Politics

Texas Rep. Requests More Time for Electrical Line Project

Spiller seeks extension for route selection of proposed 250-mile power line through multiple counties

Huffines Vows to Maintain Texas Voucher Program After Comptroller Win

The conservative firebrand praised the current handling of the program, including the ongoing block on Islamic schools.

Rep. Mace Pushes Vote to Reveal Congressional Sexual Harassment Cases

Lawmaker seeks to force release of reports on alleged misconduct by fellow GOP Rep. Gonzales

Wichita Falls Approves $50M in City Projects

City to take on debt to fund police HQ, park upgrades, and more

Former Odessa Mayor David Turner Dies

Texas Rangers assisting in death investigation, no foul play suspected

San Antonio Officials Explore Zoning Changes to Limit Detention Centers

City Council directs staff to research policies to prevent or regulate federal immigration detention facilities.

Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean Tariff Refunds for Businesses

Rep. Sessions calls for Congress to be involved in how refunds are handled.

Texas AG Demands Austin ISD Stop Allowing Male in Female Restroom

Attorney General launches investigation into Austin High School over alleged violation of state privacy law

Government Alleges Protest of ICE Facility Was Left-Wing Terrorist Plot

First-ever trial against alleged 'antifa cell' in Texas could set precedent for cracking down on administration critics.

Texas Democrats Eye Senate Upset as Talarico Leads GOP Rivals

Moderate Democrat James Talarico polling ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn in key Senate race

Texas Republicans Call for Immigration Freeze After Austin Shooting

GOP lawmakers demand Congress halt immigration programs in wake of deadly bar attack

At Least 12 Texas Members of Congress Won't Return Next Year

Redistricting and retirements reshape the state's congressional delegation

Celebrated Mariachi Students Separated in Texas ICE Detention

Two brothers who performed on Capitol Hill now face deportation after being detained by ICE in South Texas.

Religious Leaders Seek Access to ICE Detention Centers During Lent and Ramadan

The long-standing practice of religious leaders providing spiritual support to detained migrants has become much more controversial and consequential as the Biden administration faces pressure on immigration policies.

Disturbing Conditions Reported at ICE's Largest Detention Camp

911 calls and interviews reveal medical neglect, overcrowding, and emotional distress at Camp East Montana facility