

Texas primary spotlight: An interview with state Sen. Roland Gutierrez

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